Some Dollar Tree buys,and busts

I don't shop at Dollar Tree much,but here's at least some stiff I've found that are do's,and some definite busts.
Do:
Moisture absorbers:these are fine.
Bar s hot dogs:these are the cheapest hot dogs,and are actually about the same price as Target.
Food storage:decent quality,and does what it's supposed to.
Liter water bottles:at least when they still had the ice mountain brand,it was the same price as Schnucks.
Ketchup:not to terrible of a size for $1.
Pasta salad:pretty much about the same cost as the regular grocery store.
Bagels/bread:not a terrible price for some brand name bread,and the Elie's bagels actually taste pretty good!
Party supplies:duh!

Busts:
Garbage bags:literal garbage.they're SUPER thin,and rip easily(even the tie thing to tie it closed would rip open just getting the bag open to put stuff inside it).
Seasonal stuff:most of the seasonal decor is cheap plastic unless you only plan on using it for that year.
Flip flops:where the toe straps connect to the bottom of the shoes on the sides just gave me blisters within a few minutes.
Most of the food:it's probably fine to get a few things like cereal until you actually go shopping,most of the food is the smaller sizes,and it's mostly unhealthy food(espically in the cooler/freezer doors).

Anyways.....

Anyways,since I've last posted,not a huge ton has happened,but I did get a 2nd job,and started recycling there,and it's starting to spread to other areas.I'm also trying to get a new car.I also recently went to the Lake of the Ozarks which was really fun!

Heyheyhey

So anyway,it's been quite some time since I've posted,but I haven't been doing a huge ton lately,and just trying to figure things out.I've also been collecting cans to help out as well.

Since Then....

Ok,so,it's been FOREVER since I've posted last.Not much has happened,at least the last part of last year.A few major things have been going on lately though.Been doing more surveys at the mall to bring in a little more $.It's not a huge ton right off the bat,but it does help out a lot.Probably going to look into taking an intro to sign language,a self defense course,and a math class to get closer to an associate's degree,and I do plan on doing a bottle cap table as soon as I get a decent amount of bottlecaps.

Lately

I know it's been awhile since I've posted anything,but now here I am back again.In June,I did go to the fire academy in Kansas,and I passed everything!!Me,and my boyfriend have been together for a year now,and it's still going good.We've been hanging out with 3 other friends a lot lately,but it's been fun.

Recently

So,I've been dating a new guy for a couple months,and it is awesome so far.We do spend a lot of time together,and he is a giant sweetheart,even though I'm his 1st girlfriend.A couple of his friends wanted us to date.I also realized I didn't want to get back together with my ex,and he got trolled.So far,all my friends seem to like him better.We seemed to connect right away.It was hilarious,as immature as it may be.Also learning new areas at work.

The Weekend,Work

This weekend was fun,even though I've been working 5,and 6 day weeks the last 2 months.I went to a lake,and did swimming,and went on a boat.Got to see people I haven't seen for awhile.We shot a music video as well.Also went to main street,and did a little bar hopping.Overall,I had a good weekend for the first time in awhile.

Lately

Lately it seems like I don't see many friends.Haven't really seen anyone over the last month.It's getting old seeing 1 person all the time.Everyone's just been too busy,and/or hanging out with other people.I've tried to get into the fire academy again,and failed.

Halloween

So,this Halloween I may actually go to a couple haunted houses for the 1st time since 1 closed down in high school,and hopefully go to a couple parties too.I may visit a friend at college for a day trip.A couple new malls opened up,and they're kinda fun,but I do want to see a pumpkin farm that's nearby 1 of them.I'm still trying to get into the fire academy.Hopefully I do soon to either fire academy.In 1 of the new malls,I can't wait till Juicy Couture opens up.Though I do finally have a job for the last month,and a half or so,so I'm at least able to buy things,and save up,and started going to the gym over the summer.I am sad Dexter ended recently,and Chicago Fire started it's 2nd season.

Earth Day

It's Earth Day!Today,try doing something good for the Earth(if you're not doing something already wether it's Earth day or not) like riding your bike to work,carpooling,planting something or recycling.Try spending some time outside today too.

Snowstorm

Today we had a giant winter storm,and it's been snowing,and sleeting all day.Everything basically closed,and the snow plows didn't go through until it was already several inches deep.I heard a highway got shut down completly.The roads were probably covered with 3-4 inches by the time the plows plowed,and it was hard to drive around the circle near my house.The speedometer said i was going 40-50,but I was truly only going maybe 10-20 mph.Just going around 1 corner  to get to the driveway since I was already there,I was sliding,and spinning the wheels at 50,and basically was able to slide into the driveway,and it was difficult to get over the hump.We're still getting stuff,and it's probably around 5 1/2 inches deep by now.At least the river will get filled up.

Why I Hate Walmart

     Why do I Walmart do you ask?Several reasons.1 reason is,they're not always the cheapest.They have really cheap products,and you may end up spending even more $ there because the product is either defective,breaks in the first few days or weeks,or is missing things.Their fresh produce is also really old.Also,you get some of the weirdest people shopping there or the most redneck people or those that aren't too bright(not saying everyone that shops there is that,just saying many are).Alot of the employees aren't too competent or lazy employees or accuse people of stealing just because they can.Alot of times they won't honor ad match,and they have issues with returns because "you damaged it" or some other bs or charge you with different amounts for the same product because "the packaging is different."
     They actually kill many local shops,and actually do drive down wages,and retail by several billion dollars.The Walton family is one of the richest families in the world,and after Sam Walton died,they all got at least $18 billion(yes,billion) EACH.Who the hell needs that much money?Bill Gates has donated about 58% of his wealth to charity,and how much have the Waltons donated to charity?Less than 1%.Everything in the store is made in China.Their factories in China,the workers have to live in the factory dorms,pay rent for it,and for utilities.Even if they don't live there,they still have to pay rent for there,though they don't have to pay for utilities,plus rent for the apartment they actually live in.They actually promote people to use welfare because their insurance plan is too expensive for most emplyees to pay for.
     They also have discrimination problem.Almost nobody in management is either a woman or a minority.Plus,why do they have 30+ cash registers,but only 2 open at all times?They also bully their way into building new stores they don't need,and there are several empty Walmarts nobody can fill,and they cut corners or work through loopholes just to get what they want.They force people to work when they can't work or won't pay for injuries on the job,and when they're sued,and the employee wins,Walmart countersues,and wins so they don't have to pay,and they're ridiculously anti-union.The stores are always dirty,and the employees aren't very good or treat the customers terribly.Walmart also bullies the manufacturer by forcing them to sell their products in their stores for their rock bottom prices,and won't accept the manufacturers' prices.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jazb24Q2s94 -Walmart:The High Cost of Low Prices Movie

Coupons

So,I'm trying to get more into couponing,but not to an extreme to where it's unnessecary amounts of food,and drinks like in Extreme Couponing.I'm always looking at the newspaper ads,and the coupon ads.I've just started going on a few websites,and printed some out.I was wondering if anyone had any tips for couponing,if so,just comment on the post!Any would be great!

Piczo

So,I'm just finding out that piczo shut down.I have(or had now)a website on there,but apparantly I can still go on the link,but I can no longer edit or anything.How am I supposed to get all my old photos off the website?Basically all of them I no longer have saved,and the images I can't even see anymore because it won't show the picture.It would've been nice for a warning before shutting the website down,and I'm not the only one.It's just infuriating.

Pinterest Ideas:What Works?

Ok,so I haven't tried very many pinterest ideas,but what here's what I have tried.Adult ice pops do work,and they're delicious,though they take forever to freeze.(duh) Dr Pepper cupcakes in a jar,kind of work.We doubled the recipe,and we shouldn't have doubled the vanilla,so right now,unknown about wether it actually works.I have tried Mountain Dew cupcakes,though I added too much butter,and I have to try that again too.I have tried them again,and they do work.

Holidays,and Other Things

So,for Halloween I was a disturbed mental patient,and went over to a friend's house for a Halloween party.I've still been doing rides.For Christmas,I already have my boyfriends gift from swagbucks,which did save some $.Definitly trying for a few other things from there.Tonight I'm going to an early Christmas party,and I'm going to have fun,though I still don't know what I'm doing for New Year's though.

Recycling Tips

Here's some simple,helpful recycling tips that can save you some $,and help out the enviroment.

1.Recycle plastic bottles (#4,and 6 aren't recycable),glass bottles,newspapers,tin cans,magazines,bottlecaps,plastic/paper bags,aluminum foil,batteries,cardboard boxes,aluminum cans,and old electronics.

• All of these go into new paper,plastic,and aluminum/steel products,and puts less stress on the earth,plus less materials goes into landfills,and into the soil.
• Less material is needed to create new paper,and plastic.
• Plastics use oil as part of the process in making it,so less gas would be used to make new plastics,dropping gas prices.
   

2.Reuse plastic/paper bags,boxes.

• Plastic,and paper bags can be used as trash bags,amongst other things.
• Boxes can be used to store things.(duh)
• Reuse a plastic bottle,and refill it a few times.

3.Instead of throwing out fruit,and veggie cores,and pits or moldy fruits,and veggies,use it as compost for the garden.

• The parts not eaten can put their nutrients,and water back into the soil,plus it's free.

4.Buy local,and organic.

• Buying local,and organic also uses less gas since they don't have to travel as far.
• Organic won't have all the pesticides,and incesticides.
• Plant plants native to the area.

5.Turn off lights you don't need,reduce vampire power,and unplug things when fully charged.

• This saves you $.
• Less coal is used,and puts less co2 in the atmosphere.
• Things like tvs that are off are still using power even when off because they turn on quicker,and to power the standby light.

6.Instead of walking to the store up the street,walk or ride your bike up to the store.

• This saves gas,and gives you exercise.
• You can tie a wagon to you bike or put baskets on it if needed for bags,and such.
• And instead of using a plastic bag to carry 2 small things,and a receipt,just carry the items.

7.Try getting electronic things with the energy star label on it.

• These electronics will use less electricity.
• Saves you $,and saves coal.
• Replace windows with energy efficent ones.Air can leak out,and the heat/air will keep running,and running,and keep the windows,and doors closed when the air's running.

8.Donate,and buy used/old clothes,and toys.

• Other people can use them or buy them for less,and saves water,and oil.
• New clothes uses water,and oil in production.

9.Use CFL bulbs.

• These use less electricity,but put out the same brightness as regular lightbulbs.
• Once again,saves $,and coal.

10.Use water conservately.

• Fix leaks.Leaks waste alot of clean drinking water.
• Use watersmart seeds.These use less water,and they hold it longer.
• Don't leave water running longer then needed.
• Fill the dishwasher,and washer(run cold water) before running it.
• Airdry washed clothes.This cuts about 6% of your energy bill.

11.Carpool

• If you live close to somebody you work with,trade off driving however you want to.This saves both of you gas,and puts less co2 in the atmosphere.

12.Adjust the thermostat.

• By setting the thermostat to 68 in the winter,and 72 in summer,this uses less electricity,and saves $.

13.Try getting solar or wind-generated power.

• Solar,and wind power make their own electricity,and doesn't give off co2.
• Yes,solar is expensive to begin with,but it saves alot of $ in the long run,plus you have to clean the panels every once in awhile.
• Enough sun falls on the earth each day to power every home in the world for a year.

 

Rides

Ok,so I've still been doing rides,but I've been riding mainly with Lincoln County,and it's awesome.It's definitly busier,and had a few serious calls there.Idefinitly can't wait for halloween.I'm definitly getting almost done with clinicals.

Summer

Summer's been really hot,and dry.I haven't really done a whole lot this summer since I've still been doing alot of clinicals,espically last month or everyone's been busy.This 4th of July was the 1st time I've been home in awhile as well.I did watch fireworks with a few friends though.I am starting to get close to finishing clinicals for my license :) There's still a few things I still want to do before summer's over,and it makes me sad we haven't done a camping trip yet though.

Anniversary

I graduated from medic school on Saturday,and it was awesome!It was also the 1 yr anniversary for me,and my boyfriend.He brought me flowers for graduation :) We ended up going to Main Street for dinner,and to the Mills for a little bit.It was awesome!