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by Zoey
28 Jan 2019, 05:48
Forum: DIY & Recycling Projects
Topic: Scooters
Replies: 5
Views: 9072

Re: Scooters

The scooters look real cool. I've never been on one. :( One holiday I want to hire one and just use it all day to get around!
by Zoey
21 Jan 2019, 06:26
Forum: Frugality and Self-Reliance
Topic: Frugal for what? (feb / life )
Replies: 13
Views: 28175

Re: Frugal for what? (feb / life )

Here's a gift idea for people who want to gift college students a frugal living gift. My nephew who's in college was finding it difficult to cope with his academics and we wanted to help. It was a choice between extra tutoring and getting him a subscription for some homework help. He loved the subsc...
by Zoey
21 Jan 2019, 06:07
Forum: Frugality and Self-Reliance
Topic: Frugal for what? (feb / life )
Replies: 13
Views: 28175

Re: Frugal for what? (feb / life )

Yes value systems are very different nowadays and buying without thought is quite the norm. I see Richard's point - it is sensible. Recently there was a discussion/argument (depending on decibel level!) when the family had gathered. Interestingly a relative in her 70s had a viewpoint that came as a ...
by Zoey
21 Jan 2019, 05:01
Forum: DIY & Recycling Projects
Topic: Any good examples of plastic recycling ?
Replies: 19
Views: 16531

Re: Any good examples of plastic recycling ?

Wonderful ideas here! A friend once tried weaving a basket using recycled plastic. Her first effort was not great, but she did tell me that she got better over time. This might help
by Zoey
21 Jan 2019, 04:53
Forum: Frugality and Self-Reliance
Topic: Winter is coming
Replies: 5
Views: 14007

Re: Winter is coming

Dorrens daughter, I loved your idea of turning sweaters into toys for kids. What a cool way of upcycling sweaters!