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Frugal and healthy meals?? started by Alana (2/15/06 at 4:10pm)	Buy directly from the farmer when you can. I am buying better... 2/20/06 at 9:38am by member	16	406
Universe not rewarding frugal bugeting mama ;) started by Shiloh (2/16/06 at 10:09pm)	Quote: The first thing I do is go over everything again,... 2/19/06 at 6:08pm by Shiloh	18	577
How to help BIL get back on his feet started by Mamatoto2 (2/18/06 at 6:06pm)	One of my brothers is in a similar situation from getting his... 2/19/06 at 3:01pm by root*children	6	242
Should I stay or move? started by Satori (2/18/06 at 4:59am)	Being near family is a good thing- I vote for moving to your... 2/19/06 at 2:39pm by swimswamswum	3	179
Strange question-Bisquick started by mama_b (2/3/06 at 4:07pm) 1 2	For shortening I use Spectrum Organic Shortening. It's made... 2/19/06 at 6:43am by Peppamint	22	930
Free dial-up? started by root*children (2/17/06 at 2:21am)	juno is free for 10 hours a month. I think netzero charges... 2/17/06 at 10:25pm by rsps	4	157
donate or sell? started by Nankay (2/2/06 at 12:09pm)	How do you figure out a value for donated items? : 2/17/06 at 9:46pm by AngelBee	5	205
“If you buy what you don't need, you steal from yourself” started by choli (2/14/06 at 1:34pm)	I love that. I think that is my new motto! 2/17/06 at 9:07pm by bu's mama	4	255
Your Money or Your Life started by Rebecca (2/16/06 at 11:24am)	I would say read the book too! I read it a few years ago when... 2/17/06 at 9:02pm by bu's mama	7	297
finally there seems to be some light started by judybean (2/17/06 at 3:37am)	cut it up Judy. Seriously. Cut. it. up. Everytime we paid... 2/17/06 at 4:22pm by mthomas	2	145
Veggie, natural-food meals that freeze well? started by myniyer (2/16/06 at 7:06pm)	What about chilli? We make a lot of variations that can all... 2/16/06 at 7:25pm by swimswamswum	1	118
Does this method make sense? started by MidwifeErika (2/14/06 at 5:43pm)	I'd pay the card. You know what your monthly interest fee is.... 2/15/06 at 10:23pm by Rebecca	3	284
Has anyone done MMI (Money Management International)? started by Cindi (2/8/06 at 11:31am)	I don't know anything about them, but if you are concerned... 2/15/06 at 4:19pm by mightymoo	3	438
About to complete our emergency fund started by afishwithabike (2/14/06 at 8:02pm)	YAY for you!!!! We're just starting the first step too. With... 2/15/06 at 12:44pm by mthomas	4	205
Bread maker, will we save money? update craigslist 150 good deal for kitchenaid? started by Shiloh (2/10/06 at 9:48pm)	We are a family of 5 too and I love having a Kitchen Aid.... 2/15/06 at 11:26am by Shantimama	15	558
Where Do You Trade or Barter? started by Heffernhyphen (2/7/06 at 12:28am)	We do a lot of bartering. Dh is a photographer and feels very... 2/14/06 at 10:29pm by Yooper	11	318
February NO SPENDING challenge! started by jentilla (1/31/06 at 12:10am) 1 2 3 4 5	Well, on Sat. I treated DH to this taco stand I've been... 2/14/06 at 9:55pm by acystay	86	1,772
Anyone own a chest freezer? started by ani'smommy (2/11/06 at 10:02pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by eilonwy FIL gave us an... 2/14/06 at 9:14pm by Belleweather	12	312
anyone have this? started by CerridwenLorelei (2/13/06 at 1:06am)	that was so funny I feel like carp today and that laugh is... 2/14/06 at 3:18pm by CerridwenLorelei	4	189
Paid off one student loan only one to go! And any $ advice dh might be laid off soon. started by Shiloh (2/10/06 at 9:46pm)	It looks like this is NOT something new, that link was from... 2/14/06 at 2:16pm by CarrieMF	8	239
I payed off my credit cards started by andiflipping (2/10/06 at 6:42pm)	That's awesome! Congratulations! The freezer idea cracked me... 2/13/06 at 10:21pm by sciencemama	19	353
this weeks frugality thread Jan30-feb6th started by momadance (1/30/06 at 11:42pm) 1 2 3	http://www.mothering.com/discussions...62#post4614062 how... 2/13/06 at 10:14pm by momadance	50	1,551
I thought home ownership was supposed to save us money started by Eman'smom (2/6/06 at 5:52pm) 1 2	Our down payment was the 1K we put down as earnest money. ... 2/12/06 at 9:02pm by boobybunny	30	856
Going homemade food, need help! started by MPJJJ (2/7/06 at 11:50am)	i 2nd the joy of cooking reccomendation, its an amazing book!... 2/12/06 at 7:02am by ashleyhaugh	10	371
Ground beef, green pepper, onion started by mama4gals (1/19/06 at 2:51pm) 1 2	I would add a bunch of boiled cabbage, some diced tomatoes... 2/11/06 at 5:38am by Sharlla	28	1,313
Dinner time dilema started by sarah_bella1050 (1/31/06 at 11:53pm)	Ooh how about making a white chili with chicken or turkey and... 2/10/06 at 7:32pm by Thystle	14	424
Saving a load of money- '06 thread started by phathui5 (1/1/06 at 4:15pm)	Stuck another $160 in there yesterday. Goal: $20,000 Done: $ ... 2/10/06 at 11:58am by phathui5	14	707
Cut Gas bill in HALF! started by jentilla (2/6/06 at 4:36pm)	Ugh, Lake Erie wind + old leaky windows=a drafty house!! I... 2/9/06 at 10:25pm by hookahgirl	17	422
What DIDN'T you do today? started by KimberMama (2/2/06 at 12:19am) 1 2	I was going to go to Costco, but I'll wait until tomorrow. I... 2/9/06 at 5:08pm by HydeParkB	33	790
Anything you splurge on in your grocery bill... started by canuckgal (1/24/06 at 12:28pm) 1 2 3	organics and premade Indian meals 2/9/06 at 1:48pm by ComfyCozy	44	1,025
Need ideas for getting away from paying for entertainment started by hlkm2e (2/3/06 at 1:05pm)	Yes, I second the library for borrowing free DVDs, videos, CDs... 2/7/06 at 9:32pm by Willzmama	12	345
ING referral started by CerridwenLorelei (2/7/06 at 7:10pm)	I have an ING account so if someone needs a referral and can... 2/7/06 at 7:10pm by CerridwenLorelei	0	122
Can I reuse vinegar? (X posted in Natural Home and Body Care) started by mama_b (2/6/06 at 4:49pm)	last time I did my coffe maker I sprinkled about a cup of... 2/6/06 at 6:35pm by boosmom	1	161
Does ING give referral credit? started by rose angel (12/16/05 at 5:44pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by srain The last one I did... 2/6/06 at 4:48pm by rose angel	6	227
Help me let go of a new-house dream (long!) started by dkenagy (2/5/06 at 1:03am)	I feel your pain. We had a changing table and dresser in the... 2/6/06 at 1:15pm by Mallori	8	291
Free Valentine's and birthday gifts started by ~Megan~ (2/1/06 at 3:51am)	The directions are from a Martha Stewart mag, but I have no... 2/5/06 at 12:19pm by sarasprings	12	353
Old (small) 401k account - use it to pay debt or roll it over? started by Snow Cherries (2/1/06 at 5:38pm)	I vote roll it over. I did this last fall fearing we were to... 2/4/06 at 10:13pm by stellasmum	9	229
How does your envelope/cash system work... started by Judegirl (2/3/06 at 1:19am)	When I was a single mom, I tried to use the cash/envelpoe... 2/4/06 at 1:20pm by rabbithorns	5	375
How to start credit repair? started by Belleweather (2/2/06 at 7:54pm)	Should I have a note added to the report that we're trying to... 2/4/06 at 3:06am by CerridwenLorelei	4	226
Where to buy ethically produced, cheap women's clothing? started by ChasingPeace (6/1/05 at 9:54pm) 1 2	I say Goodwill, too! Sometimes you have to dig, but you find... 2/3/06 at 10:43am by USAmma	20	1,532
Energy saving Bulbs soared electric bill.... started by frowningfrog (2/2/06 at 2:42pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by A&A How old is your fridge?... 2/3/06 at 10:09am by frowningfrog	12	483
Help convince me that I can do this... started by TypicalSituation (2/1/06 at 4:29pm)	Because rent is so cheap and you will be saving a LOT on gas,... 2/2/06 at 11:26pm by TiredX2	14	358
buying organic in bulk? started by bellini'smama (1/27/06 at 4:59pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by momto l&a Its a 400 minimum... 2/2/06 at 6:47pm by jkpmomtoboys	17	474
quick and cheap beans!!! Freezer Method started by agcj (1/31/06 at 4:18am)	Thanks for the tip. I had been looking for a way to make... 2/2/06 at 11:59am by rozzie'sma	2	216
Lets cut our monthly grocery bill started by Amys1st (1/4/06 at 5:30pm) 1 2 3…6	Quote: Originally Posted by mamaGjr is it bad to pop... 2/2/06 at 11:44am by Amys1st	109	3,423
ChaCHing! Saving big on appliances started by Chanley (2/1/06 at 11:02pm)	See if you can locate an appliance recycling place around you.... 2/2/06 at 6:18am by our3boys	1	212
Banking/Bill Payment (Long) started by muskokan (1/31/06 at 1:17pm)	muskokan, you're right, location is probably why I'm with rbc.... 2/1/06 at 10:49pm by Shenjall	13	253
Tax Question thread- started by jlazx2 (1/27/06 at 1:51am) 1 2	[ 2/1/06 at 10:45pm by jlazx2	27	438
Frugal Valentine's picnic started by EmsMom (1/31/06 at 10:40pm)	I just mentioned the tent in the living room, twinkly lights,... 2/1/06 at 9:01pm by Jessica	5	159
Frugal Anniversary Ideas started by snowbunny (1/23/06 at 4:23pm)	Our 18th wedding anniversary in in August. We've done so many... 2/1/06 at 2:05pm by KimberMama	6	370