40% more ....hmmmm......of what???
06-02-2011, 04:38 PM
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Originally Posted by GrandmaAva
Yeah - we used to buy coffee by the pound! Now it's about 12 to 14 ounces. And yes, it costs more. And can you remember when gas was $1.50 per gallon? Just about everybody can - don't have to be old for that one.
06-02-2011, 05:59 PM
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Originally Posted by NCquilter
I'd like to hear what the company has to say. LOL
06-02-2011, 07:09 PM
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Originally Posted by alwayslearning
The detergent manufacturers always advise you use X amount. You can easily cut that amount by 1/3 to 1/2 and get you clothes just as clean as they should be. Read this somewhere about 2 years ago and have been doing it since then. When I told my husband, he jumped on the bandwagon.
06-02-2011, 07:09 PM
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Originally Posted by moonrise
If they don't stop making the rolls of toilet paper narrower and narrower, I may as well use a roll of ribbon instead! :shock: :evil: ;-)
I think I'm going to see what sort of plant will grow around the PNW that have "soft" foliage. Might just have to resort to really going way back to nature.
Just kidding - for those who might think I'm serious! :lol:
06-02-2011, 07:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Leota
Speaking of more is less and cost more... I use to buy the "brand" name dishwashing detergent = cost $8.... well, I have started rinsing (washing all food off) and switch to store brand that cost $2.50.... I only fill ONE cup and run on NORMAL cycle...
Several advantages
1. Less cost of soap
2. Less use of energy/water
3. My dishes do not have that soap etching on them anymore because of excess soap.... I like my glasses to be clear not cloudy.
Several advantages
1. Less cost of soap
2. Less use of energy/water
3. My dishes do not have that soap etching on them anymore because of excess soap.... I like my glasses to be clear not cloudy.
My mother used to get the inexpensive liquid dish soap and dilute it way down...sometimes as much as 1 - 6....1 part dish detergent, 6 parts water. It still did the job. I find that I do it now.
As for the liquid laundry detergent, I probably use a tablespoon full to a small to medium load. I still get the initial suds and don't need a second rinse as I did when I usued the recommended amount. Just make sure to not over load the washer..which is never a good idea anyway.
06-02-2011, 07:18 PM
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Ok, I agree that things are getting smaller and cost more money and yes, I remember when candy bars were ten cents each and gas was thirty-five cents a gallon. However, I also remember that the minimum wage was ninety-five cents per hour. It's at least partially relative.
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