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Subject: PICK 3 Sat 15 Dec 2007, 11:09 pm

Answer by ticking your selected choice.
(Multiple choice, but pick top 3 choices only please).
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I chose...use less gas...as that will save BIG and keep me where I belong (home Smile

)... exersise...because I am over weight...and organize at home...that is always a work in progress!

Subject: Re: PICK 3 Sun 16 Dec 2007, 8:40 am

I chose: using all the canvass bags we get free at the various autism conferences we go to, instead of accumulating so many plastic grocery bags!
: finally learn to crochet/knit
:continue to try to organize my tiny little apartment - it gets so cluttered, so fast Shocked

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Subject: Re: PICK 3 Sun 16 Dec 2007, 8:44 am

I chose 'organize'...of course, lol, because no matter how much I clear out there always seems to be more accumulating...I must've been a magpie in a previous life!
I don't know if I could regularly make home cleaning products as I don't use a huge range and what I buy is reasonably priced and works well.
I'd also love to take up a 'new' hobby or learn something new, just need to decide what that might be!
Also want to look into being more energy efficient.
I get plenty of exercise at work so like to laze around with a book if I get any spare time..lol.
I've made efforts with the rest of the list.
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Subject: Re: PICK 3 Sun 16 Dec 2007, 8:47 am

BTW...I've decided to try out a new tactic when organizing...lol.
My plan is to tackle ONE room per MONTH, that way I don't need to rush if I don't have enough time. If I devote my efforts in one place at a time there's less chance of getting distracted in another room. I should get through it all eventually, one drawer or cupboard at a time. The garage will be last on the list!
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I chose "use less gas"....I really CAN afford to walk more...I live in such a tiny town, near everything.
I also chose "simplify, budget"....I've really "fallen off the frugal wagon" and need to catch up to it & climb aboard again!
and...ugh, I forget the other one i ticked, gee, my memory stinks! Rolling Eyes

I already use re-cyclable bags, and make my own cleaners, and I really don't want another hobby(that's not simplifying to me!).
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oh yes, ok, I jumbled one answer into another! Laughing

I ticked "organize, and simplify" and "create and more importantly STICK to a savings plan"!!
I was doing so well, for so long, and my savings plan has been neglected for a while now...New Year's resolution!!! Good Luck

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Subject: Re: PICK 3 Sun 16 Dec 2007, 4:32 pm

I wanted to tick 6 of them, but because I had to choose 3, this is what I chose:

1.) Use less gas (I drive 90 miles a day for work)
2.) Exercise (if we want to try to have kids, I need to get healthy)
3.) Organize the home (Todd tries to keep up with my messes, but is failing. I want to help, but am not very motivated.)

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Subject: Re: PICK 3 Sun 16 Dec 2007, 4:56 pm

using less gas --- My DH and the boys are surveryors and they drive to jobs. we do alot of work in Middle Tennesse , and in and around North Ga.
so we use alot of gas

reusable bags _ I really dislike those bags... they multiple I am sure .

I really plan to declutter . do you know I found a box of stuff I brought in the summer with hat gloves scarfs I brought it out the family helped them selfs.. I found a box of new baby things I gave to DIL .. due 25th of Dec.
I really need to declutter .
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Subject: Re: PICK 3 Sun 16 Dec 2007, 8:19 pm

Haven't you already planned to declutter straight into your new shed? Wink

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Subject: Re: PICK 3 Sun 16 Dec 2007, 8:37 pm

I have 3 of the reusable bags and keep them in my van but I always forget to take them in with me when I shop.

Exercise - I really need to get my body in shape and healthy!

Organize - We have way too much stuff!! I want to simplify everything!
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Subject: Re: PICK 3 Mon 17 Dec 2007, 7:49 am

I also chose...use less gas, exercise and organize.
I do many of the other things well. These 3 I really need and want to work on.
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Subject: Re: PICK 3 Mon 17 Dec 2007, 8:46 am

I chose:

Organize
Use less gas
Exercise

We bought two the the re-usable grocery bags and love them. We can't believe how much they hold. We found out, however, that the self check out lines won't allow you to use them. The computer considers them unscanned store items.

Skin - I like your de-clutter idea of picking a room a month. I'm going to try that, too.

Subject: Re: PICK 3 Mon 17 Dec 2007, 3:21 pm

I chose organization and a new frugal hobby and less gas,,we are cutting back to just one truck as of now and it likes to drink the gas! Its big and comfortable but it comes with a price!