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This is a group for those of us that find ourselves reaching retirement without buckets of cash for high living and limited or non-existant medical coverage. Many of us may have been self employed much of our lives. Most of us will have lived pretty frugally just to get here...and when we spend money, it is for what we know we want. But we have fun and manage to have a good life, too!

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Get Organized November Checklist

____ Nov 1 Daylight Saving Time Ends. If you didn’t already do that before bed last night, move your clocks back one hour. Now is also a good time to change the batteries in your smoke detectors an... read more | posted by HippyGirl52

1 reply - last reply: "____ Nov 6 Clear off the surface and... more" ~ HippyGirl52

I was feeling pretty good...

Then someone sent me this Eddie Haskell, The Beaver and Wally! HOLY CRAP!! Are we REALLY that Old??? | posted by HippyGirl52

1 reply - last reply: "OMG Now I really feel old. My gosh... more" ~ suecitysue

Time for a Game

This is a two-word game. I post a two word phrase like: pumpkin pie and you can replace either word apple pie and the next person does the same...GO! | posted by HippyGirl52

123 replies - last reply: "roasted peanuts (a personal favorite...) " ~ HippyGirl52

Paper Towels

I saw a Consumer Report study on paper towels. They tested Kleenex brand, Kirkland (Costco) and a brand I had not heard of yet, called "Seventh Generation." The Seventh Generation paper towels wo... | posted by sherrie515

7 replies - last reply: "True, public/farmer's markets are... more" ~ sherrie515

Homemade fabric Freshener

I received a note from a member asking if I had any help for homemade fabric freshener - like Fabreeze... Here are some recipes: A nice and inexpensive olfactory treat is to 'scent freshen' cloth... | posted by HippyGirl52

6 replies - last reply: "I always dilute Downy by a half - it... more" ~ HippyGirl52

Good Morning, Squeakers!

I am here for a few seconds and ten I have to get going...I have started a new exercise routine with a neighbor of mine...I walk every morning for about 25 minutes. It helps with getting some end... | posted by HippyGirl52

6 replies - last reply: "When I stopped working, I donated... more" ~ elainejoyce

Many Uses for Coffee Filters.

And did you know all this about coffee filters ... COFFEE FILTERS Coffee filters ..who knew! And you can buy 1,000 at the Dollar Tree for almost nothing. 1. Cover bowls or dishes when cooking i... | posted by suecitysue

1 reply - last reply: "I got an e mail once that gave 100... more" ~ sassysatin

Seven Ways to Improve Your Laundry IQ

Taking care of what you've got is one of the fundamental ways to make things last longer and save money. Nowhere is that more important than in your laundry room. Today, fellow-readers share their ... | posted by sassysatin

3 replies - last reply: "Yeah, I hear ya Hippiemama!!!! " ~ sassysatin

Seven Ways to Clean for Less

SHOWER SPARKLE. The best shower cleaner I have ever used is one-part Dawn dishwashing liquid soap to five-parts white vinegar in a spray bottle. I just leave the mixture in the shower in a spray bo... | posted by sassysatin

4 replies - last reply: "the vinegar works for lime, and is... more" ~ hippiemama

Turkey to Televisions/Walmart

From Turkeys to Televisions, Walmart Announces New Savings on Thanksgiving Meal Favorites and Electronics Retailer Offers $20 Thanksgiving Meal, Brings Back $298 Notebook with 3GB Memory and Introd... | posted by ANGELGIRL10

2 replies - last reply: "It sure is can't pass up a great deal. " ~ ANGELGIRL10

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