New Posts All Forums:Forum Nav:

Frugality & Finances - Page 28

Welcome to the Frugality and Finances Forum on Mothering.com
	Forums You'll Love Meal Planning Creating a weekly food budget is a proven way to save money. Head over to the Meal Planning forums for some helpful tips and community inspiration to get started and stay on track.		What's Happening • Hot Threads • Frugality Resources • Getting Out of Debt • Craft Workshops • Make Your Own Diapers • Low Income Support • Green Family Articles • Forum Guidelines		Special Events Best of Mothering Making smart buying decisions helps reduce costs in the long run. See what natural family products Mothering members voted "best of 2011."

Thread	Last Post	Replies	Views
If a price comes up wrong...do you always say something started by babygrant (8/15/10 at 5:54pm) 1 2	A local grocery where I live actually had a sign on all the... 8/16/10 at 12:32pm by 2lilsweetfoxes	30	1,223
Mixing paint colors to save money - anyone ever done this? started by busymama77 (8/13/10 at 4:32pm)	We just did this last week, we painted our bedroom with one... 8/16/10 at 11:57am by Olma	9	516
Any really great school supply deals this year? started by Pumpkin_Pie (8/9/10 at 9:58pm)	Unfortunately there aren't any good back to school sales were... 8/16/10 at 1:57am by OkiMom	8	523
Etsy vs. Ebay? started by Hopefulmama (8/12/10 at 3:45pm)	I would go with etsy for sure. You can charge more there.... 8/15/10 at 7:11pm by HipGal	8	517
can I get help paying for this? started by Katie T (8/12/10 at 2:24am)	Wow it must be different where I live. I was told that I... 8/15/10 at 3:02pm by Purple*Lotus	15	759
C-Span Classroom Special Offers (FREE) started by KatWrangler (8/13/10 at 9:22pm)	just got it-thanks! 8/15/10 at 2:43pm by provocativa	3	244
How do you handle a full commission sales job??? started by cristina47454 (8/14/10 at 12:05pm)	I have never been willing to take a commission only job due... 8/15/10 at 9:43am by angelcollector1	4	456
Reducing minimum payment started by sunflower.mama (8/14/10 at 11:29am)	Quote: Originally Posted by surrogate did you make an extra... 8/14/10 at 3:13pm by sunflower.mama	4	297
Do you really save using the Grocery Game? started by robin4kids (8/12/10 at 11:27am)	i was saving a TON of money using coupons but it takes time... 8/14/10 at 8:53am by minimunklemama	3	398
College Students! Free Love Your Body Membership (The Body Shop) started by KatWrangler (8/13/10 at 9:15pm)	Must have an edu email... 8/13/10 at 9:15pm by KatWrangler	0	222
Do you work? started by greenmamato2 (8/12/10 at 3:59am)	Thank you all so much for sharing your experiences. Its good... 8/13/10 at 5:42pm by greenmamato2	5	482
Homemade Laundry Detergent started by yasinsmama (8/12/10 at 10:01am)	I made a batch of three powders and three liquids from... 8/13/10 at 2:53pm by sunnysandiegan	5	349
How to pay off line of credit started by babygrant (8/12/10 at 7:22pm)	I think the first thing really is a budget and serious... 8/13/10 at 1:08pm by GuildJenn	6	415
Feedback on budget, reality, and possible new apartment started by simplemama32 (8/11/10 at 4:20pm)	i only have that ability with other people. not in my own... 8/13/10 at 12:32pm by doubledutch	8	475
Jasmere? started by annettemarie (8/9/10 at 2:48pm)	I just bought the Babo Botanicals shampoo set yesterday. This... 8/13/10 at 11:00am by jrpbrown1	9	539
100k fell in my lap; advisor says money market acct is best bet started by blessedwithboys (8/4/10 at 9:16pm) 1 2	CD is a good choice for your situation. Assuming the economy... 8/12/10 at 6:27pm by JudiAU	25	1,868
car loan question. started by greenemami (8/12/10 at 5:38pm)	thank you Can you tell I have no idea what I am doing with... 8/12/10 at 6:03pm by greenemami	3	192
CC issues, too tight of a budget, looking for help started by FineByMe (8/12/10 at 2:24pm)	If you are not using the CCs, call them and speak to them... 8/12/10 at 5:26pm by SumnerRain	14	526
can we get a mortgage? started by sosurreal09 (8/11/10 at 11:39am)	Quote: we rent right now and i hate wasting $850 a month! I... 8/12/10 at 2:02pm by cappuccinosmom	11	588
Budget review-input and help needed started by MisaGoat (8/11/10 at 4:13pm)	I am not going to suggest getting rid of one or more cars... 8/12/10 at 11:40am by happysmileylady	7	452
Canadian mortgage questions started by redvlagrl (8/11/10 at 2:09pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by limette Also, I'm not sure that... 8/12/10 at 10:40am by sanguine_speed	11	385
I want to move started by wish (8/11/10 at 6:33pm)	I guess i would ask how truly okay with the proposed move... 8/12/10 at 7:00am by bobandjess99	5	304
Ever feel judged about being thifty? started by canadianhippie (7/18/10 at 10:11pm) 1 2	I don't do much thrift shopping any more, there's no good... 8/12/10 at 6:49am by Poddi	31	1,720
Does the amount you are borrowing make a difference? started by SugarGlider (8/12/10 at 12:02am)	, 8/12/10 at 12:02am by SugarGlider	0	183
Frugal & Meaningful Holiday Challenge? started by proudmamanow (8/6/10 at 4:03pm) 1 2	Do a search on mothering for Christmas or holidays. There are... 8/11/10 at 10:38pm by limette	34	1,354
Passing up something I REALLY want started by greenbeing (8/9/10 at 8:29pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by Purple Sage That's a good plan.... 8/11/10 at 4:30pm by beansmama	16	665
is my view of money healthy/realistic? started by mystic~mama (7/11/10 at 4:42pm)	I know that for me, it wouldn't be healthy. I would never... 8/11/10 at 12:20pm by EFmom	9	813
How to go to the gym for less started by MomtoRyan (8/9/10 at 8:18pm)	Are you partnered? I restrict my gym attendance to times when... 8/11/10 at 11:51am by sanguine_speed	15	546
Oh no what are we going to do ?? ( I think we will be okay update ) started by Peacemamalove (6/26/10 at 12:34pm) 1 2	Funny, I'm thinking of coming up to your area in northern... 8/11/10 at 11:02am by laohaire	22	1,399
Mortgage Questions started by Turquesa (8/3/10 at 4:23pm)	what we've done is go the "no cost" route, and serially... 8/11/10 at 5:45am by formerluddite	13	561
Razors? started by beansmama (8/6/10 at 8:57pm) 1 2 3	Quote: Originally Posted by gothnurse3 YES!!! My DH and I... 8/11/10 at 3:30am by neetling	43	1,526
Charity, & Savings vs. Retirement Accounts started by SoulCakes (8/10/10 at 4:07pm)	We go about all this differently. Charity: ~ Each of our... 8/10/10 at 10:57pm by sunnysandiegan	3	203
Resource for trusts/estate planning? started by dawningmama (8/8/10 at 9:17am)	That makes sense but we did already sell the house (there was... 8/10/10 at 5:09pm by dawningmama	6	236
Big Lots Finds started by Aeress (8/10/10 at 4:15pm)	I was at Big Lots today and they had several organic... 8/10/10 at 4:15pm by Aeress	0	175
Share Your "Universal Recipes!" started by Turquesa (8/8/10 at 11:15am)	I'm married to a spaghetti guy. It can be a side dish to... 8/10/10 at 2:37pm by philomom	13	717
Holy cow... we did it! started by tinuviel_k (8/8/10 at 1:34am)	That's really wonderful! Go you! We have no debt beyond... 8/10/10 at 1:22pm by rightkindofme	11	606
School Supply WOES! started by robin4kids (8/5/10 at 4:06pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by KayleeZoo . And I'm so sick of... 8/9/10 at 6:20pm by my2girlz	17	1,105
thredUP? started by frugalmama (8/6/10 at 9:02pm)	I joined, but decided against getting any boxes. You would... 8/9/10 at 8:43am by SleeplessMommy	3	432
How do you host company on the cheap? started by lovemore (8/5/10 at 1:29am)	Quote: Originally Posted by EmmysMama I won't go into HOW... 8/9/10 at 1:49am by lolar2	18	822
Spend a little more to save a lot in the end? started by AFWife (8/2/10 at 5:10pm) 1 2	Oh and to answer the thread, yes, I do spend more on certain... 8/8/10 at 3:06am by PPK	30	1,338
Prepare for long term unemployment in IT. started by Usually Curious (8/5/10 at 11:56am)	Quote: Originally Posted by Thystle This is not new news.... 8/8/10 at 1:53am by Usually Curious	10	571
What are your stockpile price points? started by HappyMommy2 (8/4/10 at 11:40am)	Well, anything I can get free with a coupon, time to stock... 8/8/10 at 12:11am by happysmileylady	16	844
I have gotten the back to school supplies started by WorldsBestMom (8/7/10 at 2:13pm)	Back to School Supplies is now the least of my worries.... 8/7/10 at 2:13pm by WorldsBestMom	0	216
"Free-gans" on Oprah started by blessedmama59 (7/29/10 at 5:51pm) 1 2 3	Quote: Originally Posted by momtoS I agree that people... 8/6/10 at 11:00pm by justmama	58	2,891
If you knew you had a month's worth of paychecks left... started by healthy momma (8/5/10 at 3:22pm)	We were there recently...Hubs was laid off in November, and... 8/6/10 at 7:21pm by jenners26	6	476
How Much Do You ... ? started by ChetMC (8/5/10 at 7:54pm)	I go to 2 stores weekly, 1 store twice a month, and another... 8/6/10 at 3:46pm by marimara	11	381
do you buy furniture at Goodwill etc? started by raelize (6/9/10 at 6:32pm) 1 2 3	I have to chime in on this one too. I have, in the past,... 8/6/10 at 10:06am by proudmamanow	46	3,947
Am I never to get ahead! started by MissMommyNiceNice (8/4/10 at 11:24pm)	Lesson learned and its in the past but stock trading is very... 8/6/10 at 4:10am by zebra15	4	454
Anyone else replenish savings only once a year? started by mamaofprincesses (8/5/10 at 1:46pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by mamaofprincesses We have... 8/5/10 at 6:47pm by honeybunmom	3	275
What percentage of your income do you save? started by beansmama (8/4/10 at 5:43pm)	45% of take home pay is dispersed between 3 different long... 8/5/10 at 4:42pm by HappilyEvrAfter	6	336