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What should we do with this money?? started by blessedmama59 (8/4/10 at 6:10pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by GuildJenn I don't know how it... 8/5/10 at 1:54pm by MyTwoAs	3	271
Your best random frugality tips started by PenelopeJune (6/16/10 at 12:00pm) 1 2 3 4	Quote: Originally Posted by gabbyraja Thank you Karenwith4... 8/5/10 at 1:37am by Karenwith4	64	4,818
What should we do with this money? started by blessedmama59 (8/4/10 at 6:06pm)	REally, he doesn't want to pay the cc? Pay it off! Bank the... 8/4/10 at 11:33pm by MissMommyNice...	7	321
Whole Foods Now Has Printable Coupons! started by KatWrangler (8/3/10 at 3:12pm)	Thanks for sharing! 8/4/10 at 3:44pm by Aridel	4	313
What would you do?? Rent ?? started by EmilyVorpe (8/3/10 at 5:41pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by SumnerRain Hopefully they will... 8/4/10 at 12:16pm by EmilyVorpe	10	501
Easiest way to can your own food started by gabbyraja (8/4/10 at 1:30am)	Most of my canning jars came from the thrift store or yard... 8/4/10 at 11:27am by Denvergirlie	1	229
Want to get out of debt started by Devaskyla (7/31/10 at 9:57pm)	I would encourage you to contact the St. Vincent Depaul... 8/4/10 at 3:18am by The Duchess	13	629
How much of your income is it reasonable/prudent to save? started by seriosa (7/25/10 at 7:05pm)	I am a bit like your DH in that I say "squirrel". BUT I do... 8/4/10 at 12:18am by Tjej	13	734
frugal holiday ideas? started by proudmamanow (8/3/10 at 8:39pm)	I agree, when my husband came home for 3 weeks of his year... 8/3/10 at 10:03pm by SumnerRain	2	197
certified po odyssey-less miles or cheaper vehicle? started by ellairiesmom (7/31/10 at 1:53pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by mbhf Yes, I would. ave you... 8/3/10 at 7:46pm by gothnurse3	14	457
Ideas to pay off massive debt? Our appointment with a financial councilor was pointless. UPDATE... started by Chamomile Girl (7/17/10 at 6:05pm) 1 2	Here are a couple of teaching jobs with the Catholic... 8/3/10 at 6:43pm by The Duchess	34	2,860
How do they figure income for SNAP? started by Norasmomma (7/15/10 at 4:04pm)	In MI they take your last month's wages, divide by 4 (to get... 8/3/10 at 5:33pm by gabbyraja	8	758
What do you do to stay motivated? started by ilovemygirl (7/29/10 at 9:43am)	I like that big poster idea too! We have a fair amount of... 8/3/10 at 4:42pm by cmoma	5	384
Natural Family Living in a Frugal Way, Budget started by Amys1st (7/28/10 at 12:06pm) 1 2	Hey ladies - neat thread and I read it all with gusto. One... 8/3/10 at 4:17pm by chinupchamp	31	1,608
July 2010 Low Income Support Thread started by maciascl (7/10/10 at 12:07pm) 1 2 3 4 5	cherry~ it sounds like you could have a small amount of... 8/3/10 at 12:25pm by crazyeight	96	5,553
Moms who deal with finances with partners who don't get it... started by Lucy&Jude'sMama (7/21/10 at 3:02pm) 1 2	What about looking for options for WAH? I have friends who... 8/3/10 at 11:08am by Juvysen	23	1,594
Can we start talking about Fall/Winter/Back to School? started by highlandmum (8/2/10 at 11:09am)	Look up your local weatherization for help with heating... 8/3/10 at 9:00am by mazajo	11	640
Budget Spreadsheets/Programs?? started by sonrisa (8/2/10 at 1:59am)	Once we have our budget written up I am thinking about using... 8/3/10 at 8:03am by smokeylo	2	226
What happens when you intentionally bounce a check? started by kblackstone444 (7/31/10 at 6:51pm) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by Ellien C For the record though... 8/2/10 at 11:26pm by kblackstone444	27	2,495
Build a new house? started by ReadingMama (8/2/10 at 2:36am)	If you can sit on the contractor and make sure they're doing... 8/2/10 at 4:18am by lmonter	2	195
Money saving apps? started by RosemaryS-F (7/31/10 at 10:02pm)	Red Laser has an app to find the best price on things by... 8/2/10 at 3:02am by Maluhia	2	256
Well on my way to financial freedom started by AKA_PI (6/15/10 at 12:44pm)	You are doing great! I'd tackle the cc next if it was me. 8/1/10 at 4:25pm by mtm	8	890
Correcting credit score started by straighthaircurly (7/31/10 at 3:44am)	you need to go to annualcreditreport and get a copy of yours,... 8/1/10 at 2:21pm by surrogate	5	356
How much 'fun money/allowance' do you get a month? started by busymama77 (7/13/10 at 6:23pm) 1 2	DH and I each get $100 per month. Although I don't think we... 8/1/10 at 7:47am by Poddi	29	1,786
need support to make the right choice started by janetommey (7/30/10 at 3:55pm)	Thanks for your words of support. I called yesterday to... 7/31/10 at 8:34pm by janetommey	3	391
How do you stay frugal when buying organic? started by HeatherB (7/27/10 at 4:28am) 1 2	I started a mini farm to table business to get us fresh local... 7/31/10 at 3:16pm by provocativa	22	1,184
Getting Out of Debt, July 2010 started by mtm (7/7/10 at 10:31am) 1 2 3	We just got a completely unexpected check in the mail for... 7/31/10 at 12:16pm by hollytheteacher	53	1,744
Where to open HSA? started by camprunner (7/30/10 at 8:10pm)	Thanks for the suggestions! Keep them coming. I am going to... 7/31/10 at 11:07am by camprunner	3	189
Moving started by VisionaryMom (7/27/10 at 3:23pm)	Dump the house and consider your loss "stupid tax"? DR is... 7/31/10 at 8:08am by smokeylo	6	460
Elementary school wardrobe started by BennyPai (7/28/10 at 7:32pm)	Thanks for all the replies!!! This will help my DP and me to... 7/30/10 at 8:54pm by BennyPai	9	658
~July No-Spend Challenge~ We are tracking our spending and trying to save money! Come join us... started by CrunchyVTMom (7/1/10 at 4:19pm) 1 2 3…8	Key: no spend/ budgeted spending unnecessary/ unbudgeted... 7/30/10 at 5:31pm by FillingMyQuiver	156	4,082
Room in the budget for handmade/organic/sustainable school clothes? started by carfreemama (7/28/10 at 7:02pm)	We buy mostly used, too. I garage sale at the citywide sales... 7/30/10 at 3:06pm by PenelopeJune	19	719
Frugal home sewn clothing? started by JamieCatheryn (7/29/10 at 8:18pm)	As for knitting, getting your yarn through co-ops is the best... 7/30/10 at 12:45pm by honeybunmom	14	488
What do you buy bulk? started by newtomotherhood (7/29/10 at 1:33am)	Well, I do buy sugar in bulk, but more in the six 25-lb bags... 7/30/10 at 5:32am by lmonter	9	485
critique our budget please! started by proudmamanow (7/27/10 at 10:55am) 1 2	I would cut back on the clothing allowances, and consider... 7/29/10 at 9:06am by smokeylo	24	962
never quite there started by neetling (7/19/10 at 12:32am)	I definitely feel you. Things have been so tight here, but... 7/29/10 at 12:54am by Magelet	19	1,013
Try no to spend so much on vacation started by WorldsBestMom (7/26/10 at 12:44am)	A few times we have checked the tourist thing on their... 7/28/10 at 12:40pm by Amys1st	7	489
Farmer's Markets/CSA directory started by Tizzy (7/27/10 at 9:34am)	Thank you! 7/28/10 at 9:22am by Tizzy	2	210
half cow prices ? started by neetling (7/21/10 at 1:44am)	Update on our pricing: Ok, I just got the 1/2 cow we ordered.... 7/27/10 at 11:22pm by tinuviel_k	19	1,266
How do you afford to buy for baby when you have NO money to spare... started by kblackstone444 (7/18/10 at 7:59pm) 1 2 3 4	I just heard on the radio that National Night Out is August... 7/27/10 at 5:20pm by swd12422	77	4,998
Rolling over a 401K started by Rosehip (7/17/10 at 12:07pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by littlehoneybee 1. I did not... 7/27/10 at 2:55pm by velochic	6	404
Kenmore dehumidifier, troubleshooting started by CathMac (7/27/10 at 2:31pm)	Our Kenmore dehumidifier is about 7 or 8 years old. It worked... 7/27/10 at 2:31pm by CathMac	0	234
Talk to me about filing a homeowners insurance claim? started by frugalmama (7/27/10 at 11:51am)	Quote: Originally Posted by confustication No, it won't. I... 7/27/10 at 2:26pm by CathMac	6	293
Help me get rid of this crazy car payment!!! started by by-the-lake (7/24/10 at 11:53am)	I have removed posts from this thread due to liability... 7/27/10 at 8:57am by fullofgrace	6	741
Draw/Commission Position started by angelcollector1 (7/23/10 at 4:03pm)	I did work 'draw' for a very short while. The stress, worry... 7/26/10 at 6:07am by zebra15	5	432
Feel like we are on a slippery slope/budget help... started by verarae (7/23/10 at 1:24am)	I would try and reframe the WIC. Why should you be... 7/25/10 at 10:16pm by Oh the Irony	16	898
Help Me Buy A Used Car started by Belia (7/22/10 at 12:46am)	Edmunds.com has good advice for buying used cars, as well as... 7/25/10 at 8:25pm by nd_deadhead	9	346
Life Insurance or more Investments? started by expat-mama (4/19/10 at 6:28am) 1 2	Well first, you can always shop around for life insurance.... 7/25/10 at 4:54pm by lmonter	31	1,108
college students, free amazon prime started by PlayaMama (7/24/10 at 5:31pm)	This sucks! I just ordered all of my textbooks, for this... 7/25/10 at 3:34pm by punkrockmomma	4	227
Paying estimated taxes questions started by Okapi (7/25/10 at 10:38am)	I'm not a lawyer or an accountant, so talk to one of those!... 7/25/10 at 12:14pm by its_betty	1	166