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<blockquote data-quote="flutterbee" data-source="post: 161454"><p>The new fluorescents are great and aren't like the old ones at all. But, they have mercury in them so if you break one you have to do a special clean up and you really shouldn't just toss them in the trash. Imagine in 10 years 100 million mercury light bulbs sitting in landfills. The other problem is most areas don't have recycling places for them, but some stores that sell them have bins where you can drop them off.</p><p></p><p>I pull weeds by hand. I only used pesticide on the monster anthill out by the tree. I am getting ready to switch over to vinegar and baking soda type things for cleaning. You can do anything with baking soda. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big Grin :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" /> It works really well in the litter boxes for odor control. Much better than even the Arm and Hammer litter box products and cheaper. We buy the big box of baking soda and mix it into the litter when we fill the boxes and add some every time we scoop them. Then leave the opened container sitting just behind them to absorb any other odors. Huge difference. Kitty litter is the one thing I won't skimp on. I always buy the same brand and it's one of the more expensive ones, but it works the best and I have a super sensitive sense of smell.</p><p></p><p>I always price compare, buy store brand when I can (some products I just really don't like the store brand) and using coupons. Often the stores will have sales on the items that are also in the coupon section of the paper the same week so you can really save.</p><p></p><p>My son used to come home from school at 3pm and turn both overhead lights on in the kitchen plus the overhead light in the living room. These are all ceiling fans so it's 4 bulbs each. And both of these rooms have huge picture windows in them. You don't need the lights on. I rarely use the overhead light in the living room anyway. I use the small lamp. So, I handed him the electric bill and told him to pay it. He's stopped doing that. Same with water. </p><p></p><p>I've been watering lately around 8:50...just light enough to see. And the birds and one of the bunnies comes out and watch me. They'll gradually get closer until they're about 10 feet from me. It's very peaceful.</p><p></p><p>There was an article recently on msnbc on when to buy organic when you're on a budget and can't afford to buy all of your produce organic. It tells which products you really should make the switch to. I'll see if I can find it.</p><p></p><p>As far as the gas. Well, I have a 16 year old kid. He now has a job and will pay for his own gas. Cause he was killing me with that. I'll also be happy when he gets his own car (if his dad ever comes through) because mine has 90,000+ miles on it and it has to last.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="flutterbee, post: 161454"] The new fluorescents are great and aren't like the old ones at all. But, they have mercury in them so if you break one you have to do a special clean up and you really shouldn't just toss them in the trash. Imagine in 10 years 100 million mercury light bulbs sitting in landfills. The other problem is most areas don't have recycling places for them, but some stores that sell them have bins where you can drop them off. I pull weeds by hand. I only used pesticide on the monster anthill out by the tree. I am getting ready to switch over to vinegar and baking soda type things for cleaning. You can do anything with baking soda. :D It works really well in the litter boxes for odor control. Much better than even the Arm and Hammer litter box products and cheaper. We buy the big box of baking soda and mix it into the litter when we fill the boxes and add some every time we scoop them. Then leave the opened container sitting just behind them to absorb any other odors. Huge difference. Kitty litter is the one thing I won't skimp on. I always buy the same brand and it's one of the more expensive ones, but it works the best and I have a super sensitive sense of smell. I always price compare, buy store brand when I can (some products I just really don't like the store brand) and using coupons. Often the stores will have sales on the items that are also in the coupon section of the paper the same week so you can really save. My son used to come home from school at 3pm and turn both overhead lights on in the kitchen plus the overhead light in the living room. These are all ceiling fans so it's 4 bulbs each. And both of these rooms have huge picture windows in them. You don't need the lights on. I rarely use the overhead light in the living room anyway. I use the small lamp. So, I handed him the electric bill and told him to pay it. He's stopped doing that. Same with water. I've been watering lately around 8:50...just light enough to see. And the birds and one of the bunnies comes out and watch me. They'll gradually get closer until they're about 10 feet from me. It's very peaceful. There was an article recently on msnbc on when to buy organic when you're on a budget and can't afford to buy all of your produce organic. It tells which products you really should make the switch to. I'll see if I can find it. As far as the gas. Well, I have a 16 year old kid. He now has a job and will pay for his own gas. Cause he was killing me with that. I'll also be happy when he gets his own car (if his dad ever comes through) because mine has 90,000+ miles on it and it has to last. [/QUOTE]
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