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Great organic baby/toddler clothing sale started by SleeplessMommy (2/26/10 at 12:30pm) 1 2	M fits our very large 20 month old with tons of room to... 3/7/10 at 9:07pm by confustication	20	1,004
Couponing Moms: Do you buy multiple copies of the paper? started by annettemarie (2/20/10 at 10:35pm) 1 2	Just bumping this to say this is the blog that recommended... 3/6/10 at 11:29pm by annettemarie	28	1,088
Is this what the Emergency Fund is for? started by cristina47454 (3/2/10 at 7:26pm)	It sounds like you are doing A LOT well. Your budget sounds... 3/6/10 at 6:41pm by Belia	10	752
Can you get a cell phone without a credit card (and with bad credit)? started by Momtwice (3/5/10 at 12:42am) 1 2	I bought my att go phone with cash and I buy the airtime... 3/6/10 at 3:13pm by Smocked	21	867
Anyone heard about the cash for appliance clunkers program? started by Pumpkin_Pie (3/5/10 at 11:54pm)	Holy smokes, that is crazy that they ran out of money for it... 3/6/10 at 3:10pm by Pumpkin_Pie	3	351
College Savings Ideas started by Theia (3/4/10 at 12:58am)	Also - the taxes and penalties only apply to the gains, not... 3/6/10 at 3:04pm by sunflower.mama	12	467
Sears Winter Clearance started by honeybunmom (3/3/10 at 6:32pm)	Went tonight and found a really nice Lands End winter coat... 3/5/10 at 11:47pm by Pumpkin_Pie	5	540
SUPER cheap Florida vacation ideas? started by kittywitty (2/5/10 at 3:03pm) 1 2	Don't forget having a relaxing vacation too. 3/5/10 at 10:39pm by WorldsBestMom	22	1,461
Need new Windows. Where to buy? started by FondestBianca (3/2/10 at 2:18pm)	Window are expensive - depending on size the cost for the... 3/5/10 at 9:28pm by annekevdbroek	14	451
wwyd?? Use credit to go to family wedding?? started by MommyDOK (3/1/10 at 2:08pm) 1 2	I agree with trying to fnd a cheaper way to go. As far as the... 3/5/10 at 3:01pm by mar123	25	1,176
Spurge for Yourself ;) (Women's winter jacket recommendation) started by cschick (3/4/10 at 12:00pm)	And another one in Niles, on Dempster, I think. I LOVE the LE... 3/5/10 at 2:31pm by Thalia	8	396
Resale sites for eco/natural products? started by subtle (3/4/10 at 1:36pm)	I randomly do searches on Craigslist for the word "organic"... 3/4/10 at 7:10pm by EarthyMamaofD...	1	344
February Low Income Support Thread started by Leta (2/5/10 at 8:39pm) 1 2 3…8	http://www.mothering.com/discussions....php?t=1201681 3/4/10 at 3:20am by Thystle	143	8,437
Putting my dream on hold (or, help me not hate my house...) started by amyamanda (3/2/10 at 9:35am) 1 2	Another here for you OP. I posted a week or so ago about the... 3/3/10 at 5:37pm by canuckgal	21	1,090
what would you do with 10,000? started by BaaBaa (2/27/10 at 10:49pm) 1 2	I voted invest because I would use it towards a down payment... 3/3/10 at 1:35am by treegardner	25	955
Getting sucked back in the debt trap! started by babygrant (2/25/10 at 2:09pm)	You can definitely trim down your excess. * Get rid of... 3/3/10 at 12:20am by knittingmoose	14	950
Help me figure out which car to get? (older cheaper vs newer) started by Satori (3/1/10 at 7:21pm)	i like my nissan versa, i got it brand new for $9,000. good... 3/3/10 at 12:00am by nataliachick7	16	515
Frugal toy ideas started by Cheshire (2/28/10 at 11:32am)	Garage sale season is coming up soon! 3/2/10 at 10:06pm by xmysticprincessx	14	463
Does anyone here have "your number" for retirement? How did you do it? started by hopefulfaith (3/1/10 at 3:04pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by hopefulfaith Zinemama, I've... 3/2/10 at 7:06pm by zinemama	6	423
Budget Spreadsheet Help started by mum5 (3/1/10 at 8:53pm)	Thank You! I'll check that out 3/2/10 at 11:09am by EricaDoula	3	262
LOC debt, a few questions… started by Olma (3/2/10 at 9:32am)	never mind 3/2/10 at 9:32am by Olma	0	229
Getting Out of Debt, Feb 2010 Edition started by mtm (1/31/10 at 9:27pm) 1 2 3…6	Quote: Originally Posted by _ktg_ Thanks everyone for the... 3/2/10 at 1:18am by eirual	117	4,046
* February 2010 Home Cooking Challenge * started by ursusarctos (2/1/10 at 3:15pm) 1 2 3…11	March thread:... 3/2/10 at 12:40am by Ianthe	210	4,729
Interesting Blog started by mtm (2/25/10 at 3:30pm)	http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/ 3/1/10 at 11:46pm by mtm	3	678
take income hit to spend more time together? started by smokeylo (3/1/10 at 1:04pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by A&A In this economy, dh wants... 3/1/10 at 11:02pm by PJJ	5	367
We paid off started by annettemarie (2/27/10 at 12:49pm) 1 2 3	It takes a lot of dedication to stick to the financial plan... 3/1/10 at 9:19pm by chezlyryan	41	1,487
Cheapest way to do a kitchen remodel? started by StormySar (2/9/10 at 3:22pm)	It's an expense that's for sure. I'm thinking about doing it... 3/1/10 at 6:45pm by souldawg	17	1,272
February No-Spend Challenge started by Smithie (2/1/10 at 3:05pm) 1 2 3…9	$170 total this month on fast food, plus whatever I spent in... 3/1/10 at 5:54pm by Smithie	176	4,409
carless with a babe? started by Angelorum (2/25/10 at 3:30pm)	I don't have a car and although it was a big transition it's... 3/1/10 at 5:32pm by basje	18	711
Anybody else get dumped by a CC company? started by Norasmomma (2/27/10 at 12:13pm)	I did, with no notice, but it was on a card I don't use.... 3/1/10 at 4:31pm by Geigerin	15	713
Neat article on what your taxes pay for started by mtm (3/1/10 at 1:57pm)	very cool article! I'm bookmarking the link to provide to... 3/1/10 at 2:06pm by _ktg_	1	165
Advice? Anyone BTDT? Sympathy? started by Purple*Lotus (2/27/10 at 9:06pm)	That is not the name of the collections company. But thank... 2/28/10 at 9:10pm by Purple*Lotus	5	554
Quick question on credit card charges started by Satori (2/28/10 at 5:56pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by Satori That the billing address... 2/28/10 at 8:55pm by velochic	4	259
pay off which debt-hypothetical started by Peony (2/27/10 at 7:59pm)	A financial advisor/banker should also know how much tax will... 2/28/10 at 1:46am by chezlyryan	4	276
WWYD? Building on land while have debt started by dex_millie (2/26/10 at 1:48pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by Smithie I agree. This is an... 2/27/10 at 9:38pm by dex_millie	5	371
Food bank ettiquette question started by missmich (2/25/10 at 1:31am)	Here everything is pre-boxes/bagged up and its 'take what you... 2/27/10 at 7:03pm by zebra15	18	1,342
What can I do? started by samanthasmom (2/19/10 at 11:13pm) 1 2	You can get the rate lowered on a credit card? What do you... 2/27/10 at 5:44pm by BunnySlippers	35	2,514
January 2010 Low Income Thread started by Leta (1/2/10 at 8:03pm) 1 2 3…9	(no title) 2/27/10 at 5:09pm by AngelBee	176	12,261
student loan consolidation question - income contingent started by frugalmama (2/27/10 at 4:40pm)	Quick question since they aren't open today to ask. I... 2/27/10 at 4:40pm by frugalmama	0	158
Life Insurance started by FnkyGreenMama (2/24/10 at 11:22pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by sunflower.mama Don't know what... 2/27/10 at 2:28pm by pbjmama	11	491
I scored a JA Henckel's knife..... started by Norasmomma (2/27/10 at 12:02pm)	That's an awesome score!!! I'm here just drooling and... 2/27/10 at 12:07pm by _ktg_	1	185
Car Donation or selling it to the garage? WWYD started by _ktg_ (2/26/10 at 6:48pm)	I think you could sell it for scrap metal for $200. Call... 2/27/10 at 11:50am by laura163	9	367
Why do we say "$19.99" instead of "$20.00?" started by carfreemama (2/22/10 at 3:14pm) 1 2	I used to do that - automatically round up to where the tax... 2/27/10 at 11:02am by Juvysen	20	5,366
buying a second vehicle to save money? started by seeing_stars (2/25/10 at 7:42pm)	I think you might be surprised how many cars can fit 3 car... 2/26/10 at 10:14pm by sanguine_speed	10	425
Very cheap or free date/romantic night? started by Pariah (2/26/10 at 2:25pm)	Or drag the mattress/air mattress into the living room and... 2/26/10 at 8:17pm by BetsyS	8	301
New local wage tax...? started by 4evermom (2/23/10 at 10:46pm)	I live in a city with a local tax and it is all handled at... 2/26/10 at 1:45pm by maryeliz	16	485
Visa Gift Cards: How safe are they, are they worth it? started by Aeress (2/22/10 at 7:48pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by Apricot The visa gift cards... 2/25/10 at 5:24pm by ScarletBegonias	13	840
Extreme Frugality - The other people think I'm crazy thread! started by ParisApril (12/4/09 at 11:43am) 1 2 3…8	I love all the dumpster diving discussion...I can't wait... 2/25/10 at 4:42pm by Pariah	155	15,023
Canada Student Loan Interest Relief started by quantumleap (2/22/10 at 11:30pm)	If I qualify, and their online calculator indicates that I... 2/25/10 at 12:33pm by yeahwhat	9	384
a question about budgeting "methods" started by red and lulu (2/24/10 at 3:44pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by CJsMama he also thinks that... 2/25/10 at 11:50am by mnnice	8	453