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Have you ever done a serious price comparison exercise between grocery stores? started by la mamita (2/16/11 at 6:13am)	Thanks!! This has all been great advice. I started on a whim... 2/17/11 at 10:26am by la mamita	6	500
box springs, bed mid rail supports started by pranamama (2/16/11 at 3:00pm)	thanks! 2/16/11 at 11:29pm by pranamama	2	116
THANK YOU FRUGAL MAMAS!!! started by cdmommie (2/16/11 at 12:15am)	That's fantastic! Good job! It's so nice to not constantly... 2/16/11 at 3:19pm by Chicky2	5	401
Great Deal! started by HSMOM3 (2/14/11 at 11:00am)	Yep it came yesterday! I hid it away, telling my kids it was... 2/16/11 at 1:10pm by Happiestever	3	241
looking for scholarships/student loans for trade/vocational school started by anomaly13 (2/14/11 at 1:27pm)	If you DP is on unemployment they may have some type of... 2/16/11 at 10:20am by zebra15	6	240
Help with printing online coupons started by mlleoiseau (2/15/11 at 6:08pm)	I wasn't sure exactly where to post this, but since it has to... 2/15/11 at 6:08pm by mlleoiseau	0	85
Green party for first birthday started by Piratelady2525 (2/15/11 at 7:55am)	Oh I love both of yalls ideas! Im definitely leaning towards... 2/15/11 at 1:55pm by Piratelady2525	3	160
Economy for 2011 - Your Thoughts started by Warpedmom (12/27/10 at 9:17am) 1 2	I think the economy is going to sputter and decline until we... 2/15/11 at 11:59am by madskye	37	2,917
Comparing Insurance Rates started by quelindo (2/12/11 at 4:33pm)	For my car I pay 624 a year. For my house (I think it is over... 2/15/11 at 11:34am by SunRise	2	105
How much do you spend on your child's birthday? started by onlyzombiecat (1/24/11 at 7:13pm) 1 2 3	I voted under $50. Dd just had her 6th birthday and we did... 2/15/11 at 7:46am by Ellp	52	3,218
This isn't debt I should pay off - is it? started by taubel (2/2/11 at 2:29pm) 1 2	In addition, consider changing your tax withholding. On a... 2/15/11 at 5:30am by NewBeginnings1	39	1,791
Should we get food stamps? started by amber913 (2/1/11 at 10:00am) 1 2 3…10	http://elfstaranymore.tumblr.com/post/2750519373/how-you-shop-... 2/14/11 at 8:58pm by Smithie	180	13,354
How to sell cars and other things started by grniys (2/12/11 at 1:56pm)	PCS-ing overseas - Call USAA as you can get your CC %... 2/14/11 at 7:16pm by Maluhia	6	230
Valentine's Day gifts for kids? started by Pumpkin_Pie (2/10/11 at 2:12pm) 1 2 3	We aren't big on candy (and DS is too young to eat it anyway)... 2/14/11 at 3:46pm by Coconut...	40	1,058
Free File Fillable Forms? started by applecider (2/14/11 at 9:24am)	Anyone else use these? I thought we were going to be able to... 2/14/11 at 9:24am by applecider	0	214
For those of you who do Freecycle started by Chamomile Girl (1/26/11 at 12:16pm) 1 2	I'm often left wondering if people reply to some of the... 2/13/11 at 9:34am by LaughingHyena	31	1,362
Stretching the grocery budget started by crazyms (1/26/11 at 11:19pm) 1 2 3	Try adding beans. They're cheap, and a great source of... 2/12/11 at 8:43pm by LovingNature	43	3,508
Ex isn't paying DS medical bills... started by indiefolklore (2/10/11 at 7:35am)	I think you'll have to take your ex to court over this lest... 2/12/11 at 8:17pm by Maluhia	8	547
House downpayment started by Orionsmama (2/7/11 at 4:43pm)	This advice is AMAZING! Thanks Mamas. Keep it coming. 2/12/11 at 6:17pm by Orionsmama	15	853
Tax return time! started by 2lilsweetfoxes (2/4/11 at 10:59pm) 1 2	Psyched to squirrel mine away until baby comes. I'll begin... 2/12/11 at 3:34pm by habitat	35	1,309
Need advice on best way to sell high end items started by tracymom1 (2/11/11 at 6:36pm)	Do you have a high end auction house in your town/city? I... 2/12/11 at 11:49am by HollyBearsMom	3	353
The envelope system? Getting started! started by MamitaM (2/3/11 at 11:59am)	If you know household expenses are going to be a running... 2/12/11 at 8:02am by melissel	11	499
Buy used car or keep the one I have? started by greenemami (2/11/11 at 8:49pm)	I would keep the car you have and just try and pay it off... 2/11/11 at 10:50pm by chely7425	1	154
Has anyone here ever had to file a claim with UPS for a valuable damaged package? started by madskye (2/11/11 at 1:19pm)	UPS destroyed something that I was returning. They are... 2/11/11 at 1:19pm by madskye	0	143
thanks! started by maeby (2/11/11 at 8:59am)	thanks! 2/11/11 at 8:59am by maeby	0	157
separating finances started by Wild Lupine (2/5/11 at 3:54am)	i think this is illegal ... 2/10/11 at 8:07pm by Usually Curious	19	851
Switching off ccs ... for the most part? started by nadia105 (2/10/11 at 3:55pm)	Why not just close both accounts? Or even keep the regular... 2/10/11 at 4:25pm by Drummer's Wife	1	122
low airfare started by jessaroo (2/9/11 at 11:19am)	My experience with Sunport airport is that southwest tends to... 2/10/11 at 4:17pm by Drummer's Wife	5	224
Banks and your address started by Tradd (2/9/11 at 10:48am)	I had to go to my credit union in person to change the... 2/10/11 at 3:22pm by Auntie Sapphire	3	171
S/O the foodstamps thread... started by HappyMommy2 (2/7/11 at 3:28pm)	Dar...I love you! Dar for president! 2/10/11 at 1:31pm by BathrobeGoddess	9	620
how negotiable is rent from a private landlord? started by meg-momto2 (2/6/11 at 8:55pm)	You can try and I don't think there is harm in that. What do... 2/10/11 at 10:58am by JudiAU	13	823
. started by Climbing Rose (1/29/11 at 5:03pm)	So glad your friend is ok! I had something similar happen to... 2/9/11 at 2:20pm by texmati	11	529
Help with an unfair medical bill please :( started by Taryn237 (2/7/11 at 7:16am)	I just wanted to add-- It's a pain in the neck, but for... 2/9/11 at 1:51pm by texmati	7	640
Ring in the New Year with a Pantry Challenge! started by Amys1st (12/30/10 at 9:05am) 1 2 3	Man thank goodness we make our own yogurt because the kids... 2/9/11 at 10:50am by justmama	42	1,158
How to eat organic & local on a budget started by t2009 (2/9/11 at 8:18am)	Yes, it can be tricky for sure. I've found ways to cut... 2/9/11 at 10:00am by tinuviel_k	6	256
How do you decide between fixing the current vehicle or getting another one? started by GardenStream (2/7/11 at 8:19am)	Excellent for you guys. In the interest of people that might... 2/9/11 at 9:05am by heatherdeg	6	220
Gift money dilemna started by Ellien C (2/8/11 at 9:55am)	If you need the money to pay for those things then I think it... 2/8/11 at 3:44pm by JudiAU	6	350
Amazon 20% diaper coupon? started by i-luv-my-sailor (2/8/11 at 12:32pm)	Do you have one of these codes that you will not put to... 2/8/11 at 12:32pm by i-luv-my-sailor	0	58
College Savings started by taubel (2/5/11 at 2:13pm)	Automatic deductions for a 529 for each kid. It's only a... 2/8/11 at 12:15pm by hopefulfaith	11	338
One income family in an high cost area..... started by babygrant (2/4/11 at 1:44pm) 1 2	I forgot to say - I teach violin and have done many barters... 2/8/11 at 11:29am by redvlagrl	22	1,238
What do you to consider to be basic necessities/utilities? started by OnEarth (2/4/11 at 10:26pm)	I agree that Chiro can definitely help some people. But what... 2/8/11 at 11:26am by redvlagrl	19	907
rental car help started by jessaroo (2/7/11 at 6:59pm)	In general, renting on the weekend will be much cheaper than... 2/8/11 at 10:02am by Ellien C	5	155
Downside to buying cars from auctions? started by seawitch (2/7/11 at 8:36pm)	There is normally an inspection day, in that you can walk... 2/8/11 at 7:20am by Denvergirlie	1	141
Using Prepaid Credit Cards to pay down debt started by lil_miss_understood (1/25/11 at 12:31pm)	They disabled this feature a few months ago :( 2/7/11 at 6:12pm by slvsquared	9	481
tax question started by cappuccinosmom (2/5/11 at 8:55am)	you don't have to report all your expenses- you just have to... 2/7/11 at 10:56am by iowaorganic	6	301
who gets their car detailed once a week? started by ElliesMomma (1/13/11 at 5:56pm) 1 2	i'm the OP and i must say, that you guys have inspired me!!... 2/6/11 at 9:34pm by ElliesMomma	31	1,635
Drawbacks to declaring oneself insolvent? started by UrbanSimplicity (2/3/11 at 7:27pm)	thanks cheryl - that is what i came across to make me start... 2/6/11 at 6:14pm by UrbanSimplicity	6	486
Tax info after a short sale started by maciascl (2/1/11 at 9:59am)	Yes, you should get a 1099C from the mortgage company. You... 2/6/11 at 1:56pm by dawningmama	4	196
Credit Card Debt is GONE! What do I do now? started by ilovemygirl (2/4/11 at 8:44am)	I know how you feel. When we got our debt paid off it was... 2/6/11 at 9:46am by corrie43	9	507
Does anyone know how this works~ Pregnant, DH got new insurance at work- Will the birth be covered? started by Climbing Rose (2/4/11 at 12:14pm)	I am on state insurance now and have been since the beginning... 2/4/11 at 9:58pm by Climbing Rose	8	304