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My neighbor has evergreens at the back of his lot just like ours. His, like ours were overgrown and had branches down to the ground like bushes you see that are overgrown and need to be removed. These are so big that it would be expensive and difficult to remove. As you can see he trimmed the lower limbs off kept the central ones and made a nice looking, neat, manicured look for his evergreens with tan mulch on the ground. I really liked the idea so started working on mine.
We have a Roseate Spoonbill in our canal. I looked him up on the internet and learned that this species usually travel and breed in flocks. This is a loner so for some reason he is outcast. Whether injury or just lost, but he seems to be eating well. The way he eats is to swing his bill back and forth in the water and when he hits something to eat he does just that. Eats it. Very interesting to watch. I think if you click on the picture you may be able to zoom in on the bird for a better look. He is in the center of the pic in the water by the bank across the way. This is another link to go to for some information and a closer picture of the Spoonbill. http://nationalzoo.si.edu/Animals/Birds/Facts/FactSheets/images/spoonbill.jpg
Went to CVS for a few things.
Picked up Colgate Toothpaste 2-pk 3.99 on sale 2.00 off--messed up on this one should have picked 1 for 2.99 and get it free with ECB oops
Zicam Swabs 10.99-on sale $3 off
Glucosamine Chondroitin w/MSM B1 G1for .01 $25.49 plus .01
Kleenex B1G1for.01 w/ .40 coupon $1.49 plus .01
CVS denture cleaner 3.99--needed it for my night guard
(2)Genteal Eye Gel-sm pkg for 6.89 each but had 2 $1.50 coupons
Total Value-$91.21
Had ECB's $5 off $30 purchase
ECB $2
Total out of pocket: $49.53
Getting close to half off. I am happy, but could do better.
Sorry, I didn't get the correct address for the gardener. I have edited my post and corrected it. thebudgetgardener.blogspot.com
I discovered a blogspot accidentally by clicking next blog in leaving my own Lessening of the Mother. It was thebudgetgardener.blogspot.com. I did not look it over in detail but others of you might like to check it out. I will return to find out how complete it is. The first page on helpful hints with trees looked interesting.
I started my first effort at couponing today. Did not do as well as my daughter and daughters-in-law but thought I would post my effort. It takes me forever to do this because I am so afraid I don't have it right. I will be glad when I get used to it and can sail through the store picking up the items I want to save big bucks on without ogling every item and what papers I have in my hand. No self confidence here!
I probably used a good coupon at the wrong time at CVS. The $5 one. I will learn the right timing if I don't stress out in the mean time:-).
Walgreens:
2 Fructis Garnier Shampoos Sale price2.99 ea. less $2 each Wal. coupon & less $1 ea.mfg coupons=Free
3 Pink Salmon Reg. 3.59ea. Sale1.99ea.
6 Distilled Water Gallons@.99x6-I just needed this-no special
2 Hanes Bras Reg.$9.99 Buy 1 get 1 50%off
I picked up Seventh Gen. Dish Liq. @2.29 for 25 oz. and discovered at check out the $1 coupon was for a 50 oz. so gave that one up.
2 Reeses Candy Bars 2/$1--Cindy, I could not find the coupon for this to make them free. I guess I didn't listen carefully on that one. Total out of pocket $29.41 Total Savings $18.40
CVS:
Tylenol $8.99 instore disc.$.49
Band Aids instore disc.$.49
Neutrogena Healthy Defense Moisture cream $14.99--buying this and the 2 other items above equaling $25 I was able to use a $5 off coupon.
CVS Glucosamine/Chondroitin w/MSM B1G1 $25.49 This stuff is good for my knees!!
CVS Spectra Senior compare to Centrum Silver B1G1 $11.19
3pk Kleenex Lotion $3.69 less .50 coupon +received ECB $1
Honey Wheat Bread -needed it and didn't want to go to Grocery 2.39
Simply Saline-needed it $5.99
Used a $3 ECB from past and the $5 coupon mentioned above
Out of Pocket 67.49 Savings $46.16
My neighbor has evergreens at the back of his lot just like ours. His, like ours were overgrown and had branches down to the ground like bushes you see that are overgrown and need to be removed. These are so big that it would be expensive and difficult to remove. As you can see he trimmed the lower limbs off kept the central ones and made a nice looking, neat, manicured look for his evergreens with tan mulch on the ground. I really liked the idea so started working on mine. 
