Tightwad Tidbits

Talk ‘em down. According to the National Taxpayers Union, over half of the assessments are too high. Get started with the Homeowner”s Tax Reduction Kit- free at AHAhome.com. Make sure there are no mistakes on your tax bill–say describing your home with too many bedrooms. List any problems which might lower your [...]

Life isn’t always expensive. Sometimes, in fact, it costs zip. The internet is a trove of freebies. I’d like to share my favorites. Gutenberg.org/catalog–E-books to download & print-FREE HipsterCards.com–Acknowledge All Kinds Of Occasions.—Pandora.com–Plays An Ongoing Stream Of Music Based On Songs You Like. KodakGallery.com or Snapfish.com–Photosharing websites give away 20 [...]

Now that your vegetable garden is drowned from excessive rain, think about your next attempt to get some vegetables growing.
I am restarting tomato plants…maybe the ones previously planted will rise again but??? Newspaper spread on the garden bed covered with organic material like manure or compost and finally topped with hay makes a good [...]

Find a green space where you & the kids can sit quietly. Within 5 minutes, you will see & hear things you hadn’t noticed before.
Take a hike ! The Three Rivers Region boasts a number of trails for all skill levels. Bring along binoculars & a magnifying glass.
Plant something. [...]