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Thread	Last Post	Replies	Views
Cutting long distance costs for USA Phone - ideas? started by frugalmama (12/22/11 at 3:03pm)	We purchased an Ooma from Costco 2-3 years ago. We paid less... 12/29/11 at 12:15pm by sunnysandiegan	6	163
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How much $ do you plan to spend per child THIS holiday season? started by taubel (11/20/11 at 7:38am) 1 2 3…8	Mine have not made it any easier on us this year. Both DS1... 12/28/11 at 11:49am by MariaMadly	150	6,067
Is being frugal worth it? started by ilovemygirl (12/6/11 at 1:48pm)	I agree with do the Disney if you want. There are so many many... 12/28/11 at 8:41am by Amys1st	18	908
Will anyone refinance our mortgage? wdyt.. started by samanthasmom (12/25/11 at 8:16pm)	Ok, refinancing can be an option and I would go with a credit... 12/27/11 at 4:33am by Imakcerka	3	208
Would you make the move? started by hippiemombian (12/26/11 at 3:14pm)	I would move,but my concern would be the bills if any of the... 12/27/11 at 3:29am by mattemma04	2	114
"Call Me Crazy!" Financial Initiatives? started by canadianhippie (12/10/11 at 4:27pm) 1 2	It really depends. Some states have exemptions for small... 12/25/11 at 12:20am by Momsteader	20	570
Need advice on trading in car for one with lower gas consumption (LONG!) started by MrsHin2002 (10/10/11 at 4:11am)	I agree with this. I'd keep the Santa Fe. 12/23/11 at 5:51am by A&A	15	312
buying calling cards to call overseas started by MommyDOK (11/13/11 at 9:57am)	We been very happy with OneSuite prepaid. Most of Europe... 12/22/11 at 2:49pm by CelloMomCars	11	135
An affordable Laptop VS. Portable DVD Player? started by simplygreen (12/21/11 at 5:28am)	We have an amazon kindle fire and watch movies on it. That is... 12/22/11 at 11:16am by rcr	5	417
Good ideas for a classroom activity for 2nd graders? started by cristina47454 (12/18/11 at 2:41pm)	My son did push pin art and he loved it so much, it's hanging... 12/22/11 at 7:23am by greenmom4	4	90
bought house Jan 2006; are we stuck here? started by onetrumpeter (12/7/10 at 8:56pm)	It really is better not to look. I get those house magazines... 12/21/11 at 2:13am by mattemma04	14	1,236
Family Vacations started by AKA_PI (12/5/11 at 12:24pm)	Cruising can be a cheaper alternative. We went on a cruise... 12/20/11 at 3:43pm by StarJune	6	288
Land's End sale 40% off + free shipping started by Poddi (12/18/11 at 8:25pm)	My sons have worn Land's End parkas for 2 years, and they... 12/20/11 at 6:37am by nd_deadhead	2	305
December Pantry Challenge started by kathirynne (12/8/11 at 11:32am)	Kathirynne- Happy belated birthday to your DD! 12/19/11 at 3:43pm by zebra15	4	330
NoSpend November - Money in the Bank is a Reason to be Thankful started by kathirynne (11/1/11 at 1:37pm) 1 2 3 4	Awesome Wolfcat! Congrads. 12/19/11 at 12:55pm by AnkaJones	60	1,137
Question For Homeowners started by trekkingirl (3/26/11 at 6:54pm) 1 2	You're welcome! Since you are not really looking to make a... 12/19/11 at 11:53am by MrsSlocombe	21	1,003
Stocking Stuffer Ideas started by PoetryLover (9/26/09 at 5:30pm) 1 2 3 4 5	We put a satsuma, some gold foil-wrapped chocolate coins and a... 12/18/11 at 3:42pm by orangefoot	83	5,079
Very Little $ for downpayment on a home ... What are my options? started by ilovemygirl (12/12/11 at 7:10am)	There is a govt agency in Iowa called ECIA that provides a 25%... 12/15/11 at 8:12am by terese17	12	376
2011 Frugal Xmas (and other holidays) started by Thystle (9/22/11 at 12:15am) 1 2 3 4 5	Another deal for the gardeners - Peaceful Valley seed packets... 12/11/11 at 12:43pm by kitchensqueen	97	4,365
playmobil, help, please! started by geemom (12/1/11 at 9:12am) 1 2	We have the farm set, but my kids rarely use the barn. We... 12/10/11 at 10:45pm by weliveinthefo...	20	1,471
Please share your favorite free or low cost holiday traditions! started by PennyRoo (11/30/11 at 10:23am)	We buy a new board game and open it on Christmas Eve and... 12/6/11 at 11:46pm by Momsteader	12	280
Fall 2011 Low Income Support Thread started by Thystle (9/22/11 at 12:10am) 1 2 3…10	New thread ladies! ... 12/5/11 at 12:32am by Thystle	191	7,559
Christmas and ZERO spending money = stress!! started by Gracefulmom (11/18/10 at 10:59am) 1 2	back to this again...ugh 12/3/11 at 5:03pm by saoirse2007	23	3,594
The Advent Calendar Thread started by Chicky2 (11/28/11 at 7:27am) 1 2	I was reading on a couple of blogs that some families do... 12/2/11 at 5:22pm by redbirdlady	22	995
Selling scrap metal - or, how to make the most of the junk in my house... started by worthy (11/11/11 at 6:33am)	There might be a way you can make money! I ran into something... 12/2/11 at 2:37pm by chrissyecycle	5	500
long johns - adult started by saralm (11/29/11 at 3:48pm)	I recommend silk long john (I think I got mine at Land's End).... 12/2/11 at 11:13am by nd_deadhead	5	361
Getting Out of Debt in NOVEMBER! started by eirual (11/1/11 at 6:29am) 1 2	We plan to be here for ten years, so yes long term. The house... 12/2/11 at 3:02am by sarafi	24	518
How many therms of energy do you use? started by WindyCityMom (11/30/11 at 3:18pm)	86 therms, $129. We live in a small 3 bed two bath house,... 12/1/11 at 7:57pm by DesertFlower	3	1,181
Christmas baskets! started by alicepotchen (11/28/11 at 2:24pm)	That is a gift I would love to get!!! 11/30/11 at 6:28am by laura163	2	120
Used/Homemade Doll Clothes & Accessories started by sraplayas (11/29/11 at 2:44pm)	For clothing I have had more luck with prem/early baby sized... 11/30/11 at 1:39am by LaughingHyena	2	389
What do you feel are "reasonable" costs? started by crunchy_mommy (11/12/11 at 2:33pm) 1 2 3	A shirt (everyday clothes, nothing special) - less than $5... 11/29/11 at 6:19pm by MonkeyPrincess	56	1,617
Has anyone ever used WEN hair care products? started by babydanielsmom (4/24/11 at 6:45pm)	I just came across this blog which is very interesting! She... 11/28/11 at 5:15am by CookiePie	11	3,086
Why do I let myself get so stressed this time of year???? started by Mylie (11/20/11 at 3:52pm)	What do they expect to do with 10 dollars worth of candy from... 11/26/11 at 11:39pm by carmel23	15	490
Kids' Own Money and Charity started by taubel (11/23/11 at 2:25pm)	We don't do allowance yet (DS is still a toddler) but what I... 11/26/11 at 9:32am by crunchy_mommy	6	185
Rosie Hippo natural toys - 20% off coupon code through Monday 11/28 started by MamaMcGowan (11/25/11 at 7:16pm)	Excellent. Thanks. 11/25/11 at 7:26pm by JudiAU	1	236
cash out 401k or refinance house with cash out??? started by MommyDOK (11/22/11 at 2:01pm)	We probably would have done better had we bought lotto tickets... 11/25/11 at 7:12pm by MommyDOK	12	444
Frugal Heating Options? started by Satori (11/22/11 at 6:15pm)	We have hot water heat and I love it! No dust blowing around... 11/25/11 at 1:08pm by iowaorganic	3	202
Good quality, durable lunchboxes started by taubel (11/23/11 at 2:19pm)	I have a "Rambler" lunch tote from Built NY for myself and DD.... 11/23/11 at 9:09pm by whalemama17	3	302
Do the little things really count? started by HeatherAtHome (7/20/11 at 6:43am) 1 2 3 4	One way to stay frugal is to start a "boutique" - we have a... 11/22/11 at 6:32am by Kathy White	74	4,684
Frugal, grocery saavy mamas - I need recipe ingredient help for Thanksgiving! started by cristina47454 (11/20/11 at 4:19pm)	In case this helps anyone else...the small bottle of... 11/21/11 at 11:16am by cristina47454	1	115
Containers for Storing Leftovers started by taubel (11/20/11 at 7:33am)	Another Pyrex user here. DH picked up a 5 or 6 container set... 11/21/11 at 9:44am by mylilmonkeys	9	181
Questions on renting, 3 day notices and sec deposits started by Satori (11/20/11 at 11:59am)	I don't want to be a downer, but they are under NO obligation... 11/20/11 at 12:20pm by grisandole	1	222
First forray into Extreme Couponing. How did I do? started by gabbyraja (11/19/11 at 5:28pm)	I am not an expert but that sounds pretty good! When I have... 11/20/11 at 7:52am by laura163	2	198
Walk away at this point? started by ellairiesmom (6/15/11 at 12:27pm) 1 2 3 4 5	bumped for my update in the original post 11/19/11 at 5:00pm by ellairiesmom	90	3,998
Can't make ends meet and going into debt further and further... started by sosurreal09 (11/13/11 at 11:57am) 1 2 3	Oh and if you do have a boy... maybe you could find another... 11/19/11 at 7:31am by crunchy_mommy	40	2,611
cheap meal ideas for summer started by Milk8shake (11/17/11 at 7:53pm)	Kebabs and fritters sound like great ideas. I would have to... 11/18/11 at 11:08pm by Milk8shake	3	116
emotional component of signing up for assistance started by cyclamen (11/9/11 at 8:25pm)	Chiming in to stress the importance of your DH getting dental... 11/17/11 at 4:42am by MariaMadly	16	543
What do you do with your tax return? started by taubel (11/5/11 at 7:29pm) 1 2	We set up our sinking funds for the rest of the year. DH is... 11/15/11 at 5:47pm by cristina47454	30	587
Health Insurance Decision started by Narawen (11/13/11 at 7:41am)	Sounds like your medical usage is similar to mine. I have... 11/13/11 at 9:26pm by Norabella	2	127