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Buying boys clothes for yourself started by wildmonkeys (1/13/10 at 11:32am)	Must be something in the air, because I noticed this... 1/14/10 at 1:20pm by Ruthiegirl	12	498
Credit Cards started by Sol_y_Paz (1/13/10 at 7:24pm)	They will take less then you owe, but the op was wondering if... 1/14/10 at 12:09pm by nataliachick7	9	347
Buying children's clothes ahead of time, how to do it frugally? started by Olma (1/12/10 at 1:35pm) 1 2	I recently had the buy-in-matching-colours brainwave for DD.... 1/14/10 at 1:05am by Smokering	29	1,402
The Juice Deal? started by AnalogWife (1/9/10 at 7:26pm) 1 2	I stock up on v8 fusion when it is 2 for $5 and cut it 50/50... 1/14/10 at 12:50am by lilyka	31	1,224
Need support/help being happy for family started by sunflower.mama (1/12/10 at 3:40pm)	I so understand OP! I get bouts like that, too. My brother... 1/13/10 at 3:26pm by sweetjasmine	18	867
Use CC or not? started by Deir (1/12/10 at 9:12pm)	Oh NO! I knew you guys would smack sense into me! LOL 1/13/10 at 2:09pm by Deir	13	383
Food Stamps Questions started by Charmie981 (1/12/10 at 4:50pm)	I reapplied for food stamps in late November, right before... 1/13/10 at 11:23am by AlwaysByMySide	9	630
Can you recommend a coffee maker? started by nataliachick7 (1/12/10 at 2:37pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by Tizzy We have a stainless steel... 1/13/10 at 11:04am by shayinme	8	268
Straight Commission and budgeting/saving?? started by Stayseeliz (1/13/10 at 2:38am)	We're not in the same position (50% salary/50% commission),... 1/13/10 at 9:14am by BetsyS	1	292
Has anyone confirmed Costco takes EBT now? started by Norasmomma (1/11/10 at 1:46pm)	I have been using at mine since after thanksgiving. I'd call... 1/13/10 at 3:24am by Smocked	9	4,808
Not sure which direction to take in nursing career and in schooling. started by Paxjourney (1/12/10 at 12:50am)	Quote: Originally Posted by traceface One point to consider... 1/13/10 at 2:27am by Paxjourney	16	459
Christmas Present Waste started by HappyMommy2 (1/10/10 at 9:03pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by sunflower.mama OP - instead of... 1/12/10 at 8:52pm by Turquesa	13	762
Salary Negotiation How To? started by quantumleap (1/12/10 at 1:30pm)	A couple of things come to mind: 1. He could simply state... 1/12/10 at 3:35pm by honeybunmom	1	180
How to find a Thrift Store? started by sidandspencersmom (1/12/10 at 11:34am)	Right. They are for anyone to shop at. They use the profit... 1/12/10 at 12:52pm by 4evermom	3	189
Please help me brainstorm started by brokenheart (1/10/10 at 1:58am) 1 2	Are you familiar with the Ontario Student Assistance Plan... 1/11/10 at 8:47pm by sanguine_speed	22	1,232
H&M and Wal-Mart destroy and trash unsold goods started by Thystle (1/8/10 at 3:28pm) 1 2 3	Quote: Originally Posted by MissinNYC But they paid him for... 1/11/10 at 7:43pm by 1babysmom	49	2,033
Oh, Bother... started by Leta (1/6/10 at 1:52pm)	Quote: Yes, I've checked with John and he can get us a copy... 1/11/10 at 7:30pm by grahamsmom98	8	725
Green Works products $2 off coupon at Target started by busymama77 (1/11/10 at 2:05pm)	Bought two bathroom cleaners yesterday at Target and noticed... 1/11/10 at 2:05pm by busymama77	0	122
Cell phone savings started by justamama (1/9/10 at 11:06pm)	Or perhaps they want to keep you as a customer. 1/11/10 at 4:05am by sunnysandiegan	3	229
Living on Nothing but Food Stamps started by Thystle (1/3/10 at 6:44pm) 1 2	Yup, that's us right now too for the past couple months. 1/11/10 at 2:26am by sunanthem	20	1,806
Furnace replacement assistance for family with no income. started by Christian_mom (1/10/10 at 12:17pm)	I know weatherization does energy audits and will replace... 1/10/10 at 8:47pm by Christian_mom	5	762
bad luck--just need to vent started by sanguine_speed (1/7/10 at 11:06pm)	that sucks. 1/10/10 at 8:00pm by dancebaraka	15	725
Is the right financial choice always the right choice? started by NiteNicole (1/8/10 at 1:17pm)	another thought I'm having... something that has worked for... 1/10/10 at 7:23pm by dancebaraka	15	897
Odyssey vs Sienna started by sbrinton (12/22/09 at 8:05pm) 1 2	We have a 2005 Odyssey and love it. We were also struggling... 1/10/10 at 3:42pm by my2girlz	26	1,049
Signing Time Deal started by jnet24 (1/9/10 at 5:30pm)	Signing Time is wonderful. When DD was just 2, and had just... 1/10/10 at 3:14pm by Leta	2	211
H&M and Wal-Mart destroy and trash unsold goods started by Thystle (1/8/10 at 3:21pm)	I think that practice is really common. I work in a... 1/9/10 at 11:25pm by ArtsyMomma	7	335
Super rug steal! started by Pumpkin_Pie (1/9/10 at 6:06pm)	It looks gorgeous! Nice deal! 1/9/10 at 10:20pm by sugarlumpkin	6	318
Parents--should I ask about their finances? started by RosemaryS-F (1/8/10 at 1:10am)	You can talk to them, but there really isn't much you can do... 1/9/10 at 9:29pm by NightOwlwitho...	9	605
renting out house and buying a new one started by chevy974 (1/5/10 at 8:26pm)	If this home will be her primary residence, and the first... 1/8/10 at 8:29pm by mom of B	9	533
new siding or a simple addition? started by confustication (1/8/10 at 12:39am)	you will spend money on siding that will be ripped out when... 1/8/10 at 1:45pm by Usually Curious	3	239
cell phone, wwyd?? started by MommyDOK (1/5/10 at 1:39pm)	MiFi is a little USB dongle from Verizon. You plug it in to... 1/8/10 at 12:05pm by Leta	13	598
greener groceries on a low income started by happyhats (4/11/09 at 3:50am) 1 2	I think that growing your own food is the best thing you can... 1/8/10 at 5:19am by lucifugous	26	1,617
Woo Hoo! It can be done!!! started by sunnysandiegan (1/6/10 at 4:18am)	(no title) 1/8/10 at 3:16am by TiredX2	6	555
Do you know any cheap ways to winterize my house? started by femalephish (1/6/10 at 8:59am)	If you have a financial hardship or are low income your area... 1/8/10 at 1:05am by RosemaryS-F	13	579
Home Affordability -` Did Anyone Have Luck With It? started by AnnaNova (12/28/09 at 10:22pm) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by MamaEli Yes, we did. But, that... 1/8/10 at 1:02am by RosemaryS-F	32	1,408
Question about dependents and taxes started by GreenGranolaMama (1/6/10 at 11:18am)	http://www.irs.gov/individuals/artic...=96196,00.html has a... 1/7/10 at 11:20pm by sapphire_chan	8	477
If you were unexpectedly given $5K cash, WWYD? started by sunnysandiegan (12/12/09 at 3:17am) 1 2 3	We're expecting a $5000 bonus for dh in a few weeks and it's... 1/7/10 at 10:52pm by sapphire_chan	52	1,750
Can you use a debit card at a hotel? started by Purple*Lotus (1/6/10 at 10:00pm)	My wonderful boss (who lives near work) was nice enough to... 1/7/10 at 9:24pm by Purple*Lotus	16	569
Vacuum recommendation started by Miasmamma (1/5/10 at 3:51pm)	I have an inside dog that sheds like crazy, and was burning... 1/7/10 at 8:01pm by mom of B	16	456
paying for college courses when you're not a fulltime student? started by MommyDOK (1/6/10 at 8:17pm)	I went part time and recieved full time financial aid. Its... 1/7/10 at 2:54am by zebra15	4	250
Tax Refund Calculators started by Leta (1/4/10 at 11:42pm) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by MtBikeLover If you plug in all... 1/6/10 at 6:39pm by BJewels79	20	901
For anyone who's made subsidized student loan payments during the GRACE period... started by 1babysmom (1/5/10 at 10:17pm)	My student loan companies apply it to the future interest... 1/6/10 at 6:02pm by cristeen	6	312
Paying for expensive car repair started by Red Pajama (1/5/10 at 5:56pm)	Thanks for replies. I'd already priced the work, and knew it... 1/6/10 at 5:11pm by Red Pajama	5	308
MIL secondary cardholder racked up huge bill! started by Mommy2Teagan (1/5/10 at 2:30pm)	obviously close the account (you can't close it till its paid... 1/6/10 at 10:55am by lilyka	8	911
Post-Holiday Sales! Share your links here. started by annettemarie (12/26/09 at 11:35am) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by annettemarie I don't know if... 1/6/10 at 10:50am by HSMOM3	30	1,372
just thought I would share my good scores today! started by Bellamaphone (1/6/10 at 12:57am)	wtg 1/6/10 at 2:54am by zebra15	1	170
Car loan and divorce started by NewDirections (1/5/10 at 5:23pm)	: I got the house. I took the loan. I have 18 months to... 1/6/10 at 12:00am by lilyka	5	374
If you have an easel... started by Dandelionkid (1/5/10 at 6:59pm)	Well- we have the melissa and doug easel so it goes under and... 1/5/10 at 7:26pm by Dandelionkid	2	218
Uglify stuff to keep it safe? started by JTA Mom (1/3/10 at 4:38am)	Quote: Originally Posted by RooRooDog You know, I've always... 1/5/10 at 2:50pm by HeatherAtHome	17	1,077
$5 magazine subscrptions started by MsHiss (1/4/10 at 10:41pm)	Wow! That is a huge deal! Thanks for the tip as a... 1/5/10 at 12:56pm by _ktg_	1	247