tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-69498311462337754002023-11-16T08:25:00.317-08:00The Dainty MuseMichellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11937570165433579267noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6949831146233775400.post-8283858816968118162016-04-13T11:57:00.001-07:002016-04-13T12:06:23.448-07:001st Time Ever Quilting a BABY Blanket! <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">To Quilt or not to Quilt ever again?</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I decide to quilt for my beautiful new niece.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">After reading tons of things and watching YouTube videos. I gave it a shot. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Quilting is not for the beginner sewer. It is for someone with some skill! If you can sew a straight line well, you can do it!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I found out quickly that I needed to purchase some tools, after lines did not match and seams were ripped out. I learned that the grids on my cutting mat, are not perfect. I have one really old mat, and I cannot wait to invest in a new fancy Olfa cutting mat. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.olfa.com/products-mats/">http://www.olfa.com/products-mats/</a></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">I also found I needed a Quilters Ruler & Squares. Olfa makes those to.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.olfa.com/products-rulers/">http://www.olfa.com/products-rulers/</a></span><br />
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<span style="text-decoration: underline;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">It's all about the Tools Baby!</span></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> If your square is square, it should match up right as you pin it.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Speaking of pinning, using the right pins is imperative. Quilters pins to be exact. You can always find them in Notions at the Fabric store.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Luckily cutting was a breeze. I used my Rotary Cutter. Just remember to buy extra blades, they go dull fast when you cut a lot of things at once.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">I also learned that a good Iron and Mary Ellen's Best Press are also helpful.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://maryellenproducts.com/">http://maryellenproducts.com/</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Before you sew, take scraps and test on those 1st. Make sure the tension is correct. Nothing worse than finding skipped stitches, and having the machine jam up on you because of it.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Don't be in a hurry. That is when massive mistakes will happen, that could ruin your project.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">I cannot tell you how much frustration I had just in ripping out seams, due to using that minkie material. Argghhh. I should have read and watch more videos on it. I will use other backings next time! I only have so much patience. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">This is such an easy one to follow!</span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;">The pattern for the quilt is here at:</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://static.fatquartershop.com/media/wysiwyg/pdf/ReceivingBlanket-Pattern.pdf">http://static.fatquartershop.com/media/wysiwyg/pdf/ReceivingBlanket-Pattern.pdf</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The YouTube Video is here at:</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Caution!!! My 6-8 hour quilt took 30 hours due to mistakes and doing what my body allowed. Take your time! Do not push yourself to hard. Enjoy</span><span style="font-size: large;"> the creative process. Start 2 months ahead of time!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Is it perfect? NO! </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Do I love trying new things? YES!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Am I proud of myself for trying this? Hecks Yah!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">So the answer to my question up top is yes, I will quilt again.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;">Note*</span><br />
<span style="font-size: medium;">When buying all those new tools and fabrics, I used COUPONS & SALES for them all. Sewing and Quilting are expensive hobbies. Please do not pay full price ever, for any of it. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Bonus Project</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">I used pre quilted fabric for this little beauty.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11937570165433579267noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6949831146233775400.post-12749087500903419062016-04-13T11:46:00.000-07:002016-04-13T12:02:43.748-07:00Prom on the Cheap for 2 Broke Girls <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> <i>Why do folks put so much emphasis on the Perfect Prom? It's just a dance!</i> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">My girls have no dates this year and do not care. They made arrangements to hang out with their friends at Prom instead. This is not the single most important event in their life. However, that doesn't mean we didn't make the most of what we have!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> I have taught my 3 girls to coupon, watch for sales, and always check the thrift store 1st. I love the one we shop at. We shop, as well as donate to it often. <a href="http://www.arcsvaluevillage.org/">Arc Value Village</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> Life is not about what brand dress you have or the kind of shoes you wear. In fact I have purchased new items there as well as used.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I found some pretty cool items over the years.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Prom Ticket $35.00</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Purchased at Thrift store:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Prom Dress $4.28 (yes, it looks good)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Clutch $6.97</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Shoes (already had them) $0 Extra</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Hair accessories Walgreens on a BOGO 1/2 off </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> $12.10</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Dinner at Home $0 Extra</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Limo Ride(Mom's Taxi) </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">$A Hug</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><u>Grand Total $58.35</u></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Girl 2</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Prom Ticket $35.00</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Dress(From 2 proms ago) $0</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Clutch(Borrowed) $0</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Shoes(Already Had them) $0</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Hair accessories $20.00</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Dinner at Home $0 Extra</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Limo Ride(Mom's Taxi) </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> $A Hug</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><u>Grand Total $55.00</u></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">As you see it does not have to break the bank! Life is expensive enough.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Always check with the Stores Coupon Policy 1st before you go, if you are doing a Large amount of coupons. Print the policy and bring it with so you can refer back to it if necessary.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Check the Expiration Dates</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Their is nothing worse than getting up to the register with an expired coupon. I even go through the coupons at the register 1 last time to make sure I am all good. I always apologize for my mistakes.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Have everything ready to go. You may have to do multiple transactions in order to use all the coupons correctly. Bundle them separately and have your purchases separated as well. Please communicate with the cashier that you have Multiple Transaction please. Can you tell I am a cashier;)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Please let the person who just got in line behind you know that it's gonna be a bit. Tell them "you might want to get in another lane".</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Sometimes they stay because they are curious to see how much money you save. They ask "how do you do that??". It is a great way to meet people. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b> Each Company Has It's Own Rules & Regulations</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> Abide by them please. 1 bad apple can spoil it for us all. If you go in with a bad attitude and are nasty. They can deny you your use of coupons. It is up to the store to decide if they want to take them.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Don't Poke The Bear!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Never, Ever Photocopy Coupons!! </b> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">It is illegal. Punishable by fine and Jail time.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">When you print coupons, each 1 should have it's own unique barcode.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>FOLLOW THE RULES ON THE COUPON! </b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Do not try and scam the system or berate your cashier into taking them.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">If you clip a product and it says only redeemable at Wal-Mart don't take it to Target. Read the Coupon and pay close attention.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Never Buy Coupons!</b> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">It is illegal and voids them. The newspaper is the only exception. Avoid clipping services that are not reputable. I do not care for clipping service, they seem like a creative loop whole. Ask yourselves this "How did they get so many coupons????". Be careful if you decide to dumpster dive for coupons. You can be fined and do jail time if caught. The rules differ state to state, city to city, and county to county. Just don't do it!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Left over coupons or ones that just expired?</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Please read the rules carefully & thank you for your support.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I hope this has helped all of you better understand the Coupon Rules.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Please see the Coupon Series here and on <a href="http://2daintycrafters.com/">2daintycrafters.com</a></span><br />
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Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11937570165433579267noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6949831146233775400.post-45408179315318425222016-04-13T11:43:00.000-07:002016-04-13T12:01:30.471-07:00Coupon Organization <div style="text-align: center;">
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<b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">How to Organize Coupons</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Start by clipping them. </b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b> I know that sounds simple and lame. Some people organize them in sheets and do not clip til they need them. I don't know about you, but I am not cutting in the grocery isle on a Saturday with people bumping into me. I like my fingers and want to keep them.</b></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Organize by Category</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Here is my personal list:</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Beverages</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Cereal</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Breads</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Canned</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Condiments</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Snacks</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Quick Meals</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Gluten Free</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Misc.</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Office/School Supplies</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Dental,Shaving, & Deodorant</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Personal Care</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Paper & Plastic</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Cleaning & Maintenance</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Meat & Poultry</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Veggies & Fruit</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Dairy</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Frozen</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Other Stores you shop at</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Feel free to change it up. Organize the Titles however you want or add some more.</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>I shop dry goods 1st and cold stuff last.</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Get a box of paperclips! Make some room and sort it all out ahead of time. Also organize by oldest to newest. </b></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Choose an Organizer</span></b></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Whether it be a massive 2" binder with different sheets.</b></span></i><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>I have used money display pockets & baseball collection pockets in the past.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b><i>Or t</i></b></span><i><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>he classic small expandable file folder</b></span></i><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>I have used a plastic expandable from Targets Dollar spot. You can buy patterns to sew one yourself or design a paper 1.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b><i>1" small binder with Half slit pockets</i></b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>I use Avery Brand Pockets and Tabs for Sorting. Some of this is Discontinues to the the Scuffle between Martha & Avery;) I have also made paper bound versions of it.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b><br />Whether it be $3 or $25 you will make that back! Make sure you use coupons to buy your supplies! That will be your 1st step to saving some $$$ :)</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Thanks for stopping by!</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Shelley</b></span><br />
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Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11937570165433579267noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6949831146233775400.post-65028523400347686672016-02-17T07:00:00.000-08:002016-02-17T07:28:56.730-08:00Taxes!<b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">Taxes</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>It's almost Tax season. Do you ever question should we do it ourselves or should we hire someone?</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>I myself (Shelley) hire it done every year for the last 20 years. I am with the same person. We love him! I hate being stressed out about even gathering the tax information. Look for someone who has experience and will help you out if you are audited. Make sure they are a CPA . It costs between $100-$300. If they are not a CPA you might as well buy a tax software and enter the data in yourself. </b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b><i>I love using stuff like this.</i></b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b><i>http://www.abowlfulloflemons.net/2014/02/how-to-organize-your-taxes.html</i></b></span><br />
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<i>I have a special treat for you. I have a guest blogger in. Please welcome Jordan Gilmore.</i><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><u>Turbo Tax Review</u></span></b><br />
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Yes. The dreaded season will be upon us in few short months-Taxes
Season. And Turbo Tax is one of the more popular ways to prepare and e-file
Federal and State taxes. Let me start by
stating that I am an amateur user of the product, and am not an Accountant. With that said I have used the product for
several years. Using the same account
each year provides some advantages. It
remembers what income and deductions you had the previous year, and can
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While I won’t say that completing the filing in my
experience<a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="_GoBack"></a> is fast, the amount of time it takes does
depend on how many dependents and deductions and life events you have. One of the reasons that I have returned to
the product several times is not because the amount of time it takes to
complete the filing but because of the thoroughness that is built into it. If you choose to explore every possible type
of income and deduction they are available for you to do so. There are also definitions provided for
nearly every choice you are asked to make as you walk through your tax
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While I’ve almost always chosen the itemized deductions, the
choice to use the standard deduction is available within the program too, and
it will help you determine which benefits you more. Another plus is that the amount you owe or
will be refunded changes with each section completed, so you can see which
items give you a larger deduction as you work, or you can tell if skipping the
trouble of itemizing will bring you the same sized refund. Nothing is set in stone until you submit your
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Can mistakes still be made? Yes. But, I find it’s more relaxing to review and
correct them at home on the couch while reading what portions of the form mean
before hitting send than to wonder why certain numbers were entered by someone
whose office is only open for six months.
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can have a notification within hours (depending on how busy the IRS and your
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b><i><br /></i></b></span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b><i>Thanks for stopping by!</i></b></span><br />
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Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11937570165433579267noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6949831146233775400.post-3459872664454648522016-02-09T13:33:00.000-08:002016-04-13T12:03:27.201-07:00Coupons!<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><i>How to Obtain Coupons </i></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">1st it's pronounced Coupon not Qupon or Kupon. English is our 1st language use it properly. </span></div>
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<b style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif;">Lets start with the easiest. </b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">1. Clipping Newspaper Coupons. Only clip what you need!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Find the Skinny on that here </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.sundaycouponpreview.com/category/sunday-coupon-inserts/">http://www.sundaycouponpreview.com/category/sunday-coupon-inserts/</a> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Print the list or check every week to see if it's worth buying the Newspaper.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Please check the newspaper before you buy it, to make sure people have not stolen the coupon inserts.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">No, I am not kidding! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Coupon abuse and fraud is rampant in the USA.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Here is some helpful info:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><a href="http://couponinformationcenter.com/consumers.html">http://couponinformationcenter.com/consumers.html</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> Make sure you follow the rules on the Coupon please. Do not be mad when the cashier (who is already underpaid) refuses it, due to coupon and store policy. Courtesy & Kindness go a long way.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">If you think you have been wronged. Take it up with Customer Service and the Manager on duty.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">We all make mistakes!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">2. Catalinas are Coupons the store prints out at the register. Make sure you read those instructions carefully.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">When you are signing up for these free sites. Make a junk email account 1st. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">That way your cluttered email box, does not get anymore overwhelming.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">3. Printing coupons online and where to find more coupons. I love sites like:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.coupons.com/">www.coupons.com</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.redplum.com/">www.redplum.com</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.smartsource.com/">www.smartsource.com</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><a href="http://coupons.target.com/">coupons.target.com</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.stockpilingmoms.com/">www.stockpilingmoms.com</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><a href="http://thekrazycouponlady.com/">thekrazycouponlady.com</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><a href="http://mambosprouts.com/">mambosprouts.com</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">4. Store cards, are the most difficult to use for myself. Sometimes sites are down and do not work. You spend an hour picking and loading the digital coupons on the card and bam not there (sigh).</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">So I will be honest I do not care for them that much.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Maybe you will have better luck than I.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">It works great on a smart phone and you can print up a sheet at home if you do not have a smart phone. I have saved almost $600 dollars this year with it in conjunction with the Debit Red Card.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I also stack that with Target Coupons I print at home and Manufacturer Coupons. My biggest savings yet is $122.00 in 1 shopping trip..</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">If you go to <a href="http://thekrazycouponlady.com/">Thekrazycouponlady.com</a> web site. You can read more in depth about Digital couponing.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> I am not a hoarder, a shelf clearer, or an extreme couponer.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I cannot stand it when people buy it cheap and then resell it at MSRP. It is illegal, so don't do it.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I couldn't believe how great this paint and sealer worked. It was so much fun doing this with my friends!</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">In the past few years we have gone through all of our savings for 1 thing or the other. That's what it's for<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">:</span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">u</span>nexpected <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">a</span>uto repairs, <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">m</span>ajor <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">a</span>ppliance replacement, <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">m</span>oving <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">e</span>xpenses.</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">No one <i>needs</i> instant gratification, but we always <i>want</i> it! Try not to live in the moment all the time. That is how so many people end up in such financial hardship. Remember that the credit card should be for emergencies<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> only!! No, <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">the night out isn't a<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">n emergency! :)</span></span></span></span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Coupons stretch your food budget. It is never meant to make money only save.</span></b><br />
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Clean Mama <a href="http://www.cleanmama.net/"> http://www.cleanmama.net/</a><br />
You will find a whole sheet on cleaning with Castile Soap here: <a href="https://docs.google.com/file/d/0BxSAUs-5I7_NaTVzdl9qUWQ2UzQ/edit">Courtesy of Clean Mama</a><br />
I used 2 water bottles and poured 1/4 of the first one out in a cup and set it aside.<br />
I then pulled out my Dr. Bronners Liquid Castile Soap <a href="https://www.drbronner.com/">https://www.drbronner.com/</a> and measured out 6 Tablespoons and poured that in the water bottle.<br />
I then put the cap on and gently shook back and forth the mixture.<br />
Now put the mixture in a re purposed <b>clean</b> foaming soap pump.<br />
Lastly, label on the back of the soap dispenser what it is or you will be kept guessing.<br />
The reason for the extra bottle is not all that mixture fits the soap pump bottle.<br />
So you have it all out, you might as well make those refills now.<br />
Here is the Dilution chart.<br />
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<b>*Please label the bottle as well, that way nothing is a mystery cleaner.</b><br />
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<b><br /></b><b><br /></b><b>Some folks are worried will the smell from the last soap stay around?</b> YES!<br />
Find a 1 gallon bucket that has only been used for green cleaning (if none hit the Dollar Store).<br />
Fill it half way with hot water from the tap.<br />
Then add 1 cup of white vinegar and a squirt of soap.<br />
Swish with hand and load in bottles and pumps.<br />
Set timer for 15 minutes and swish the solution in container around.<br />
Dump out into the bucket and do a smell check. Ahhh nothing!!<br />
If you still smell something, soak for longer.<br />
Then rinse until clean *remember to pump some of that mixture through the pump.*<br />
Follow up with pumping hot water at the end.<br />
I hope this helped you take that 1st step to try a easy, inexpensive way to clean.<br />
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<i>A follow up after 1 year of using this. </i><br />
<i>I have added 1 oz more of Castile for every 8 oz of distilled water. I also have added a small capsule of Vitamin E in the pump as well. It helped tremendously with winter weather, and dry hands. </i><br />
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<b>*These are all TIPS I love to share what works for me with you. I am in no way compensated from any of these companies. I just love their stuff.</b><br />
<b>*Please remember to use caution when not following manufacturer instructions. I cannot be held liable for what you do.</b><br />
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This is a simple tutorial on how to do just that.<br />
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Collect all your scraps and have a place to sort them.<br />
One that has no children or pets knocking into what you just sorted :) Orange cone the area off if you must!<br />
Now you need some time and that will depend on the amount of scraps you have to go through. Mine took quite some time but was well worth it.<br />
You will also need a container to store them, I have several different types of cubes to experiment with.<br />
Lastly purchase Heavy Duty Clear plastic sheet protectors with various dividers, and one 3 ring binder.<br />
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Start by sorting plain paper first. Make a pile for each color then put that color in a clear plastic sleeve. Organize your colors however you like and place them in the bin for easy access.<br />
Next Organize patterned paper by the predominant color.<br />
Sort and put away in clear plastic sleeve.<br />
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<span style="font-size: 16pt; line-height: 24.5333px;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This is such an easy process. Take your time and enjoy making your hand crafted Kefir.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 16pt; line-height: 24.5333px;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Cut a piece of muslin to fit the jar. It must cover around the whole top of the jar, and the top portion of the sides. Place your rubber band snuggly around it. Make sure that the cloth is pulled taught so that no critters can get in.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11937570165433579267noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6949831146233775400.post-67233099494979286962015-05-03T12:36:00.000-07:002015-05-03T12:36:34.552-07:00An Honest Gluten Free Body Care Review May 2015<span style="color: #444444;"><b> Life has been pretty chaotic for the past 2 years. ( *sigh* Military life) I will no longer be able to do some of my other things due to moving states. I will be writing short Gluten Free reviews in addition to my other items as time allows. I cannot wait for July! Things will finally calm down by then.</b></span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444;"><b>I will be doing 2 Symbol Rating System </b></span><b style="color: #444444;">1 being lowest 5 being highest:</b><br />
<span style="color: #444444;"><b>1-5 $'s (is the product worth the value?) </b></span><br />
<span style="color: #444444;"><b>1-5 ^'s (Does it work?). </b></span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444;"><b><u>Today is on Gluten Free Body Care</u></b></span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444;"><b>1. <u>Primal Pit Paste</u></b></span><br />
<span style="color: #444444;"><b>$$$$$ </b></span><b style="color: #444444;">(</b><b style="color: #444444;">10.95-12.95 )</b><span style="color: #444444;"><b> Worth every penny. </b></span><b style="color: #444444;"> It does cost more</b><b style="color: #444444;">, but you get what you pay for! </b><br />
<b style="color: #444444;"> </b><b><span style="color: #444444;">They even have a coupon going on right now. (As of May 3rd, 2015 When you 1st sign up it should pop up on the screen.) They have a really nice referral program using social media.</span></b><br />
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<span style="color: #444444;"><b>^^^^^ It is the 1st natural deodorant that has not worn off in 4 hours for me. I prefer the stick, it is less messy. I am on my 3rd stick of Orange Creamsicle.</b></span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444;"><b>Find my #1 new favorite product @</b></span><b style="color: #444444;"><a href="http://www.primalpitpaste.com/primal-pit-paste-stick">www.primalpitpaste.com/primal-pit-paste-stick</a> </b><br />
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<span style="color: #444444;"><b>2. <u> Giovanni Hair Care 2 Chic Shampoo's & Conditioner's </u></b></span><br />
<b style="color: #444444;">(laurel & laureth Sulfate free)</b><br />
<span style="color: #444444;"><b>$$$$ (8.99 on up) It is hard to find a good shampoo and Conditioner at a good price. The availability in stores is spotty, so the prices in stores seem to be higher.</b></span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444;"><b>^^^^^ It WORKS! I love how manageable our hair is now. The whole family uses their line.</b></span><br />
<span style="color: #444444;"><b>Some days my hair feels so dry and frizzy, so I use Coconut and Blackberry. Other it is just fine, and I use Ultra Sleek with Argan oil. It's good on all types of hair, from curly to straight!</b></span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444;"><b>Find a list of these wonderful products @</b></span><b style="color: #444444;"><a href="http://www.giovannicosmetics.com/">www.giovannicosmetics.com</a></b><br />
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<span style="color: #444444;"><b>3. <u>Kiss My Face Olive Bar Soap</u></b></span><br />
<b style="color: #444444;">$$$$$ (4.99 on up) Good soap just plain costs more. I love how big the bar is.</b><br />
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<span style="color: #444444;"><b>^^^^^ The Olive Oil & Aloe and the Lavender & Olive Oil are my favorite ones. </b></span><br />
<span style="color: #444444;"><b>They works great on dry or combination skin.</b></span><br />
<span style="color: #444444;"><b>They have a lot of body care products to choose from. Happy shopping. </b></span><b style="color: #444444;">FYI they carry sunblock!!</b><br />
<span style="color: #444444;"><b>I have 2 links for you:</b></span><br />
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<b style="color: #444444;"><a href="http://www.kissmyface.com/ingredients">www.kissmyface.com/ingredients </a> (You can see a great guide to their ingredients.)</b><br />
<span style="color: #444444;"><b><a href="http://www.kissmyface.com/">www.kissmyface.com </a> ( You can check out the rest of their great products.)</b></span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444;"><b>4. <u> Four Elements Look, No X Ma Bar Soap & Cream</u></b></span><br />
<span style="color: #444444;"><b>$$$ (5.99 on up) Just plain spendy due to cost of essential oils being over harvested throughout the world and not replaced as they should be. </b></span><b style="color: #444444;">Their farm is responsible!! </b><br />
<span style="color: #444444;"><b>There was just a big price hike on quite a few items. Their product are small, cost more, but work very well on helping clear up skin conditions like eczema.</b></span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444;"><b>^^^^^+ Yep you heard me, exceeded 5</b></span><b><span style="color: #444444;">^! This product delivers, and works within the first 24 hours. </span></b><b><span style="color: #444444;">This company is *MOSA Certified Organic folks. </span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: #444444;">I have had so many people personally thank me for the recommendation of this product. </span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: #444444;">Get that eczema or those dry patches under control.</span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: #444444;">*FYI they have Insect Repellent as well as First Aid Salve.*</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="color: #444444;">Find this unique company @</span></b><b><span style="color: #444444;"><a href="http://www.fourelementsherbals.com/">www.fourelementsherbals.com</a></span></b><br />
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<b><span style="color: #444444;">5. <u>SUKI Transformative Purifying Masque</u></span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: #444444;">$$$$ (48.95 on up) Ouch!! This is a little more than I like to spend. However, it is very well worth it!</span></b><br />
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<span style="color: #444444;"><b>^^^^^ Need to treat a spider bite or a zit? Maybe you want to pamper yourself with a light clay masque? This is the product for you. Adult and Teen approved in this household.</b></span><br />
<span style="color: #444444;"><b>They have some amazing products. I have been using this for 3+ years now.</b></span><br />
<span style="color: #444444;"><b>Check out their amazing pampering line @</b></span><b style="color: #444444;"><a href="http://www.sukiskincare.com/">www.sukiskincare.com</a></b><br />
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<b style="color: #444444;"> And there you have it, folks! These are some of my favorite natural products for skin and hair care. Please check their links for more information!</b><br />
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<b style="color: #444444;">*MOSA is the Midwest Organic Services Association, which certifies organic products. See their page here: <a href="http://mosaorganic.org/">http://mosaorganic.org/</a></b>Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11937570165433579267noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6949831146233775400.post-55265574990359616622014-05-28T12:33:00.001-07:002014-05-28T12:33:48.068-07:00Experimenting with Tiered Herb Gardens<b>My 1st attempt at Tiered Herb Gardens</b><br />
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1. Garden soil. I prefer Miracle Gro brand; make sure you get the soil that is meant for vegetables!<br />
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2. Variously sized pots. What I have here are pots I found in my garage, which I supplemented with some Menard's pots. Largest pot on bottom, smallest at top. :)</div>
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3. I then placed small pots upside down within the larger pots. You'll have to experiment with which ones fit into which containers. I wish I would have pre-drilled holes for more drainage and actually attached all the pots by bolt, nut, and washer. Oh well, this was my experimental batch. So, don't do what I did; pre-drill your drainage holes!<br />
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4. Fill your pots approximately 3/4 full with your soil. This ensures that you won't, hopefully, have "floaters". This photo shows my pot that has Chives on the first layer. Make sure you use one type of plant per layer, otherwise you may have a mess to sort out when it comes to harvest time! I chose only 2 tiers due to non attachment of pots.</div>
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*NOTE* Please check to make sure you plant compatible herbs together.</div>
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This was a very useful site that helped me plant my herb garden successfully.</div>
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Top photo Thyme & Mint. Bottom photo Sage & Basil.<br />
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Next year I will go 3 tiers for sure! I think a bigger more shallow base is what I needed. Due to lack of funding my garden budget was cut in half. So I spent $23.00 in pots, $12.00 for soil, and $40.00 for all the herbs for the whole year. Remember to ask friends and family if they have any old pots they want to get rid of, and check the used stores for other gardening items. One of my favorite thrift type shops for pots is Arc, a non-profit organization. <a href="http://www.arcsvaluevillage.org/">http://www.arcsvaluevillage.org/</a></div>
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Realize, I don't have all the instructions for everything here. Please check the two links I have within the blog for more complete, detailed instructions! Happy gardening!</div>
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<br />Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11937570165433579267noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6949831146233775400.post-29619960882263092862014-04-02T12:12:00.000-07:002014-04-02T12:12:11.385-07:00<b><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The Plumbing Corner.....</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: Verdana;">OK lets talk drain cleaning suggestions. This is called a Zip It. Use this once every 2 months for a clog free kitchen, bathroom, tub and laundry drain.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: Verdana;">Information on this product is available at <a href="http://zipitclean.com/">http://zipitclean.com/</a> but is also available at most home improvement stores for $4 and under.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><span style="color: red;"><i><u>Do not use DRAIN CLEANER EVER</u></i></span>!!! If you or a Licensed Plumber ever have to be under the pipe, and it has a caustic chemical in it, it can cause permanent blindness or a chemical burn if it were to leak out on you. Please wear goggles whenever doing home improvement projects, for obvious reasons. Some hot water, vinegar, and baking soda make a great green drain cleaner. Here is a link to one such recipe: <a href="http://home.howstuffworks.com/home-improvement/plumbing/drain-cleaner3.htm">Homemade Drain Cleaner</a></span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: Verdana;">If that fails get a drain snake that is at least 50-100 feet in length. And when that fails, call a Licensed Plumber!! Be prepared: the average service call starts at $175, and goes up from there.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: Verdana;">Please be advised that if your main is backing up, and you see toilet paper floating near it, you have a serious problem and need a plumber ASAP! If it is late in the evening, or a weekend, there are huge fees involved($500-$700 an hour). If you can wait until morning, or rent a hotel room (which is usually less expensive than an emergency fee!), do so.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: Verdana;">Now for the legal part:</span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana;"><b>All information contained in this blog is tips only. Always speak to a professional first if you have any questions/concerns. Everything shared is my opinion, and should be taken as such. </b></span>Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11937570165433579267noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6949831146233775400.post-85378574657802756482012-07-16T12:08:00.000-07:002012-07-16T12:08:27.003-07:00Saving Money<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Time to save some money.......</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana;">I have been compiling a list of places to visit online to help every one save money.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana;">1st thing you need to do is get out a pen and some paper.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana;">2nd have a free yahoo or google email separate from personal, just for coupons.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana;">3rd is download the Coupon Bar if necessary and register with the different places to gain access to them.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana;">Finally is you printer locked and loaded? You might as well start with a fresh ream of paper and a fair amount of ink.</span><br />
<br /><span style="font-family: Verdana;">These sites have helped me save over $2,000 Last year! No, I am not an extreme couponer... More like a coupon Queen. I do not have stock pile, nor do I clear a whole shelf.</span><br />
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<br /></div>Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11937570165433579267noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6949831146233775400.post-63467760738073142012012-06-10T17:51:00.000-07:002012-06-10T17:51:00.419-07:00Welcome!!!<br />
My dear friend Alyssa helped me pick this name, and I am terrible at picking names.<br />
After I lost all my blogger names, due to whatever reason they decided to take them away. So here I am starting over again.....Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11937570165433579267noreply@blogger.com2