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<blockquote data-quote="Star*" data-source="post: 161417" data-attributes="member: 4964"><p>Linda, </p><p> </p><p>This is a FANTASTIC thread. Thank you for starting it. I am going to enjoy reading all the ideas and things everyone is doing to cut back even more. </p><p> </p><p>I have started looking and using Freecycle and Free items on Craigs list or barter services on cragislist. I've been AMAZED at the clutter in my house that has disappeared with Df saying "No one will want that." and then get 20 emails and meet in a neutral place to save gas and make someone else happy. I even got my friend a real basset hound (2) and that in turn got her am much needed divorce. - It was him or the hounds - and the dogs didn't pack a bag. </p><p> </p><p>I am growing a garden this year all naturale with no pesticides and started all from seed - tomatos, beans, and cucumbers. I've been using sugar and vinegar to kill weeds and cutting the lawn on a higher setting to avoid using weed killers that pollute. </p><p> </p><p>We have also started saving and rinsing EVERY plastic bottle, jug, etc in our house and take them ON the way to town - it is ASTONISHING how much plastic we use. We've been breaking down the boxes also and take them to the recycler, and got on line directions for making a food-scrap compost heap. It's my goal in a year to eliminate our sanitation bill. A savings of 175.00</p><p> </p><p>We've done all the things natural to the grass to eliminate the need for mass watering. We've suffered from drought the last few years - so we use barrels to catch rain water, and use that for plants and flowers. </p><p> </p><p>We too have planned meals but cook double - and then freeze. It's really been nice to come home some nights and think I wish I could have peppers and Just go to the freezer without the fuss of blanching and cooking. </p><p> </p><p>I've stopped doing the deposits to the business every day - I go 1x a week - if the boss wants more we find out who is going by the bank that day and get the receipts. I'm the only one not getting a gas card. </p><p> </p><p>I'm having a blast too - reading about making my own cleaning supplies - I have stuff to use up but have bought vinegar in bulk and my home feels and smells cleaner. </p><p> </p><p>WE've also installed a water saver in the commode, and are going to get one for the shower.....since I dont' need to use the shower for a retreat from Dude anymore. </p><p> </p><p>We burn soy candles a lot and I have picked up TONS of candles at yard sales. </p><p></p><p>but the biggest saver so far has been to put the computer on a power bar and all the office equipment on a power bar and turn it off EVERY night. I can NOT believe the savings in my electric bill from turning allthat stuff off and not - nearly 25 a month.!!!! </p><p> </p><p>Thanks again for this awesome post!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Star*, post: 161417, member: 4964"] Linda, This is a FANTASTIC thread. Thank you for starting it. I am going to enjoy reading all the ideas and things everyone is doing to cut back even more. I have started looking and using Freecycle and Free items on Craigs list or barter services on cragislist. I've been AMAZED at the clutter in my house that has disappeared with Df saying "No one will want that." and then get 20 emails and meet in a neutral place to save gas and make someone else happy. I even got my friend a real basset hound (2) and that in turn got her am much needed divorce. - It was him or the hounds - and the dogs didn't pack a bag. I am growing a garden this year all naturale with no pesticides and started all from seed - tomatos, beans, and cucumbers. I've been using sugar and vinegar to kill weeds and cutting the lawn on a higher setting to avoid using weed killers that pollute. We have also started saving and rinsing EVERY plastic bottle, jug, etc in our house and take them ON the way to town - it is ASTONISHING how much plastic we use. We've been breaking down the boxes also and take them to the recycler, and got on line directions for making a food-scrap compost heap. It's my goal in a year to eliminate our sanitation bill. A savings of 175.00 We've done all the things natural to the grass to eliminate the need for mass watering. We've suffered from drought the last few years - so we use barrels to catch rain water, and use that for plants and flowers. We too have planned meals but cook double - and then freeze. It's really been nice to come home some nights and think I wish I could have peppers and Just go to the freezer without the fuss of blanching and cooking. I've stopped doing the deposits to the business every day - I go 1x a week - if the boss wants more we find out who is going by the bank that day and get the receipts. I'm the only one not getting a gas card. I'm having a blast too - reading about making my own cleaning supplies - I have stuff to use up but have bought vinegar in bulk and my home feels and smells cleaner. WE've also installed a water saver in the commode, and are going to get one for the shower.....since I dont' need to use the shower for a retreat from Dude anymore. We burn soy candles a lot and I have picked up TONS of candles at yard sales. but the biggest saver so far has been to put the computer on a power bar and all the office equipment on a power bar and turn it off EVERY night. I can NOT believe the savings in my electric bill from turning allthat stuff off and not - nearly 25 a month.!!!! Thanks again for this awesome post! [/QUOTE]
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