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Happy Green Bee Organic Kids' Clothing started by dancebaraka (3/9/10 at 6:36pm)	I made my order on the 7th and just received it a few days... 3/29/10 at 12:52am by jimblejamble	9	625
Any new yard/garage sale ideas/tips for 2010? started by Thystle (3/28/10 at 10:40pm)	I am reading through old posts and though I would start a new... 3/28/10 at 10:40pm by Thystle	0	168
tell me about consolidating student loans started by meg-momto2 (3/28/10 at 12:39pm)	They are all federal loans? I would go here:... 3/28/10 at 7:35pm by crunchy_mommy	2	203
technology upgrade started by Amys1st (3/21/10 at 3:49pm)	If you have a Costco membership, that's a great place to get... 3/28/10 at 4:01pm by A&A	17	612
would you take on more debt to get out of a house? (sorry, long post) started by canuckgal (3/28/10 at 1:32am)	Quote: I am wondering how a house that has a result of only 4... 3/28/10 at 3:57pm by CarrieMF	13	573
Afraid to give up landline... started by amber913 (1/10/10 at 9:31pm) 1 2 3	We've never made an international call with our Ooma, so I... 3/28/10 at 2:38pm by sunnysandiegan	40	1,999
Medicaid: Can you live with parents and receive Medicaid? started by geekgolightly (3/27/10 at 1:06pm)	Thanks ladies. I think I am going to call Kansas and find out... 3/28/10 at 12:27pm by geekgolightly	4	1,189
Help me work through this DR plan started by laohaire (3/25/10 at 10:26am)	Here are some links from the Ask Dave section of DR's website... 3/27/10 at 5:54pm by MyTwoAs	14	551
How does your food budget look if you keep a family pantry/have food storage etc. started by Paxjourney (3/16/10 at 8:42pm)	I haven't really found that keeping a pantry saves money... 3/27/10 at 5:48am by Shellie	19	977
Anyone want $5 for groceries? started by limabean (3/25/10 at 1:07pm)	No biggie I didn't get to use it, I just wanted others to... 3/27/10 at 3:16am by happyhats	6	359
Vacation-friendly meals? started by sunnysandiegan (3/26/10 at 4:33am)	I went to Hawaii 3 years ago and found groceries to be $$. I... 3/27/10 at 2:20am by zebra15	5	350
Anybody have a census job? started by cristina47454 (3/26/10 at 9:39am)	i did census work last year. the trainings are a week long,... 3/26/10 at 1:06pm by chelle.ra	3	443
Does ING still give a $25 bonus for opening an account? started by annethcz (3/26/10 at 10:46am)	Got your PM. Thank you! 3/26/10 at 11:36am by annethcz	2	150
Looking for bulk food sources started by Smylingeyz (2/25/10 at 6:31pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by Smylingeyz Wow I just checked... 3/26/10 at 8:33am by Meksmama	5	704
free landline? started by hugosmoma (3/26/10 at 12:53am)	Qwest is the basic provider here too. There is one level of... 3/26/10 at 1:00am by AAK	1	149
If you found a $100 bill on the street... what would you do with it? started by Thystle (3/12/10 at 2:35am) 1 2 3 4	I'm almost positive I would buy some type of clothing for DD... 3/25/10 at 7:19pm by Sarah W	64	2,286
CA tax returns?? started by lactivistmama (3/25/10 at 1:56pm)	We owe the state this year and I am waiting as long as... 3/25/10 at 4:18pm by kirstenb	4	167
Debt reduction/cash flow question... started by cristina47454 (3/23/10 at 5:37pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by columbusmomma You can also call... 3/25/10 at 1:09pm by cristina47454	7	373
homeschooling families can I ask how much you usually spend on a typical year. started by Paxjourney (3/23/10 at 5:55pm) 1 2	For actual schooling materials I'd say around $300 and we use... 3/25/10 at 11:58am by Satori	20	801
Ben and Jerry's free cone today started by philomom (3/23/10 at 12:57pm)	Cherry Garcia for the win! 3/24/10 at 6:57pm by TiredX2	7	255
Safelink Wireless? started by frugalmama (3/24/10 at 11:48am)	not sure if it varies state by state but here in MA thre do... 3/24/10 at 5:11pm by amj'smommy	1	186
Health insurance question? started by beebalmmama (3/22/10 at 7:24pm)	Well we're paying more now than we did with dh's previous... 3/24/10 at 1:50pm by beebalmmama	9	440
Reference for Educational Benefits started by velochic (3/24/10 at 11:06am)	Thanks RollerCoasterMomma! That makes sense. I will wait to... 3/24/10 at 1:11pm by velochic	2	219
"I never pay more than ____ for ____" list started by 1964pandora (3/22/10 at 10:50pm)	I live in a place with pretty reasonable prices, too. I try... 3/24/10 at 7:36am by BetsyS	6	555
When a credit card is better than a debit card started by 4evermom (3/21/10 at 11:59am)	Quote: Originally Posted by TiredX2 Well, not all the same.... 3/24/10 at 2:50am by Shellie	18	720
I bought my first home! started by AKA_PI (3/16/10 at 11:50am)	Congrats! Enjoy it! 3/23/10 at 11:35pm by thriftyqueen	15	659
What Do You Think? started by imamomx2 (3/23/10 at 4:40pm)	Are you currently or ever plan on saving for retirement?... 3/23/10 at 9:19pm by Denvergirlie	7	354
giving up and going home started by mamaflutter (3/23/10 at 12:23am)	Quote: Originally Posted by SunshineJ My mom once told me... 3/23/10 at 7:01pm by TiredX2	5	679
Need thrifty/crafty storage solutions started by JTA Mom (3/22/10 at 7:32pm)	I think you've gotten lots of great advice! I noticed someone... 3/23/10 at 5:57pm by Chloe&Coop'sMom	11	660
consolidating started by katieroo (3/23/10 at 4:30pm)	Have you tried talking to one of the credit counseling... 3/23/10 at 5:19pm by AAK	1	179
Might be losing my job - need advice UPDATE started by honeybunmom (11/13/09 at 1:11pm) 1 2	bumping this to share my update 3/23/10 at 3:54pm by honeybunmom	28	1,319
Kids and money started by eirual (3/23/10 at 11:27am)	When I started giving an allowance a couple of years ago, I... 3/23/10 at 1:52pm by moonlitemama	6	285
Tips for having a Garage Sale started by HappyMommy2 (3/22/10 at 7:46pm)	Here in Mississippi, if you don't open by 5 AM you are too... 3/23/10 at 6:12am by IntuitiveJamie	3	282
Paying it forward, PAID OFF! started by Om Girl (3/23/10 at 12:38am)	I'm so happy for you! I'm really happy when that happens to... 3/23/10 at 1:20am by happyhats	2	377
can i just vent for a minute started by mamaflutter (3/22/10 at 11:36am)	Quote: Originally Posted by mamaflutter Belive me ladies I... 3/22/10 at 11:32pm by leavemealone	14	858
how to eat on the weekend without cooking or spending money out? started by yukookoo (3/21/10 at 1:35pm) 1 2	I cook from scratch a lot as well, but am realistic with... 3/22/10 at 9:52pm by just_lily	25	1,042
Mortgage/Escrow account ? started by Bethla (3/22/10 at 1:01pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by Bethla Thanks! Feeling sucked... 3/22/10 at 9:50pm by goldfinches	6	334
FS question... started by Freedom~Mama (3/21/10 at 2:57pm)	we get more than we need. $403 for one adult and 3 little... 3/22/10 at 5:08pm by justmama	8	390
Who goes back to school first? started by cristeen (3/14/10 at 8:40pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by mnnice I'm not the OP, but I... 3/22/10 at 3:22pm by beebalmmama	10	654
Traveling on a BUDGET!! started by Monkeynme (3/21/10 at 1:15pm)	We travel with a 2 burner camp stove and that way can heat up... 3/22/10 at 3:54am by PPK	4	294
How do you plan for a Disneyworld vacation on the cheap? started by hopefulfaith (1/16/10 at 11:07am) 1 2 3	The timeshare you are staying in probably has a ticket... 3/22/10 at 12:33am by RiverSky	55	2,622
Anyone here craft for extra income? started by Purple*Lotus (3/14/10 at 10:54pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by Bunnyflakes Looking at etsy... 3/21/10 at 9:37pm by sweetpeppers	10	648
Recommend your pre-paid cell phone! started by mamaofprincesses (12/1/09 at 5:11am) 1 2	I have virgin mobile. I get great cell reception. $20 for 200... 3/21/10 at 9:28pm by sweetpeppers	24	734
Renting and installing a lawn started by Satori (3/14/10 at 2:29pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by jessemoon I don't have anything... 3/21/10 at 8:40pm by Satori	13	615
Organic or non-organic? started by gothnurse3 (3/19/10 at 6:25pm)	Sometimes I feel as if I need to buy organic just to avoid... 3/21/10 at 6:38pm by EmsMom	9	526
Do you buy coupons from online sites? started by newbymom05 (3/10/10 at 2:57pm)	i do the coupon clippers. I usually spend about $20 and... 3/21/10 at 12:22am by lilyka	13	365
How do you get free stuff at CVS? started by HappyMommy2 (3/20/10 at 8:52pm)	I almost never pay out of pocket at cvs - you need to follow... 3/20/10 at 9:43pm by flminivanmama	2	253
affording special diets started by mama2annabelle (3/19/10 at 9:00pm)	I am GF (the whole family used to be and they still eat... 3/20/10 at 8:08am by amyamanda	2	348
Child Care fees - what is reasonable? started by SeekingSerenity (3/18/10 at 3:07pm) 1 2	I hope it doesn't end up ruining your friendship, maybe she... 3/19/10 at 9:39pm by crunchy_mommy	22	1,405
Need to eat healthily and cheaply... BASIC how to cookbook? started by Rosebud1 (3/16/10 at 7:12pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by zinemama Another vote for How... 3/19/10 at 9:21pm by Chicky2	19	798