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When Are You Being Too Frugal?

When Are You Being Too Frugal?
I agree with all of your points EXCEPT earning more instead of saving. When one gets to a certain tax bracket the government penalizes you for working extra by taxing you at a very high rate. I have found it isnt worth my time to work more than 12 hrs of OT...

 

Lizard on barbed wire fence post.

Lizard
He is a handsome lizard, looks like he enjoyed his photo shoot!

 

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Keep Seedlings From "Damping Off"
Thanks for the tip, I just started some seeds & have occasional problems with damp off. Also use STERILE soil mix. I use potting soil w/o problems, but some people use equal amounts vermiculite, perlite & potting soil. I stopped using the perlite& vermiculite...

 

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Disposing of Bacon and Cooking Grease
If youre a bird lover mix the bacon grease with a dollop of peanut butter, then mix with enough corn meal to make a dough. The birds absolutely love this suet. Helps get them through the winter.

 

A garden frog birdfeeder sculpture.

Garden Frog Birdfeeder
We feed them here in NC too, but we have to buy squirrel proof feeders!

 

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Plastic Bottle "Birdfeeder"
Im going to try this with a baffle to discourage my ravenous squirrels! Thanks! The seed is expensive enough!

 

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Finish Shampoo with Cold Water Rinse
Wow! Im going to try this, most conditioners make my hair oily and flat.

 

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Pecan Delight Candy Recipe?
I melt candy caramels in a double boiler (Kraft Brand), add chopped pecans & mix in the double boiler. Drop by small spoonfuls onto a wax paper sheet sprayed with Pam.Then melt some almond bark or chocolate chips in the double boiler & dip each caramel/pecan...

 

In Memory of Maggie (Dog)
Dogs like Maggie are such blessings in our lives! Thanks for sharing her story with us!

 

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Cooking for One?
Take your fresh veggies put them on a pretty plate, put your favorite dip in the middle and snack all day on fresh veggies. I leave mine on the counter and graze all day. Keeps me from eating junk & I get my nervous nibbling satisfied. When your veggies dont...

 

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Spay Your Pets To Avoid Pyometra
Absolutely the truth! Our Chihuahua had this. I knew she had an infection somewhere, looked at her urine but it was clear. Pus was coming from somewhere so I figured it was her uterus. Took her to the emergency vet, she did a hysterectomy saved our baby and...

 

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Buying Second Hand Clothing
Another good place is Ebay to buy second hand clothing. Recently, I bought 5 spring dresses for $82 including the S&H. They were name brand designer dresses, lined and very well made.

 

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