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12-9-19, 9:22pm

Gardnr replied to a thread How Much Do You Spend On Groceries? in Food & Recipes

So far this year we're averaging $550/month. This includes alcohol. Organic produce and meats, wild caught fish, our CSA share, all gardening...

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12-8-19, 3:21pm

Gardnr replied to a thread Peleton Ad in Consumerism & The Media

who cares.................

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12-6-19, 11:56pm

Gardnr replied to a thread What are you reading 2019? in Reviews

Beyond Magenta. I have a transgender great-niece. She is about to turn 15y. I need to educate myself for the first time I see her this coming...

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12-6-19, 1:34pm

Gardnr replied to a thread Florida and rising seas in Environmental Issues

In 2010, 123.3 million people, or 39 percent of the nation's population lived in counties directly on the shoreline. This population is expected to...

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12-5-19, 1:10pm

Gardnr replied to a thread Florida and rising seas in Environmental Issues

It's good to be inland one state with 1 home at 2700f elevation and a 2nd at 5000f. Either way we could be waterfront>8)

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12-5-19, 1:07pm

Gardnr started a thread December Frugals in Frugality, Products & Purchases

DH brined and smoked our small turkey on Saturday. I roasted brussel sprouts and mashed some lovely yukon golds. We repeated that dinner Sunday and I...

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12-4-19, 9:19pm

Gardnr replied to a thread New Hampshire house in Housing

Oh hell NO!

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12-3-19, 6:49pm

Gardnr replied to a thread Are you living the life you wanted when you were a child? in Consumerism & The Media

I too would not give up today's technology. I don't think I had a dream for what adult life would be. I assumed I'd be a married housewife with...

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12-1-19, 6:19pm

Gardnr replied to a thread Thanksgiving - Part 2 in Open Forum

I hear ya! Probably my reason to be in healthcare for 39 years. I decided many many years ago, all of our charitable giving stays right here in...

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11-30-19, 10:09pm

Gardnr replied to a thread Thanksgiving - Part 2 in Open Forum

1st, please don't feel guilty. You've worked hard for your life. 2nd, because your heart wants to help THIS woman, can you offer to drive those...

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11-28-19, 11:38am

Gardnr replied to a thread What are your Thanksgiving plans? in Holidays

Attending a small family gathering at the in-laws. This evening we'll go to my sisters'. My BIL had neck surgery yesterday to relieve pressure on a...

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11-27-19, 9:30am

Gardnr replied to a thread The Commander In Chief in Simple Public Policy

I try not to think about his self-agrandizing takeover of this country because he's "a businessman and knows how to fix it". God help us if he gets...

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11-24-19, 8:36pm

Gardnr replied to a thread November Frugals! in Frugality, Products & Purchases

Dinner from the fridge: aging small flour tortilla, aging slice of deli ham, aging jack cheese, aging avocado and a bit of sour cream! I am STUFFED!

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11-24-19, 12:46pm

Gardnr replied to a thread November Frugals! in Frugality, Products & Purchases

I am making my nephew a twin size quilt for Christmas completely out of my stash. No new fabric will be harmed, ahem, purchased, for this quilt!

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11-23-19, 8:56pm

Gardnr replied to a thread Most meaningful, simple way to celebrate Christmas in Holidays

True story! It is important to count our blessings regularly!;)

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11-21-19, 10:43am

Gardnr replied to a thread November Frugals! in Frugality, Products & Purchases

Like Danna, still eating mostly from the freezer. Monday: lasagna, the last packet. It's made w/my ratatouille so tons of veg in it. Tuesday...

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11-17-19, 11:32pm

Gardnr replied to a thread Vegetable beds and cats in Gardening & Farming

I have no experience with this. Google it? That's what I would have to do.

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11-17-19, 10:15pm

Gardnr replied to a thread Sierra Club: To Have or Not to Have Children in the Age of Climate Change in Family Matters & Relationships

Right? Met a Mormon 1st day of Family Nursing Class. "Do you have kids?" No. "I'm sorry". We don't want kids. "Well, then you are NOT a...

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11-17-19, 9:26pm

Gardnr replied to a thread Sierra Club: To Have or Not to Have Children in the Age of Climate Change in Family Matters & Relationships

Ha! We had no gentle inquiries. We had instructive/directive statements as I have relayed above.

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11-17-19, 8:39pm

Gardnr replied to a thread Sierra Club: To Have or Not to Have Children in the Age of Climate Change in Family Matters & Relationships

I always thought I'd have a bunch of kids like Mom did. When he said that, I decided I really loved and wanted him so career it was for me. I never...

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11-17-19, 7:34pm

Gardnr replied to a thread Sierra Club: To Have or Not to Have Children in the Age of Climate Change in Family Matters & Relationships

When we were dating at 17 (and knew we'd end up married), hubby stated he never wanted children. End of discussion. Didn't matter why-he didn't...

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11-15-19, 11:00pm

Gardnr replied to a thread November Frugals! in Frugality, Products & Purchases

Dinner tonight from the freezer: pulled pork and jasmine rice. Carrots from the partial bag in the fridge-this is the final vestige of fresh...

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11-15-19, 7:33pm

Gardnr replied to a thread When do you let a pet go? in Family Matters & Relationships

. Hugs to you and the brother.

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11-13-19, 9:28pm

Gardnr replied to a thread November Frugals! in Frugality, Products & Purchases

My goal is to empty the bottom freezer this month. The garden harvest and raw meats are outside in our small upright. I have about 18 winter squash...

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11-13-19, 9:23pm

Gardnr replied to a thread Any Travel Planned? in Travel & Home Exchange

We're all so different. We hated the Alaska cruise-dropped a small fortune in excursions to get off the damn boat. We're not gamblers or drinkers...

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11-13-19, 7:41pm

Gardnr replied to a thread November Frugals! in Frugality, Products & Purchases

Dinner from the freezer continues: Tuesday: Ratatouille and cheese tortellini Wed: pulled pork, jasmine rice, and recently roasted acorn squash ...

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11-11-19, 11:37pm

Gardnr replied to a thread November Frugals! in Frugality, Products & Purchases

DH wanted to go to a movie. I've had 4 movie tickets sitting her for a very long time-gifts, I think from my boss. Thank goodness they don't...

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11-10-19, 10:37pm

Gardnr replied to a thread Aren't we sick of homogenized housing yet?? in Consumerism & The Media

The Magnolia influence is HUGE in this country:( We quit watching as we felt like all the homes began to look the same. I will say, they've done...

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11-10-19, 10:35pm

Gardnr replied to a thread An Odd Conundrum in Frugality, Products & Purchases

Another great idea. Our Women's and Childrens' alliance always has a need list on their website!

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11-10-19, 8:49pm

Gardnr replied to a thread An Odd Conundrum in Frugality, Products & Purchases

Nice ideas all. Most giftcards are Amazon. 1 is a local restaurant. 1 is Joann. I have a niece who graduated from A&M with her Masters' Ed and...

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11-10-19, 8:44pm

Gardnr replied to a thread November Frugals! in Frugality, Products & Purchases

Dinner from the freezer: half of a container of cheese tortellini and a package of my Italian spiced garden ratatouille. YUM! Tomorrow: pulled...

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11-10-19, 6:14pm

Gardnr replied to a thread Things your frugal elders told you in Frugality, Products & Purchases

Dad's variation was, "watch every penny, the dollars spend themselves". As a dairy farmer, he had to buy cows, feed, tractor/loader/holding tank and...

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11-10-19, 6:05pm

Gardnr started a thread An Odd Conundrum in Frugality, Products & Purchases

Perhaps not in the general population but here amongst us-likely. I have an accumulated $425 cash and $300 in gift cards that were gifts for my...

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11-10-19, 5:00pm

Gardnr replied to a thread When do you let a pet go? in Family Matters & Relationships

You know your cat best. When the usual happy behavior changes enough to make you worried, that's when you euthanize. Cats don't "aim to please"...

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11-10-19, 4:58pm

Gardnr replied to a thread OK Boomer in Consumerism & The Media

When retired billionaires have surgery and the bill is paid by Medicare resulting in a loss just to breakeven................. Any difference? And...

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