whitecat commented on The Crappy Economy Means You'd Better Learn To Love Canned Soup

"@HogwartsAlum: So here's what you do: buy some quart Ziploc bags or some of those reusable food storage containers in the single serving size."

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whitecat commented on Buy Or Be Stabbed

"But if we go out and buy stuff, we'll just have more stuff that could be stolen."

whitecat commented on Are Female Diners Second-Class Citizens At Fancy Restaurants?

"I'm a single woman and I eat out by myself frequently."

whitecat commented on PedEgg Works

"A microplane does the same thing."

whitecat commented on 4 Unusual Ways To Save Money

"I second what Snarkysnake said."

whitecat commented on The Subprime Meltdown Will Be Nothing Compared To The Prime Meltdown

"When I bought my house in late 2003, I wasn't working."

whitecat commented on 6 Plants That Will Grow Almost Anywhere

"For something tall and structural to put in back of the flowers, Karl Foerster feather reed grass (Calamagrostis xacutiflora) is wonderful. It grows in sun or shade, tolerates drought, never needs staking, and looks good all year round."

whitecat commented on House Stuck On The Market? Try Cleaning The Windows

"Better than store-bought - use rubbing alcohol and a miracle cloth for streak-free shine."

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