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Americans Waste 40 Percent of Food started by gurumama (11/30/09 at 12:35pm) 1 2 3 4	I don't think the adults in the house (me, my parents, my... 12/6/09 at 3:50pm by sweetpeppers	74	2,101
Burt's Bees Grab Bag deal started by sunnysandiegan (12/5/09 at 6:56am)	I'm not sure if it worked for me or not. It showed the codes... 12/6/09 at 2:01pm by leavemealone	5	461
Help me budget please?? started by brennan (12/5/09 at 11:04pm)	We're in the same boat, but have only our small emergency... 12/6/09 at 12:30pm by eirual	2	217
WWYD with these baby & toddler clothes? started by Barefoot~Baker (12/4/09 at 9:04am)	Thanks everyone Yeah, they would just be for extra cash, I... 12/6/09 at 9:15am by Barefoot~Baker	8	356
any ideas on the best way to sell a used laptop? started by sunnylady303 (12/4/09 at 1:41pm)	Yes - you really can't compare Macs to PCs. You can't buy a... 12/5/09 at 2:31pm by sunflower.mama	8	271
just an fyi for laser printers... and what about toner refill kits? started by StormySar (12/5/09 at 1:38am)	Ubermama- that's what Im talking about. My laser printer did... 12/5/09 at 11:18am by StormySar	4	199
Gift Cards started by lunamama (12/2/09 at 1:55pm)	I googled "gift card deals" and got a bunch of great deals... 12/5/09 at 5:18am by sunnysandiegan	13	335
Help! Need 50th Bday Gift for FIL today! started by whoami (12/5/09 at 5:04am)	delete me 12/5/09 at 5:04am by whoami	0	122
Gas fireplace vs. central gas heat? started by nwmomof2 (12/4/09 at 2:32am)	When we were running just the gas insert fireplace (20 years... 12/5/09 at 3:57am by springbabes	3	1,600
the winter veggies/seasonal produce thread started by canuckgal (12/4/09 at 12:48am)	I'm glad you posted this thread here...I tried to post a... 12/5/09 at 12:37am by beansmama	11	287
Electric space heaters at night? started by Barefoot~Baker (12/4/09 at 10:05am)	We don't heat our house at night. We live in the Pacific NW... 12/4/09 at 10:58pm by Ornery	2	252
No more than 35% of income on all housing costs, including utilities. Realistic? started by Delicateflower (12/1/09 at 3:01pm) 1 2 3 4	I thought it seemed unrealistic, but then I calculated our... 12/4/09 at 6:56pm by Ruthiegirl	68	2,013
Wooden Dryer Rack? started by Happiestever (12/2/09 at 2:54am) 1 2	I found one very similar to that at a garage sale a few years... 12/4/09 at 4:21pm by mi_amor	22	448
wasting food, what are the ways to use up food instead of wasting it? started by Amys1st (12/1/09 at 11:00am) 1 2 3 4	Quote: Originally Posted by Amys1st My MIL and mom both... 12/4/09 at 2:56pm by Yooper	78	2,004
Plan Toys parking garage - today only (?) started by Jenelle (12/3/09 at 2:43pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by lucyem The difference is that... 12/4/09 at 12:40pm by cschick	9	346
Is it wrong to bounce on your mortgage if you feel you're in danger? started by annettemarie (12/2/09 at 8:39pm)	This thread will not be returned. 12/3/09 at 11:56pm by annettemarie	1	216
Free shipping through 12/10 at Natural Baby Catalog started by annettemarie (12/3/09 at 4:47pm)	Whoops-- here you go!http://naturalbaby.stores.yahoo.net/ 12/3/09 at 10:56pm by annettemarie	2	117
Three Things... started by Leta (12/3/09 at 12:47pm)	I just wish they'd make a fuel efficient car like this one... 12/3/09 at 8:07pm by Kristine233	3	268
"gingerbread man decorating kit" gift (help needed!) started by kathirynne (12/3/09 at 3:21pm)	Those mini M&Ms might come in a holiday tube in Christmas... 12/3/09 at 7:37pm by travlr	13	520
Another food waste question started by sunnylady303 (12/3/09 at 11:13am)	I am usually too lazy to cut up every piece of fruit my dd... 12/3/09 at 6:46pm by Attila the Honey	15	320
Would you use this cheese? started by mamaofprincesses (12/2/09 at 10:53pm) 1 2	It's fine (unless it's smelly or discolored) Yum, what a... 12/3/09 at 6:30pm by Attila the Honey	20	522
I feel like an alien from another planet started by Marcella_Moxley (12/2/09 at 1:03am)	I enjoy Christmas, but feel kind of "eh" about Thanksgiving.... 12/3/09 at 5:57pm by Maddy123	13	686
why is this so much cheaper than this and WWYD? started by sunnylady303 (12/2/09 at 2:26pm) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by Leta A little OT, but you can... 12/3/09 at 1:28pm by honeybunmom	20	994
Financial goals/plans/resolutions for '10 started by Mama~Love (11/28/09 at 6:13pm)	Financial goals for 2010: Stay on Budget! We are just now... 12/3/09 at 11:28am by Nemesis	19	522
Restaurant.com Feed it Forward on Facebook - free $10 Restaurant.com gift cert! started by UberMama (12/3/09 at 11:13am)	See here:... 12/3/09 at 11:13am by UberMama	0	127
How can I find out if we qualify for government assistance? started by liliaceae (12/3/09 at 12:04am)	You should be able to search for "[your state] medicaid" or... 12/3/09 at 10:13am by leavemealone	2	279
My Kenmore front loader sucks and now I need a new washer! Update post #7,#17 started by ParisApril (11/27/09 at 11:14pm) 1 2	The posts here are scaring me. We have a 7 year old Kenmore... 12/3/09 at 1:04am by camprunner	22	1,180
what is a typical amount of $ spent per child? started by lnitti (11/25/09 at 1:45am) 1 2 3 4 5	average, about $10. my boys will receive two (or maybe three)... 12/2/09 at 4:32pm by doubledutch	89	4,066
Thanksgiving promotions extended plus free shipping at joann.com! started by annettemarie (12/2/09 at 1:09am)	Thanks! Just ordered some yarn I've been needing. Didn't have... 12/2/09 at 12:16pm by 4evermom	2	183
Help me plan for groceries.. started by confustication (12/1/09 at 1:07pm)	Sounds like part of it is that you and your H ened to sit... 12/2/09 at 11:55am by SuzyLee	7	287
Life Insurance question... started by MariesMama (12/1/09 at 4:39pm)	it depends on how much insurance you are purchasing. 100K or... 12/2/09 at 11:34am by iowaorganic	6	251
Frugal Entertainment? started by mazajo (11/29/09 at 6:21pm)	My town has free horse and carriage rides every Saturday in... 12/2/09 at 9:20am by madskye	9	315
Would this be rude? started by NCmama (11/28/09 at 11:23pm)	I agree with the previous posts. Not rude at all. However,... 12/2/09 at 7:40am by milosmomma	11	851
Free calendar, photo book, $25 credit at American Greetings started by MacroMama (12/1/09 at 2:48pm)	Great! I'm glad. I was hoping someone else would take... 12/2/09 at 12:58am by MacroMama	3	231
Short sale or stick with it? started by Chloe'sMama (12/1/09 at 4:33pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by ThereseReich That is the same... 12/1/09 at 11:48pm by Ola_	9	378
November Low Income Thread started by Jyotsna (11/1/09 at 3:45am) 1 2 3…17	sorry I have been absent for a while, Things have been pretty... 12/1/09 at 11:20pm by natural_mama89	324	15,683
How to disscuss finances with family.... should I even have to? started by Ofwait (11/29/09 at 2:45am)	i always bake 55 mini loaves of quick bread for our family... 12/1/09 at 10:37pm by Jackies Ladybug	15	701
Americans Waste 40 Percent of Food & The SPIN OFF started by fullofgrace (12/1/09 at 3:39pm)	Goodness people! abimommy has removed the spin-off of this... 12/1/09 at 8:22pm by fullofgrace	1	173
~November~ Home Cooked Challenge!! started by Ianthe (11/1/09 at 9:27pm) 1 2 3…11	01 - leftover smoked brisket 02 - stray meat - one steak, two... 12/1/09 at 5:17pm by Kismet_fw	215	4,411
Would you do this? started by quelindo (11/28/09 at 2:11pm)	Around here stores will honour sale prices on items that you... 12/1/09 at 3:28pm by Ola_	9	505
~November No-Spend Challenge~ We're trying to save as much as possible in November -- Come Join Us! started by CrunchyVTMom (10/30/09 at 9:33pm) 1 2 3…13	ok... finished off the month about evenly spread between and... 12/1/09 at 5:10am by vivalamama	258	4,973
Ideas for things to do for free... started by Magelet (11/30/09 at 5:02am)	tracymom, I love your ideas, and look forward to trying them... 12/1/09 at 12:19am by Magelet	9	316
Need minivan recs. with an eye on value started by Mamatoto2 (11/25/09 at 1:19pm) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by Mamatoto2 Can you explain this... 11/30/09 at 9:05pm by boheime	20	709
Am I going to be renting forever, or worse? started by MariesMama (11/28/09 at 3:23am)	Quote: Originally Posted by TiredX2 If it is truly just a... 11/30/09 at 5:58pm by GuildJenn	13	737
Techie Ways To Save $$$ started by Leta (11/27/09 at 1:14am)	Quote: Originally Posted by EFmom I'm an academic librarian... 11/30/09 at 12:02am by Leta	14	689
Is it wrong to bounce on your mortgage if you feel you're in danger? started by Ionela (11/29/09 at 6:48pm)	...Messed up this poll. Please see other thread. Sorry! 11/29/09 at 6:48pm by Ionela	0	138
Discount Codes for natural toy/gift websites? started by Biscuits & Gravy (11/29/09 at 12:15am)	Sara'a Toy Box has a bunch of coupon codes for natural toy... 11/29/09 at 1:00am by Jen+2monkeys	1	170
Taking a 20% hour and pay cut... on purpose. Gulp. started by tinuviel_k (11/24/09 at 4:33pm) 1 2 3	I don't think you are crazy at all. IMO it is important to... 11/28/09 at 10:59pm by StrawberryFields	41	1,444
Talk about a mark-up! started by beansmama (11/28/09 at 5:46pm)	One thing I wished I had for DD was a play mat/gym. I had a... 11/28/09 at 6:02pm by EmmysMama	3	319
Old navy HUGE sale ends today- coupon code started by mamefati28 (11/28/09 at 12:06pm)	I love ON. I wish I hadn't spent all our $ on something else,... 11/28/09 at 5:28pm by Chicky2	2	292