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Does being frugal restrict your healthy lifestyle at all? started by Rainbowbird (2/21/05 at 6:37pm) 1 2	Living on one income and trying to be more frugal has not... 3/14/05 at 5:28pm by logansmama	27	1,266
what is grocery game? started by byfaith (2/3/05 at 3:29pm)	I love refundcents i go there everyday to check out the deals 3/10/05 at 7:57pm by frogemomma	10	1,796
Claiming fewer ‘dependent’ points on Taxes ~ good annual savings plan? started by IdentityCrisisMama (3/4/05 at 9:45am)	Oh, and ICM--- Easy, perhaps, but as others have mentioned it... 3/9/05 at 10:40pm by TiredX2	6	798
What is your best energy-saving tip? started by MaggiesMom (2/6/05 at 6:23pm) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by ma_Donna replacing windows was... 3/5/05 at 5:56pm by mightymoo	21	1,329
Car shopping tips started by Throkmorton (3/3/05 at 8:26pm)	We are about 4 hours from Vancouver but live in a regional... 3/4/05 at 1:47pm by Throkmorton	2	225
Pre-paid Mortgage Loan? started by IdentityCrisisMama (3/4/05 at 9:43am)	I'm not sure about the value of a pre-paid mortgage loan. Do... 3/4/05 at 11:58am by tboroson	2	266
Basic Investment Resources? started by IdentityCrisisMama (3/4/05 at 10:04am)	That's a great start and just what I was looking for Thank you! 3/4/05 at 11:23am by IdentityCrisi...	2	333
Coupon Excitement started by Treasuremapper (3/1/05 at 11:28am)	Yes, http://www.cutouthunger.org is great. Unfortunately, they... 3/3/05 at 7:38pm by Treasuremapper	3	349
Does anyone have any Pottery Barn codes or coupons etc? started by summiebee (3/3/05 at 3:00pm)	No codes or coupons here - but before you buy anything from... 3/3/05 at 4:25pm by queen bee	1	1,972
Getting frugal again... started by Designeratheart (2/23/05 at 5:01am)	Good for you! Cutting out those little purchases help a ton!... 3/3/05 at 11:44am by root*children	2	440
Tax breaks for stay-at-home parents? started by Damien (2/27/05 at 1:12am)	Quote: Originally Posted by annebanane the pink collar ghetto... 3/3/05 at 10:58am by Amys1st	9	628
Yahoo's 10th Anniversary & free ice cream scoop started by polka123 (3/2/05 at 9:47pm)	So we go to Baskin Robins tonight for our free ice cream. The... 3/3/05 at 3:36am by artgoddess	11	578
It never hurts to ask... started by EmsMom (2/27/05 at 9:17pm)	As far as rainchecks go, I often ask for more than one if it... 3/2/05 at 11:23am by EmsMom	7	454
Vitamin world outlet started by Crunchier (2/27/05 at 4:55pm)	Vitamin World is awesome....its a chain and the website has a... 3/1/05 at 5:16pm by aisling	2	891
No Credit Cards? started by Belleweather (2/8/05 at 10:00pm) 1 2 3	[QUOTE=Intuition]We also don't have any credit cards.... 3/1/05 at 12:40pm by annebanane	42	2,137
Non-frugal DP support thread! started by root*children (2/9/05 at 12:52pm)	Wow babyslinger! That must have been such a tough decision to... 3/1/05 at 12:05pm by root*children	15	620
Does anyone have a toaster oven? started by Rainbowbird (2/25/05 at 10:54am)	We love the toaster oven, too. I put butter on the bread... 2/28/05 at 4:56pm by ma_Donna	15	789
Food budget help needed started by Ruthla (2/17/05 at 12:12pm)	In general, a meat based diet is much more expensive than a... 2/28/05 at 3:41am by taramt	3	495
Getting out of debt -GOOD- feb thread started by kerc (1/31/05 at 9:16am) 1 2 3 4 5	good thing: we paid 100% of our tax refund to debt bad thing:... 2/27/05 at 10:33pm by kerc	93	3,207
Diamond Ring from a yard sale? started by EmsMom (2/8/05 at 12:12am)	NOT diamonds! But I sure got the person at the jewelry store... 2/27/05 at 7:16pm by EmsMom	18	1,515
auto parts started by boosmom (2/27/05 at 5:28pm)	removed 2/27/05 at 6:07pm by westernskies	1	439
Doing taxes: TurboTax or old-fashioned way? started by late-night nan (2/14/05 at 8:45am)	We have used TT for the last three years and I will never go... 2/27/05 at 3:22pm by MacKinnon	18	768
Cheapest snacks? started by boysrus (2/5/05 at 12:36am) 1 2	I stock up on really awesome sprouted-whole grain breads and... 2/27/05 at 2:20am by Kerri-Jean	20	1,197
$800/mo Grocery Bill for 3!!! started by FillingMyQuiver (2/9/05 at 2:00am) 1 2	Our recent month grocery bills (inc. household and pet food)... 2/26/05 at 4:07pm by Rainbowbird	31	2,917
Cars, Credit Cards and Mortgages started by MacKinnon (2/22/05 at 2:33pm)	How much longer do you have to pay off your car loan? If they... 2/25/05 at 3:32pm by Cheshire	6	700
We are getting a HUGE tax refund! started by Rainbowbird (2/24/05 at 12:42pm)	Yeah, my 401k is in bad shape since I stopped working 4 years... 2/25/05 at 11:39am by Rebecca	18	591
What NON-frugal things have you done today? started by mykdsmomy (2/21/05 at 3:03pm)	I dropped $15 for lunch (for 2 adults and 2 children) at a sub... 2/25/05 at 12:51am by luv my 2...	19	648
frugal activites for weekends started by memory maker (2/22/05 at 1:16am)	Its getting warm so its nice for walks, we have a few parks... 2/24/05 at 2:22pm by ~Megan~	8	565
How do u start a budget when u r already in the hole?? started by Nu_Mommy_2003 (12/16/04 at 4:21pm)	Man you do have yourself in a bind. For future reference I... 2/24/05 at 1:12pm by mnnice	4	566
The Complete Tightwad Gazette? started by ekblad9 (1/30/05 at 5:27pm) 1 2	I read all those books over the years, but not the latest (3... 2/23/05 at 12:31am by Meli65	33	1,799
Poll: why are you frugal? started by newmainer (2/16/05 at 5:27pm)	No money. AND..... I like to recycle and use things we have. 2/22/05 at 10:08pm by Enchanted	15	730
Talk to me about life insurance started by ChasingPeace (2/1/05 at 3:23pm) 1 2	Don't wait, I have a friend who just lost her DH tragically a... 2/22/05 at 2:19pm by Itlbokay	28	1,219
Being accountable! started by Emilie (2/13/05 at 3:29pm)	Every tome I go to town, I buy a Tim Hortons coffee and a... 2/21/05 at 7:12pm by julielenore	8	437
Habitat for humanity store?? started by boysrus (2/10/05 at 4:22am)	I really like ours.. they have tons of stuff we got a huge... 2/20/05 at 7:17pm by bikruca	9	571
Improving insulation frugally? started by mightymoo (2/4/05 at 3:15am)	Just wanted to add for you (or anyone else lurking and... 2/20/05 at 12:11pm by Alkenny	7	598
Site to search for sales started by mightymoo (2/17/05 at 5:51pm)	Thanks so much Karen Hey you never know I may see you in the... 2/20/05 at 1:47am by mamaofthreeboys	3	239
Can you help me kick a very expensive habit? started by mykdsmomy (2/8/05 at 7:33pm) 1 2	I didn't read through all the suggestions, but here are a... 2/18/05 at 9:25pm by Kateana	21	1,303
Any tips for doing a household spending audit? started by dharmama (2/15/05 at 9:42am)	I went thru the same thing when I first started staying home.... 2/18/05 at 5:54pm by Amys1st	7	484
Tell me about CDs started by stretchmark (2/18/05 at 12:37am)	A CD or Certificate of Deposit will earn a bit more money than... 2/18/05 at 11:08am by Rebecca	2	315
Energy use calculator started by Rebecca (2/16/05 at 1:09pm)	That is so true in NY, too. When we had electric heat, one... 2/17/05 at 8:38pm by MaggiesMom	7	530
What should we do with this $$? started by girlndocs (2/15/05 at 8:30pm)	Hmmm ... the INGs have a lower rate than a 12-month CD at our... 2/17/05 at 5:29pm by girlndocs	4	545
Suggestions for a frugal mama started by jamie11ms (2/9/05 at 6:52pm)	Make a list of the things you feel you need. Decide if these... 2/17/05 at 12:06am by BinahYeteirah	4	560
tightwad gazette question started by mommabear (2/13/05 at 12:58am)	Thanks for the link Karen! I will check it out again when ds... 2/16/05 at 6:37pm by mommabear	6	567
How do you start/keep a price book? started by late-night nan (2/14/05 at 8:40am)	http://www.buyblue.org/ "Buy Blue" is the campaign to shop at... 2/16/05 at 6:45am by late-night nan	7	268
valu village 50 percent day is comin up started by bikruca (2/11/05 at 11:24pm)	i find lots of stuff at my value village.. i have much better... 2/15/05 at 11:13pm by bikruca	15	976
I have $50 to spend to become even more frugal.. started by sweetfeet (2/14/05 at 2:15pm) 1 2	Ooooooh, I've been wanting to phase out my nonstick pans w/... 2/15/05 at 9:25pm by Jennisee	22	825
Thinking of cancelling internet - Am I crazy? started by gottaknit (1/30/05 at 3:34pm) 1 2	yes, i suppose so. i'm not complaining about free dsl though! 2/15/05 at 6:28pm by moss	24	909
Share your G.O.O.D. success story! started by stretchmark (1/14/05 at 9:06pm)	I paid off $18,000 worth of back taxes and credit card debt in... 2/15/05 at 1:39pm by goodcents	4	473
What's on your frugal 'needs improvement' list? started by Rebecca (2/11/05 at 1:20pm)	Magazines, imported cheese (even for grilled cheese!),... 2/15/05 at 1:59am by katja	14	457
Where can I get bulk wholesale foods on-line? started by stretchmark (2/6/05 at 5:10pm)	I think I am actually going to use my husbands tax ID# and get... 2/14/05 at 4:52pm by stretchmark	10	378