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Sale you say I am there started by WorldsBestMom (5/14/10 at 1:09am)	I'm pretty fanatical about getting to yard sales but I don't... 5/14/10 at 7:11am by happyhats	1	230
should we get a new car? started by wish (5/13/10 at 12:14am)	Well you guys were all correct. It didn't turn out to be the... 5/13/10 at 9:39pm by wish	7	394
On track for retirement! started by honeybunmom (5/13/10 at 1:05am)	Quote: Originally Posted by eirual Good for you! One of my... 5/13/10 at 12:31pm by honeybunmom	2	303
GFCF Diet - Where to buy products for less $ started by Logan's Mom (5/12/10 at 12:43pm)	I order tinkyada pasta from Amazon by the case. To me, it's... 5/13/10 at 10:57am by floss&ferd	6	553
New vs Used Minivan? Toyota Sienna vs Honda Odyssey? started by ellairiesmom (5/10/10 at 2:07pm)	We just bought a 09 Sienna. We went with a certified car from... 5/13/10 at 1:50am by travlr	12	2,432
Best place for bedding? started by cristina47454 (5/12/10 at 5:41pm)	If you want more sheets, my best deal was on ebay (but I have... 5/12/10 at 10:05pm by AAK	2	231
Adding Central A/C started by VisionaryMom (5/10/10 at 4:59pm)	We just had to replace our c/a unit a couple years ago (of... 5/12/10 at 8:22pm by Tiffanoodle	4	303
Swamp cooler in the AZ desert? started by ikesmom (5/10/10 at 5:57pm)	Thanks for all your responses. I think we are going to nix... 5/12/10 at 6:59pm by ikesmom	9	597
Where to get Floradix? started by Mommabean (5/10/10 at 4:21pm)	I just looked it up and at VitaGlo right now, they have the... 5/12/10 at 11:06am by HappyHelpmate	9	737
update about my home equity/appraisal saga started by alicia622 (5/11/10 at 8:41pm)	Good for you! I wondered a few times about your situation. (I... 5/12/10 at 10:10am by Caneel	1	253
apartment renovation options started by Altair (5/9/10 at 9:49pm)	Ahh yes. The written agreement is that if we invested money... 5/11/10 at 10:05pm by Altair	13	595
negotiating with credit card companies started by RoonBean (5/1/10 at 9:58pm)	just a quick update ... DH has talked to his credit card... 5/11/10 at 9:20pm by RoonBean	9	701
Whats for dinner? That is what is your frugal dinner? started by Amys1st (4/16/10 at 8:57pm) 1 2 3	I try to keep a pack of flat bread in the pantry and can... 5/11/10 at 8:15am by clutterwarrior	41	2,785
How to break the fast food habit -- how did you do it? started by CrunchyVTMom (4/28/10 at 6:45am) 1 2 3	A couple things I've learned: 1. Meal plan. Not just dinner,... 5/10/10 at 7:32pm by 2lilsweetfoxes	45	2,497
I have no idea how this works... started by gmvh (5/6/10 at 11:57pm)	When was the building constructed? My job is as the director... 5/10/10 at 3:37pm by VisionaryMom	11	791
Going organic frugally-i am a couponer! Tips needed! started by ILoveMyBabyBird (5/9/10 at 3:05am)	Mambo Sprouts is the best thing going for organic coupons.... 5/9/10 at 9:05pm by sunnysandiegan	5	428
Going back to school...Benefit changes? started by KatWrangler (5/6/10 at 2:22pm)	It was June 2010, page 152 - School of Hard Knocks. It's... 5/9/10 at 8:43pm by 34me	8	629
One of the biggest keys to saving money is.. started by happysmileylady (5/5/10 at 10:46am)	I agree, but I'd have to include discipline with it. If you... 5/9/10 at 6:50pm by velochic	5	689
Student Loan Clause in Health Reform? started by TwinMomPlus (5/7/10 at 5:52pm)	This link provides a good summary of student loan changes... 5/9/10 at 12:26am by MyTwoAs	2	424
$220 monthly grocery + CSA? started by craft_media_hero (5/6/10 at 4:28pm)	I am in a similar situation. My grocery budget is about what... 5/8/10 at 11:22pm by katiedidbug	3	471
HELP! I seriously need help with the "B" word! started by youngwife (10/18/09 at 3:09pm) 1 2	On groceries--if you're spending about $250/week, then you'll... 5/8/10 at 11:16pm by cappuccinosmom	20	1,266
Can someone help me budget/financial plan? It's a wreck.. started by WindyCityMom (4/21/10 at 7:50pm) 1 2 3 4	He's not a liscensed contractor, he does it kind of on the... 5/8/10 at 10:00pm by WindyCityMom	66	4,264
DH has a loan. WWYD? started by qui (5/5/10 at 7:56am)	Quote: Originally Posted by Delicateflower If you are... 5/8/10 at 12:11am by kitteh	18	1,047
Two thumbs up for Capital One Direct Banking! started by sunnysandiegan (5/7/10 at 3:25pm)	Hunter Ceiling Fans have awesome customer service. We bought... 5/7/10 at 11:22pm by greenbeanmama	1	244
Reloadable Prepaid VISA or Mastercard? started by lil_miss_understood (5/7/10 at 5:43pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by JacquelineR Experiences,... 5/7/10 at 10:09pm by Tradd	3	399
Paying off debt WOOT started by kittywitty (5/6/10 at 2:53pm)	(no title) 5/7/10 at 10:08pm by mtm	6	344
student loan repayment question started by stanleymama (5/5/10 at 5:58pm)	Thanks! Will check out the link. 5/7/10 at 4:04pm by stanleymama	2	292
Aldi started by holidaymama (5/5/10 at 12:31pm)	Oops, posted too quickly. Aldi has a few items that are the... 5/7/10 at 1:34pm by Ammaarah	19	961
Credit forum? started by herbalmommy (5/5/10 at 9:51pm)	You might PM the mods here to have it put up top in the... 5/6/10 at 12:04pm by velochic	3	290
Best cheap phone/cell/internet? started by celestialdreamer (5/5/10 at 7:22pm)	In our area, you can drop your landline phone and keep any... 5/5/10 at 9:18pm by sunnysandiegan	1	213
What are you top Tips/Recommendations on Living Naturally, yet being Frugal? started by mama2ashlynn (4/22/10 at 3:26pm)	Another one for not washing clothes/towels after only one... 5/5/10 at 8:05pm by sugarlumpkin	11	998
$100/week grocery $$. started by herbmama3-7 (5/4/10 at 12:04pm) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by Thystle Well Boulder is like... 5/5/10 at 7:10pm by BathrobeGoddess	30	1,495
What do you get at the Dollar Store? started by RosemaryS-F (5/1/10 at 8:40am) 1 2	pg tests. And I found a cute set of books for ds from there... 5/5/10 at 12:16pm by texmati	32	1,603
is it possible to get a mac frugally? started by sarasprings (5/3/10 at 2:27pm) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by sarasprings Wow -- I'm more... 5/5/10 at 8:28am by honeybunmom	23	931
Exempt Payee? W9 Tax question started by WindyCityMom (4/27/10 at 9:49pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by Monarchgrrl Yes, you're right.... 5/5/10 at 8:00am by Austin'smom	13	2,774
April 2010 Low Income Support Thread started by confustication (4/6/10 at 4:24pm) 1 2 3…8	http://www.mothering.com/discussions....php?t=1221535 Here's... 5/4/10 at 10:39pm by thatgirliknew	157	9,162
Health Insurance? (I want to quit my job!) started by crunchy_mommy (5/3/10 at 3:06pm)	If one of you can be self employed, some of the larger... 5/4/10 at 4:40pm by Thystle	14	931
Safelink Wireless? Lifeline Home Phone Bill Assistance? started by LDSmomma (5/4/10 at 11:15am)	Thanks for explaining it for me! I ditched my cell phone last... 5/4/10 at 3:56pm by LDSmomma	2	811
Car title question started by Purple*Lotus (5/2/10 at 3:57pm)	It is all about control, Sweetheart. He wants to exercise his... 5/4/10 at 2:09pm by sunnysandiegan	18	675
Is there any chance we could buy a home this year? started by LionTigerBear (4/26/10 at 11:20am) 1 2	I would get into a better rental first, then work on building... 5/3/10 at 5:54pm by Shellie	22	1,260
Ditch cable for hulu? Can I stream it on the TV with WiFi? started by CookiePie (4/30/10 at 9:12am) 1 2	We have an old comp directly hooked up as we got tired of... 5/3/10 at 4:10pm by crunchy_mama	20	1,556
Going to school FT, and working PT - how is this possible? started by barefootbabies (4/30/10 at 9:17pm)	I agree, I think your DH needs to have his transcrips... 5/2/10 at 6:54pm by MCsMom	7	474
Can anyone help me find a better price for this bike seat? started by Satori (3/6/10 at 4:19pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by schneidc I too have been... 5/2/10 at 12:32pm by Satori	13	1,187
Is there any help with this in-person? started by Mama~Love (5/1/10 at 8:17pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by yeahwhat Have you had him do... 5/2/10 at 9:06am by Mama~Love	4	338
Where do you sell your stuff? started by femalephish (4/30/10 at 7:44pm)	Ive found that even 'new' items are not selling well these... 5/2/10 at 2:59am by zebra15	11	450
Can someone please explain my health care benefits? started by annettemarie (5/1/10 at 5:36pm)	I think they do, but even though there are 2 it looks as if... 5/1/10 at 8:26pm by 34me	5	269
Keeping Cool This Summer? Portable AC or Window Fan? started by KatWrangler (4/2/10 at 9:05pm)	I think Portable AC is better than window fan! I have 14,000... 5/1/10 at 1:59pm by portableac7	16	1,047
April No-Spend Challenge ~ We're in the home stretch... started by CrunchyVTMom (3/29/10 at 3:14pm) 1 2 3…19	My key: no spend day= unnecessary spending= no driving= ... 5/1/10 at 1:03pm by jewellz	377	8,524
Anyone ever collect unemployment? started by wantingagirl2b#4 (4/28/10 at 7:46pm)	This probably varies from state to state so you may want to... 5/1/10 at 11:38am by CathMac	1	312
Excel Budget Spreadsheets started by ErikaLeigh (4/27/10 at 8:00pm)	I'm gonna look at the pear one and see Its gonna be our first... 5/1/10 at 12:59am by ErikaLeigh	10	535