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Great deal on a winter coat? started by confustication (9/17/10 at 3:03pm)	I was also going to suggest Lands End overstocks. 9/17/10 at 10:56pm by Tilia	12	398
Weimar Germany and Food started by Usually Curious (9/13/10 at 10:30pm) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by Usually Curious You may see... 9/17/10 at 2:08pm by EdnaMarie	30	1,352
Can you help me figure out the savings in this? started by sanguine_speed (9/16/10 at 10:31am)	I mostly use my toaster oven when I don't want the big oven... 9/17/10 at 10:33am by KristyDi	4	264
Mortgage, debt, bankruptcy help appreciated started by Babina's Mommy (9/16/10 at 5:29pm)	Thank you for the advice...I'm going to speak to my husband... 9/17/10 at 8:52am by Babina's Mommy	2	319
Best place to sell kids clothes? started by Sammsma (7/21/09 at 12:25pm)	I do a mom's club sale. For the trouble of tagging a bunch of... 9/16/10 at 6:35pm by sunflower.mama	13	1,973
Cell phones cheap?? started by jamesong55 (9/15/10 at 10:03am)	do you have alltel in your area? they are on the cheaper side. 9/16/10 at 2:08am by lovebug	8	282
Short Coupon Poll started by ChetMC (9/13/10 at 3:50pm) 1 2	I have a friend that LOVES to coupon. She gets many things... 9/15/10 at 4:18pm by painefaria	25	706
Ways to cut down on electricity started by candycat (9/4/10 at 7:58pm) 1 2	a few things we've done or are trying to do... turn the heat... 9/15/10 at 12:07am by canadiangranola	21	1,042
Can I buy a month's worth of groceries for $211? started by Pariah (9/10/10 at 8:41pm) 1 2	Pariah- Good luck with the FS/CAO/DPW office. Let us know how... 9/14/10 at 10:56pm by PatienceAndLove	22	1,278
I need a new car. SRSLY, a new car. started by FloridaBorn (9/11/10 at 3:32pm) 1 2	Hey y'all, Just letting you know I really appreciate... 9/14/10 at 6:30pm by FloridaBorn	24	969
Another Free Prime Offer started by HSMOM3 (9/14/10 at 1:20pm)	Thank you for posting this! I signed up for it a while back,... 9/14/10 at 1:51pm by rhiOrion	1	198
Is Cub Scouts expensive? started by midnightmommy (9/13/10 at 5:27pm)	We paid about $130 for this year. This include most supplies,... 9/13/10 at 10:20pm by Poddi	6	528
How did you modify your sub prime mortgage? started by SolaSola (9/12/10 at 1:26pm)	I am not sure if this will help at all, but here are a few... 9/13/10 at 4:54pm by mommieto3	2	259
Amazon.com - Cascadian Farms Organic Chewy Granola Bar - GREAT DEAL! started by busymama77 (9/13/10 at 12:26pm)	I think the discription is wrong, this review is from 2 weeks... 9/13/10 at 2:25pm by surrogate	7	296
Freshening slightly musty NWT clothing without removing tags and washing started by CathMac (9/9/10 at 4:26pm)	Thanks for all the replies. Unfortunately, the weather and... 9/13/10 at 12:42pm by CathMac	6	515
Wireless phones??????? started by kanga2roo (9/3/10 at 10:58pm)	We have Virgin mobile. DH loves it, he pays $20 dollars every... 9/13/10 at 12:21pm by NightOwlwitho...	9	420
O wise frugality mamas... debt consolidation question started by Penelope (4/28/10 at 9:46pm)	Hi, I am Alexander Cruz, joined the forum. I would love to... 9/13/10 at 2:43am by cruz55	6	383
dh lost his job yesterday started by fyrwmn (9/8/10 at 11:38am) 1 2	I'm sorry you're dealing with this. Losing a job is never at... 9/11/10 at 6:10pm by shelbean91	27	1,242
I've been busy! started by redvlagrl (9/11/10 at 12:00pm)	Hehe, we're sooo awesome! 9/11/10 at 4:09pm by redvlagrl	3	221
So upset and I don't know what to do next. (long) UPDATED started by Mommabean (7/10/10 at 9:44pm) 1 2	Well things went completely SOUTH in the last 3 weeks. We... 9/11/10 at 12:52pm by Mommabean	36	2,974
So I called the cable company today--paying more for less and I do have a question started by Violet2 (9/10/10 at 7:20pm)	Yes, we would be fine with an antenna. We don't need cable. I... 9/11/10 at 12:20pm by Violet2	10	533
Bridal Shower Gift on the Cheap? started by mandica (9/9/10 at 4:26pm)	I think the apron/ dish towel idea is awesome and you should... 9/11/10 at 11:51am by lolar2	5	367
What food items do you avoid buying because of price? started by Thystle (9/2/10 at 3:18am) 1 2 3 4	Quote: Originally Posted by nina_yyc Ricotta. I sub cottage... 9/11/10 at 2:31am by natural_mama89	65	3,017
Help me with my 'needs' and 'wants' list! started by busymama77 (9/7/10 at 2:59pm) 1 2	The only thing that's really a need is the fence, IMHO. I... 9/11/10 at 1:08am by nola79	26	1,169
Is a sewing machine frugal??? started by CrunchyVTMom (9/5/10 at 6:51am) 1 2	This is making me want to dig my machine out of the... 9/11/10 at 12:29am by 2lilsweetfoxes	38	1,495
Going back to work sooner rather than later (maternity leave) started by Crazybean (9/10/10 at 6:32pm)	I would go back, being able to bring the baby with you is the... 9/10/10 at 9:22pm by confustication	2	251
Car ideas started by rhiOrion (9/8/10 at 5:04pm)	I drive an '07 Vibe and DH drives an '08 Suzuki SX4. They're... 9/10/10 at 8:49pm by quest4quiet	7	352
Cotton prices going up next year, so buy your clothes before then! started by marimara (9/9/10 at 1:24pm)	Guess I picked a good time to stop buying anything new. lol... 9/10/10 at 7:44pm by Laedi	4	1,249
Cleaning/caring for thrift store clothing finds started by Penelope (9/4/10 at 6:29pm)	I wash and dry clean clothes from the thrift store right... 9/10/10 at 6:36pm by Danielle283	11	929
This doesn't make sense to me...help! started by Om Girl (8/26/10 at 3:26pm) 1 2 3 4	Ok, so I ask again, can someone explain this TRIO info to me?... 9/10/10 at 2:35pm by gabbyraja	61	3,532
If you needed to make some extra money... started by just_lily (9/8/10 at 5:08pm)	If I had to raise 500-1000 quickly, I'd sell stuff on CL. If... 9/10/10 at 12:52pm by texmati	14	787
Best prices per pound on organic nuts started by PJJ (9/3/10 at 6:50pm)	I will check them out... anyone else? 9/10/10 at 8:45am by PJJ	2	264
Amazon Mom - Free to join...Discounts! started by KatWrangler (9/7/10 at 11:00pm)	pumpkin go to amazon and click my account and then there is a... 9/9/10 at 9:52pm by surrogate	8	418
bankruptcy question started by Peony (9/7/10 at 12:12am)	Quote: Originally Posted by surrogate I would turn the car... 9/9/10 at 9:47pm by JollyGG	7	502
SKYPE Free 30 Minute Call Voucher (Anywhere in the World) started by KatWrangler (9/9/10 at 5:03pm)	Haven't looked at the fine print. Here you... 9/9/10 at 5:03pm by KatWrangler	0	205
Returning online purchases, best way to ship? started by CathMac (9/9/10 at 7:22am)	Thanks. As it turns out, when you get the RMA they give you... 9/9/10 at 4:19pm by CathMac	2	191
Free or Discounted Internet Access? started by KatWrangler (9/8/10 at 3:44pm)	Note: in my area having internet through the cable company... 9/9/10 at 2:30pm by Tradd	18	380
How "Old" A Car Would You Buy? started by chely7425 (9/8/10 at 1:35pm)	I know we will have routine maintenance no matter what we get... 9/9/10 at 11:43am by chely7425	16	467
Inheriting an aquarium--should I offer to pay? started by carfreemama (9/8/10 at 10:39pm)	Logan's mom, that's a good suggestion. We did do all that..I... 9/9/10 at 10:52am by carfreemama	5	263
How would you make 780 laminated cards w/ rings CHEAP? started by Geofizz (9/6/10 at 8:56am) 1 2	Couldn't they be distributed in the classrooms at the end of... 9/9/10 at 1:13am by Tjej	23	890
Brookshires Thanks a Million game exchange? started by KaliShanti (9/8/10 at 5:12pm)	Anyone playing the Brookshire's Thanks a Million game and... 9/8/10 at 5:12pm by KaliShanti	0	249
Inexpensive breakfast ideas? started by Kerrie (9/4/10 at 8:34am) 1 2	Oooh, the crockpot oatmeal sounds delish! I hate oatmeal, but... 9/8/10 at 4:18pm by sewaneecook	20	881
See those low low low interest rates? Anyone doing a refi? started by Amys1st (8/28/10 at 12:31am) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by em123 Is it possible to... 9/8/10 at 3:12pm by Mulvah	35	1,522
May I introduce myself? And ask questions? started by Magpie30 (9/7/10 at 7:09pm)	We are looking at 1 year to 18 months in the house, and then... 9/8/10 at 11:38am by Magpie30	4	282
August 2010 low-income support thread started by maciascl (8/2/10 at 1:49pm) 1 2 3…11	http://www.mothering.com/discussions...0#post15818830 9/8/10 at 1:14am by Jyotsna	210	11,744
Anyone know about piano repair? Is it worth the costs to fix it??? started by crunchy_mommy (9/5/10 at 5:48pm)	I learned to play on a 100 year old piano. Unfortunately, it... 9/8/10 at 12:10am by mbm	11	339
Garage sale price points? Help me price my stuff to sell! started by LynnS6 (9/7/10 at 1:41pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by bluebirdiemama I am usually... 9/7/10 at 11:26pm by Sol_y_Paz	10	531
What Have You Calculated? started by ChetMC (9/7/10 at 10:43am)	just this weekend i calculated the cost recuperation time for... 9/7/10 at 11:23pm by texmati	5	246
Where can I find nice towels cheaply? started by gabbyraja (9/6/10 at 11:21pm)	Neiman Marcus! I know, I know, not a cheap store. But my dh... 9/7/10 at 6:05pm by C.Arden	12	379
Interest only or full payment started by Devaskyla (9/5/10 at 2:40am)	If you can make full payments, why would you pay less? All... 9/7/10 at 12:09pm by lalaland42	6	341