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Ooma! started by sunnysandiegan (1/12/12 at 10:46pm)	Forgot to mention Woot is a deal a day site and this is good... 1/12/12 at 10:47pm by sunnysandiegan	1	58
Cheapest way to do this... help me brainstorm. started by seawitch (1/8/12 at 8:54am)	I would ship the containers to the friend or relative you... 1/10/12 at 6:56pm by elsie	10	169
How do you figure out how much home you can afford? started by seawitch (12/20/11 at 5:35pm) 1 2	I think the whole thing about the disabilty not adjusting... 1/10/12 at 9:04am by mnnice	30	736
Debt and Finances started by ceeveg (2/13/11 at 6:17pm)	I would absolutely finish your degree. And I assume, for that... 1/9/12 at 2:21pm by aeterna	5	554
Gah. It's time to grow up. Help me figure out a budget. started by greenmom4 (1/6/12 at 7:04am) 1 2	This is us as well. Except for the eating out. We do that... 1/9/12 at 8:46am by journeymom	24	478
Selling Stuff on Amazon? started by AnnaNova (12/29/11 at 11:37am)	Ship using media mail, its a cheaper rate for mailing books. ... 1/8/12 at 6:51pm by dramallama	9	161
ethicial issues using food stamps started by superspatula (11/18/11 at 9:59am) 1 2	How are you doing with it mama? It takes time to adjust- it... 1/8/12 at 6:50pm by Mom31	26	1,153
How do you feel good about your home if it needs work you can't afford? started by worthy (12/4/11 at 5:09am)	Cabinets aren't attached to the floor usually - they're... 1/6/12 at 9:22am by cristeen	17	746
Study / career change - can the costs be justified? started by Milk8shake (1/2/12 at 1:30am)	Congratulations on the new job! I hope it brings you... 1/6/12 at 9:06am by goldfishkate	10	177
I want to try a no-spend month: how to get started started by Red Pajama (12/20/11 at 6:14am)	A friend pointed me towards a 23-day frugal challenge - maybe... 1/5/12 at 3:26pm by aeterna	12	410
Dealing w credit card companies started by es1967 (11/20/11 at 8:16pm)	I was never considering bankruptcy. Just trying to get a... 1/5/12 at 12:06pm by es1967	18	410
No Health Insurance? started by adorabelle (12/12/11 at 6:17pm)	We don't have insurance. instead we are in a Christian... 1/2/12 at 7:02pm by iowaorganic	14	522
Support for encountering people who have money don't remember what it's like NOT to have money started by Adelio (12/26/11 at 8:08pm) 1 2 3 4	Like, let's the two of us go out for lunch, stuff like that? ... 1/2/12 at 2:12pm by dramallama	61	2,127
gift stress is making me feel horrible started by jackson'smama (12/28/11 at 1:24pm)	Ohhhh I am so with you!! I've had this problem since I was a... 1/1/12 at 5:32pm by crunchy_mommy	5	267
Getting out of debt in DECEMBER! started by eirual (12/2/11 at 3:20pm) 1 2	Man, we spent a lot this month. December started out with a... 12/31/11 at 1:56pm by kitteh	24	456
The Annual Mothering Handmade Gifts Ideas Contest started by Cynthia Mosher (11/28/11 at 6:37am) 1 2 3…6	These are great ideas! Would love to see pictures of the... 12/31/11 at 11:11am by Elcie	118	18,271
Traveling frugally... where do you stay? started by seekingtruth (12/20/11 at 2:47pm)	Read the fine print when you use VRBO.com. We've used them... 12/31/11 at 8:52am by NiteNicole	6	289
what does it take to make you want to trade your car? started by jackson'smama (11/29/11 at 4:13pm)	I'm starting to want to sell or trade our car. It is a 2002,... 12/30/11 at 7:46pm by PenelopeJune	16	382
Cutting long distance costs for USA Phone - ideas? started by frugalmama (12/22/11 at 3:03pm)	We purchased an Ooma from Costco 2-3 years ago. We paid less... 12/29/11 at 12:15pm by sunnysandiegan	6	93
* started by seawitch (12/29/11 at 7:02am)	* 12/29/11 at 7:02am by seawitch	0	31
How much $ do you plan to spend per child THIS holiday season? started by taubel (11/20/11 at 7:38am) 1 2 3…8	Mine have not made it any easier on us this year. Both DS1... 12/28/11 at 11:49am by MariaMadly	150	5,466
Is being frugal worth it? started by ilovemygirl (12/6/11 at 1:48pm)	I agree with do the Disney if you want. There are so many... 12/28/11 at 8:41am by Amys1st	18	781
Will anyone refinance our mortgage? wdyt.. started by samanthasmom (12/25/11 at 8:16pm)	Ok, refinancing can be an option and I would go with a credit... 12/27/11 at 4:33am by Imakcerka	3	123
Would you make the move? started by hippiemombian (12/26/11 at 3:14pm)	I would move,but my concern would be the bills if any of the... 12/27/11 at 3:29am by mattemma04	2	94
"Call Me Crazy!" Financial Initiatives? started by canadianhippie (12/10/11 at 4:27pm) 1 2	It really depends. Some states have exemptions for small... 12/25/11 at 12:20am by Momsteader	20	473
Need advice on trading in car for one with lower gas consumption (LONG!) started by MrsHin2002 (10/10/11 at 4:11am)	I agree with this. I'd keep the Santa Fe. 12/23/11 at 5:51am by A&A	15	266
buying calling cards to call overseas started by MommyDOK (11/13/11 at 9:57am)	We been very happy with OneSuite prepaid. Most of Europe... 12/22/11 at 2:49pm by CelloMomCars	11	74
An affordable Laptop VS. Portable DVD Player? started by simplygreen (12/21/11 at 5:28am)	We have an amazon kindle fire and watch movies on it. That is... 12/22/11 at 11:16am by rcr	5	129
Good ideas for a classroom activity for 2nd graders? started by cristina47454 (12/18/11 at 2:41pm)	My son did push pin art and he loved it so much, it's hanging... 12/22/11 at 7:23am by greenmom4	4	56
bought house Jan 2006; are we stuck here? started by onetrumpeter (12/7/10 at 8:56pm)	It really is better not to look. I get those house magazines... 12/21/11 at 2:13am by mattemma04	14	1,097
Family Vacations started by AKA_PI (12/5/11 at 12:24pm)	Cruising can be a cheaper alternative. We went on a cruise... 12/20/11 at 3:43pm by StarJune	6	256
Land's End sale 40% off + free shipping started by Poddi (12/18/11 at 8:25pm)	My sons have worn Land's End parkas for 2 years, and they... 12/20/11 at 6:37am by nd_deadhead	2	137
December Pantry Challenge started by kathirynne (12/8/11 at 11:32am)	Kathirynne- Happy belated birthday to your DD! 12/19/11 at 3:43pm by zebra15	4	224
NoSpend November - Money in the Bank is a Reason to be Thankful started by kathirynne (11/1/11 at 1:37pm) 1 2 3 4	Awesome Wolfcat! Congrads. 12/19/11 at 12:55pm by AnkaJones	60	966
Question For Homeowners started by trekkingirl (3/26/11 at 6:54pm) 1 2	You're welcome! Since you are not really looking to make a... 12/19/11 at 11:53am by MrsSlocombe	21	968
Stocking Stuffer Ideas started by PoetryLover (9/26/09 at 5:30pm) 1 2 3 4 5	We put a satsuma, some gold foil-wrapped chocolate coins and... 12/18/11 at 3:42pm by orangefoot	83	4,639
Very Little $ for downpayment on a home ... What are my options? started by ilovemygirl (12/12/11 at 7:10am)	There is a govt agency in Iowa called ECIA that provides a... 12/15/11 at 8:12am by terese17	12	335
2011 Frugal Xmas (and other holidays) started by Thystle (9/22/11 at 12:15am) 1 2 3 4 5	Another deal for the gardeners - Peaceful Valley seed packets... 12/11/11 at 12:43pm by kitchensqueen	97	3,930
playmobil, help, please! started by geemom (12/1/11 at 9:12am) 1 2	We have the farm set, but my kids rarely use the barn. We... 12/10/11 at 10:45pm by weliveinthefo...	20	695
Please share your favorite free or low cost holiday traditions! started by PennyRoo (11/30/11 at 10:23am)	We buy a new board game and open it on Christmas Eve and... 12/6/11 at 11:46pm by Momsteader	12	249
Fall 2011 Low Income Support Thread started by Thystle (9/22/11 at 12:10am) 1 2 3…10	New thread ladies! ... 12/5/11 at 12:32am by Thystle	191	7,062
Christmas and ZERO spending money = stress!! started by Gracefulmom (11/18/10 at 10:59am) 1 2	back to this again...ugh 12/3/11 at 5:03pm by saoirse2007	23	2,516
The Advent Calendar Thread started by Chicky2 (11/28/11 at 7:27am) 1 2	I was reading on a couple of blogs that some families do... 12/2/11 at 5:22pm by redbirdlady	22	582
Selling scrap metal - or, how to make the most of the junk in my house... started by worthy (11/11/11 at 6:33am)	There might be a way you can make money! I ran into something... 12/2/11 at 2:37pm by chrissyecycle	5	224
long johns - adult started by saralm (11/29/11 at 3:48pm)	I recommend silk long john (I think I got mine at Land's... 12/2/11 at 11:13am by nd_deadhead	5	222
Getting Out of Debt in NOVEMBER! started by eirual (11/1/11 at 6:29am) 1 2	We plan to be here for ten years, so yes long term. The house... 12/2/11 at 3:02am by sarafi	24	482
How many therms of energy do you use? started by WindyCityMom (11/30/11 at 3:18pm)	86 therms, $129. We live in a small 3 bed two bath house,... 12/1/11 at 7:57pm by DesertFlower	3	265
Christmas baskets! started by alicepotchen (11/28/11 at 2:24pm)	That is a gift I would love to get!!! 11/30/11 at 6:28am by laura163	2	100
Used/Homemade Doll Clothes & Accessories started by sraplayas (11/29/11 at 2:44pm)	For clothing I have had more luck with prem/early baby sized... 11/30/11 at 1:39am by LaughingHyena	2	141
What do you feel are "reasonable" costs? started by crunchy_mommy (11/12/11 at 2:33pm) 1 2 3	A shirt (everyday clothes, nothing special) - less than $5... 11/29/11 at 6:19pm by MonkeyPrincess	56	1,441