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Grocery lists - timely now more than ever

JWhitt — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 04:54:25 -0400

I thought I had remembered this topic from more than a year ago...with gas and food prices soaring, we're trying our best to plan well when it comes to shopping. My husband is a military veteran, and though the base is about an hour away, it still pays to do most of our grocery/essentials shopping at the commissary- as long as we plan it! Otherwise, there are just too many good deals to pass up and all of our savings are wasted. These tips are wonderful and will help to make the big shopping trip less painful.

One thing that has helped is in organizing the coupons better. I invested $1USD on a cheapo 4x6 photo album. Each photo pocket holds coupons for different needs: canned goods, cleaning products, breakfast foods, etc. I use a post-it note on each photo pocket and list the coupon and expiration date. That way I know exactly what I have when making the list and don't let the good coupons expire like I have in the past.

There are just so many good ideas and tips on this site -- i just love it here!
Jenn

Thanks for making this more accessible

3sheetspunched — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 16:25:33 -0400

I had thought of using this system before, but found the huge amount of info on the flylady website overwhelming. Your well-thought out pages and clear instructions have encouraged me to think about trying it again. My sink (oh, it does have a bottom...) and I thank you.

True but ...

reepicheep — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 16:16:20 -0400

Star's response is technically correct that PDF files cannot be edited. However, the original poster (and several others of late) are actualy commenting upon a separate issue entirely, namely the absence/disappearance of the OpenOffice.org template that accompanied the remaining PDF file.

The OOo file disappeared

ygor — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 14:25:25 -0400

There is only a PDF
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"I think the surest sign that there is intelligent life out there in the universe is that none of it has tried to contact us." (Calvin and Hobbes/Bill Waterson)

Same problem with my file

Gina — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 03:52:18 -0400

I downloaded it and also only received a .pdf file, not the OOo file. If it can be emailed, please let me know who to contact to get it.

Thanks,
Gina

PDF's aren't editable

star — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 02:04:03 -0400

Cyndy,
PDF's aren't made to be changed. Usually when they are created, it is so they can't be changed. My office uses them for board reporting and version control of policies. You can obtain software that will let you edit existing PDF's, but I can't speak to the effectiveness of the software.

Star

"Okay, I need to get in the habit of actually using my planner, but it looks really cool!"

Flylady journal

Anonymous — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 20:28:36 -0400

Hi, I opened the PDF and I can't change anything. What am I doing wrong? Before I forget thanks for putting it all together, it looks great!
Cyndy

Images etc

Katrina — Mon, 7 Jul 2008 14:35:29 -0400

It's probably easiest just to print the images separately on the paper, after printing the template. Rather than add them to the template.

If you like pretty planning pages, try using letter-writing stationery. Remaindered stationery and cheap stationery kits from $1 shops make for very pretty planner pages. Although you have to find paper printed without lines

You wouldn't be able to help

Shann-n — Mon, 7 Jul 2008 03:04:31 -0400

You wouldn't be able to help me with how to print this would you?
I can't figure out how to get it to print front in back with the dates?

Thanks

Image

Niki — Thu, 3 Jul 2008 14:42:19 -0400

Great template - Quick question... how do you add image to the xls template? Thanks Niki

Open Office source file

Wendylady — Tue, 1 Jul 2008 17:51:05 -0400

Hi I downloaded it and all i got was the PDF, Wheres the OOo File? I would really love to have it as i use OOo all the time and would make it so much eazyer to edit it to my home. I love how you set this planner up and how well it would work for me.

If your your willing to email it to me I would be so thankful.

I have gmail using the same name as my user name here.

wendy
( wendylady )

Mom Planner

mcar — Thu, 15 May 2008 00:37:30 -0400

I am using a Levenger Circa Leather Foldover Notebook Junior size in the colour Toffee which is on sale right now for the incredible price of $24.95. I love it! I did have to buy a desk punch as well, but I consider it a good investment in future planners. As my needs change, I will still be able to adapt my planner and use my punch for many more years.

Glue stick

jonglass — Wed, 14 May 2008 19:25:49 -0400

I don't know about others, but I use a glue stick to glue my envelopes together.

-Jon

what kind of glue do you

Anonymous — Wed, 14 May 2008 17:33:28 -0400

what kind of glue do you use?

16 yrs old

ihanna — Tue, 13 May 2008 20:15:19 -0400

maybe this is a book for my brother who turnes 16 next week? he likes manga and is choosing schools right now, to get a work education of some sort...

though I've already ordered the last wish by Andrzej Sapkowski for him. I think I need to read that one too, have you read it?

/Hanna

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my creative blog and my homepage ihanna.nu

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