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We use a straw bale over the front-room crawl-space vent, otherwise the floors in there are COLD! We have it blocked with an insulation panel also. ...

Selfishly, I'm so glad we don't have a flock of chickens currently, I'd be even more stressed. I'm slightly worried about the barn cats, but they...

Keep some, and recycle some. I keep boxes for the warranty period for larger $ items that specifically state they have to be in "original...

Ah, I'm in the ground coffee camp. Generally buy beans. Not the cheapest but we do like coffee. I've never met an instant I liked, but I'm sure...

Yeah, that all would really help! We buy fresh(ish) produce, and it adds up. I don't food garden much at all, never found it enjoyable. As soon as...

Well, we're about on target for four adults (broken down by age/sex) for the liberal plan, but that includes a lot of convenience foods, take out,...

- which, apparently, the CDC is no longer allowed to warn people about, or conduct research on. Idiots. Prices overall have not plummeted as...

Figured I should revisit this for frugal inspiration, which I am in dire need of. We're embarking on some home repairs with an actual repair person,...

Ah, but when he was elected, he was NOT of diminished capacity, or at minimum, LESS SO than his opponent. In 2024, we (well, not ME!) elected...

I'm with ya up until the part about learning to discount such language, lol luxury beliefs? boutique policies? That's some funny stuff, lol.

I seem to remember a time not so long ago when the *ahem* conservative element derided liberals of being such lily-livered pansies that they could be...

Oh, frugal-one, I am so sorry you're having to deal with all of that! It's clear that your brother trusted your judgement above all others, and you...

Declining physical and mental health coverups are not anything new at the presidential level, so to me, that's a big yawn. Presidents have plenty of...

So sorry to hear, frugal-one! sending all the good vibes I can muster.