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Saving money on groceries without coupons started by BetsyS (1/22/10 at 11:18am)	I shop like most of the previous posters. I save most of my... 1/24/10 at 12:51am by my2girlz	12	584
I need coupon help!! started by Freedom~Mama (1/20/10 at 3:34pm)	Wow thanks for all the good info. and tips! I am going to... 1/24/10 at 12:08am by Freedom~Mama	10	434
Pantry challenge - what to do with frozen cherry tomatoes? started by amyamanda (1/21/10 at 9:46am)	Quote: Originally Posted by hopefulfaith I love to roast... 1/24/10 at 12:04am by artemis33	11	475
Uninsured driver started by velochic (1/21/10 at 5:43pm) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by mnnice I always thought you can... 1/23/10 at 10:44pm by xmysticprincessx	20	892
Can we talk about buying a car? started by Satori (1/21/10 at 4:43pm)	We just bought a used car today, paid cash for it. We looked... 1/23/10 at 10:35pm by Hey Mama!	18	642
Super frugal remodeling ideas started by PenelopeJune (1/22/10 at 6:18pm)	I've seen the "torn paper" thing done (on Interior Motives or... 1/23/10 at 8:36pm by wombatclay	13	583
Mini-van/car recommendations? started by JTA Mom (1/22/10 at 8:24pm)	We had a Mazda MPV and loved it. What I am wanting now is a... 1/23/10 at 8:23pm by Drummer's Wife	8	319
What is the best way to sell gold? started by zipworth (1/21/10 at 2:46pm)	I see you are in NS. There are ads on TV all the time right... 1/23/10 at 5:12pm by just_lily	6	368
Help me pick a cell phone please! started by Tizzy (1/21/10 at 4:57pm)	Quote: So I don't know if a cell is even a viable option, I'd... 1/23/10 at 4:54pm by CarrieMF	11	380
Pay As You Go cell phones?? started by just_lily (1/20/10 at 1:16am)	i was looking into this a year ago and made a huge... 1/22/10 at 2:43am by josybear	9	350
Grocery shopping for large family- Costco or "regular" store started by mommyto4grits (1/21/10 at 2:21pm)	I have a family of 6, and used to spend $650/month on... 1/22/10 at 12:10am by Nitenites	6	799
Foreclosure of a rental started by APToddlerMama (1/21/10 at 5:25pm)	I would look into your state laws. In some states, the bank... 1/21/10 at 6:16pm by leavemealone	2	325
YAY thrift stores! I scored two 100% wool blankets! How to .... started by canuckgal (12/9/09 at 8:21pm)	I just picked one up this morning at the thrift store. Only... 1/21/10 at 3:31pm by daytripper75	13	960
Affordable Life Insurance ideas started by gbailey (1/20/10 at 9:23pm)	I have mine through Aflac. It's 20 year term. $200,000 for... 1/21/10 at 2:58pm by Monarchgrrl	5	359
Need a used computer asap! started by Freedom~Mama (1/20/10 at 4:29pm)	Are you near a public library?? Many of ours have free &... 1/21/10 at 2:23pm by Gray's Mommy	7	364
Laser Printer? X-posted in Learning at Home started by akichan (1/13/10 at 10:09pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by mnnice The only printer I... 1/21/10 at 12:37pm by bellabear	9	336
Anyone have more than one stand-alone freezer? started by quelindo (1/20/10 at 6:59pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by Ola_ I think it's good to keep... 1/21/10 at 11:38am by littleplum	10	282
MediCal vs. paying out of pocket started by JTA Mom (1/20/10 at 6:00pm)	youre lucky. in illinois it is illegal to pay for anything... 1/20/10 at 11:32pm by nataliachick7	6	222
Internet: Two Providers? started by Leta (1/17/10 at 11:35pm)	Ha ha, problem solved! I called AT&T, told them that Charter... 1/20/10 at 6:45pm by Leta	5	336
What do you spend on groceries. started by walking burp cloth (1/10/10 at 4:54pm) 1 2 3 4 5	Quote: Originally Posted by mom0810 Now I KNOW my Jewel is... 1/20/10 at 3:27pm by shayinme	94	3,519
To make a homemade gift, or to not make a homemade gift, that is the question.. started by Purple*Lotus (1/19/10 at 11:16pm) 1 2	Make the blanket! I know exactly how you feel, I've got 5(at... 1/20/10 at 2:43pm by caiesmommy	24	617
high efficiency appliances and the water bill started by honeybunmom (1/14/10 at 12:23pm)	Ok, water was $17.58 and sewer was $15.12. ETA: we used 43... 1/20/10 at 2:16pm by honeybunmom	7	381
Live for free w/an hour commute? Or pay rent and no commute? started by Fuamami (1/14/10 at 2:38am) 1 2	Definitely do it!! I would. As many pp have said, you can... 1/20/10 at 11:24am by lakeruby	27	1,182
Gazelle Intensity in the New Year started by annettemarie (12/29/09 at 1:39pm) 1 2 3	Quote: Originally Posted by JamieCatheryn I was all set to... 1/20/10 at 10:31am by lakeruby	44	2,394
Good deals at the Body Shop started by sunflower.mama (1/20/10 at 12:30am)	If you have one near you and like their products, it's a good... 1/20/10 at 12:30am by sunflower.mama	0	137
GnuCash? started by MariaMadly (1/19/10 at 5:16pm)	Thank you! 1/20/10 at 12:28am by MariaMadly	2	203
Anyone know where I can find a tax refund calendar? started by Norasmomma (1/19/10 at 11:24pm)	http://www.efile.com/tax-refund/where-is-my-refund/ go here... 1/20/10 at 12:24am by zacharysmom	1	159
Cheapest way to buy flour started by loraxc (1/19/10 at 4:35pm)	No food coop here, alas. I also do not belong to Costco... 1/19/10 at 8:04pm by loraxc	4	428
anyone move from a high col area to low? started by yukookoo (1/10/10 at 11:45am)	We did this. Left behind SoCal for Pittsburgh and now Kansas... 1/19/10 at 5:27pm by pumpkin	12	611
Great deal on kids winter coats! started by MtBikeLover (1/19/10 at 3:08pm)	In case you are looking to buy for next year..... I just got... 1/19/10 at 3:08pm by MtBikeLover	0	166
S/O refi ??'s, Quick, easy ways to make house worth more? started by bobandjess99 (1/17/10 at 8:51pm)	I can't think of much that wouldn't cost money. The appraisal... 1/19/10 at 12:55pm by EFmom	19	579
Current video interview of Amy Dacyczyn -aka- Tightwad Gazette started by Thystle (1/19/10 at 3:46am)	Sometimes, I wish she was my neighbor!! I love love loved her... 1/19/10 at 12:54pm by Amys1st	2	343
Buying in bulk/storing spices started by mamaofprincesses (1/18/10 at 5:46pm)	I buy most of my spices in bulk as well, I put them into a... 1/18/10 at 10:36pm by Denvergirlie	3	266
can't afford to live in our house, and can't afford to sell it started by Oliver'sMom (1/12/10 at 11:13pm) 1 2	Personally I would sell at a loss and walk away. The few... 1/18/10 at 7:22pm by lucyem	22	1,449
Are space heaters ok to use for 2 months instead of central heat? started by kittywitty (11/30/09 at 3:51pm) 1 2 3	We plan on keeping our electric heaters at a low temperature... 1/18/10 at 12:51pm by HeatherAtHome	42	2,050
Mortgage refi questions. started by bobandjess99 (1/15/10 at 11:57pm)	Thanks somuch. 1/17/10 at 8:21pm by bobandjess99	6	437
When frugality isn't enough ... started by ilovemygirl (1/13/10 at 1:07pm)	I would really actively advertise and see if you can take on... 1/17/10 at 5:50pm by momofmine	19	1,427
Asking landlord to lower rent? ((WONDERFUL UPDATE!! post #38)) started by UberMama (11/2/09 at 4:29am) 1 2 3	Love good news! 1/17/10 at 1:08am by ikesmom	46	4,551
Playmobil 75% off at Borders started by sarasprings (1/15/10 at 8:39am)	bummed- I went to Borders today looking for amazing deals. My... 1/16/10 at 9:48pm by alicia622	2	584
.........nevermind.... started by Denvergirlie (1/16/10 at 2:03pm)	nevermind, I just got some more Intel which makes my entire... 1/16/10 at 2:03pm by Denvergirlie	0	184
Help me lower my cable bill!! started by jennmiller (1/7/10 at 10:41pm)	I know this thread is ten days old or so, but I figured I'd... 1/16/10 at 9:03am by pinksprklybar...	12	560
just want to scream started by VisionaryMom (1/13/10 at 8:30pm)	Can you look into doing this yourself at all? I ask because... 1/16/10 at 5:51am by Kontessa	11	611
Frugal, 'healthy' treats started by JTA Mom (1/15/10 at 7:51pm)	That sounds So cool I'll have to try it sometime. 1/15/10 at 9:07pm by cwat	2	343
Great Budgeting, etc Calculators started by D&S Mom (1/13/10 at 3:45pm)	I love Gail and Til Debt do Us Part. For those that get slice... 1/15/10 at 8:56pm by mtm	2	286
Debt Collector Issue started by VisionaryMom (1/14/10 at 4:14pm) 1 2 3	This thread has been so informative. Thanks, mamas! 1/15/10 at 8:49pm by pinksprklybar...	41	1,657
It's January! What do you do to organize/plan your finances for the coming year? started by hopefulfaith (1/15/10 at 7:42pm)	As our family CFO, January is traditionally my time to plan... 1/15/10 at 7:42pm by hopefulfaith	0	166
Anyone know what's going on with Income Tax Witholding Changes? started by umarider (1/13/10 at 11:03am)	I know what you mean. We don't make that much (under the EITC... 1/15/10 at 4:53pm by kittywitty	4	431
And it keeps coming... started by VisionaryMom (1/15/10 at 10:43am)	Oh BrandiRhoades, I'm so sorry that you and your family are... 1/15/10 at 2:40pm by cwat	5	470
Bought a new refrigerator today started by Gray's Mommy (1/14/10 at 12:06am)	Quote: Originally Posted by bigteamug While spending EF... 1/15/10 at 9:32am by velochic	11	419
All Right, Walgreens! started by Leta (1/13/10 at 10:46pm)	Oh, oh! I'll have to check my WG's for those! I've been... 1/14/10 at 1:41pm by sweetjasmine	4	389