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Thread	Last Post	Replies	Views
More than I think I can handle started by pampered_mom (5/31/11 at 8:25pm)	Sorry, was trying to say that somewhere in there we learned we... 6/2/11 at 9:17am by honeybunmom	9	503
"extreme couponers" (or something) started by maisiedotes (1/5/11 at 1:32pm) 1 2	Hi, I saw the same exact shows. My question is, how do they... 6/1/11 at 9:43pm by pterri51	35	3,597
CSA? started by MsFortune (5/21/11 at 9:57am) 1 2	I love my CSA, although we're not doing it this year because... 6/1/11 at 7:05pm by GuildJenn	36	1,153
Cheapeest store or online site for printer ink? started by grisandole (1/23/11 at 7:32pm)	Well what kind of printer do you have? What is the model... 6/1/11 at 4:55pm by Geminikidz	7	313
Spring low income support thread (April/May) started by maciascl (4/10/11 at 3:04pm) 1 2 3 4 5	I have heard from many employers that they look for experience... 6/1/11 at 10:11am by mamayogibear	94	6,888
Feeling overwhelmed and pressured started by AnnaNova (5/30/11 at 11:40pm)	I can understand where you're coming from a little bit. My dh... 5/31/11 at 7:09pm by Caitlin0919	5	315
Would you go on vacation while laid off? started by crunchy_mommy (5/27/11 at 6:51am)	Go, have fun, and come back refreshed and ready to job search! 5/31/11 at 6:03pm by GirlBoyGirl	17	532
If you spend <$25 per person per week on groceries... started by laurac5 (3/23/11 at 10:08am) 1 2 3	(no title) 5/30/11 at 8:53am by Wolfcat	45	4,178
books or resources? started by MsFortune (5/22/11 at 10:08pm)	For websites I like the Simple Dollar and Get Rich Slowly. My... 5/29/11 at 8:26am by mtm	2	157
Thrift Store Scores! started by honeybunmom (2/15/11 at 2:29pm) 1 2 3 4	My husband had a dumpster dive score this weekend - a newish... 5/28/11 at 1:10pm by kitchensqueen	78	4,653
Look what someone threw away!!!! started by Chicky2 (5/18/11 at 1:43pm)	We do stuff like that all the time. Amazing what can be... 5/27/11 at 2:31pm by Chicky2	16	1,078
need to just share started by mommariffic (4/29/11 at 6:15pm)	When DH and I first got married we were both working (now it's... 5/27/11 at 1:28pm by springbride	14	1,566
House sale questions started by livacreature (5/6/11 at 11:47am)	Wow !! Congratulations!!!! The house we are buying was only on... 5/26/11 at 5:40pm by ArtsyMomma	14	760
What foods do you freeze? started by SundayCrepes (5/18/11 at 9:57pm) 1 2	What a great idea. I make lasagna with shredded zucchini. I'll... 5/26/11 at 9:58am by SundayCrepes	23	929
What can I do about this cc dispute?... Updated post #13 started by heatherdeg (5/11/11 at 11:45pm)	Good to hear. Yeah, I'd wait 'til it's 100% resolved before... 5/25/11 at 5:05pm by crunchy_mommy	13	608
May 2011 Homecooking Challenge! started by Alyantavid (5/2/11 at 7:20am) 1 2	5/25 Goulash and garlic bread 5/25/11 at 12:29pm by insidevoice	34	862
Have you asked family for money? started by milletpuff (4/1/11 at 3:39pm) 1 2	Haha, now he allowed me to ask my parants! 5/25/11 at 6:34am by steviemom78	23	1,589
eating out with kids: order kids meal? regular meal? or just extra plate and give some of your own? started by yukookoo (5/18/11 at 11:43am) 1 2 3	For me it depends on where we are eating. If it's at the local... 5/24/11 at 10:53pm by althara	40	1,465
Bank of America credit card with 2% cash back started by taubel (5/12/11 at 3:17pm)	Ugh, Heather! I saw your other post, and was tempted to ask if... 5/24/11 at 7:12am by swd12422	15	959
Somewhere I saw an online questionairre to see what benefits you qualify for as a poor/disabled... started by barky586 (5/15/11 at 7:54am)	department of health and human services heres the one for wa... 5/22/11 at 7:11pm by Graceie	3	277
Any experience w/Toyota Echo/Yaris/something similar? UPDATE #18 started by HeatherAtHome (9/10/10 at 8:29am)	Just wanted to say, we test drove a 2009 yaris four door... 5/22/11 at 6:36pm by mamaecho	19	1,505
Would you bother to have your 8 y.o. washing machine repaired? started by LuckyMommaToo (5/19/11 at 4:06pm)	Our dryer broke a few months ago. We're not sure how old it is... 5/22/11 at 5:34am by taubel	12	560
Urgent questions about homelessness, moving in with family members and moving out of state... started by kblackstone444 (5/11/11 at 5:37am)	Not sure if this helps but I recommend calling a local... 5/22/11 at 3:06am by scrandall1173	13	1,681
What to do with an inheritance? started by wildmonkeys (5/19/11 at 4:55am)	That is probably true about the taxes. I guess the bigger... 5/20/11 at 4:10pm by wildmonkeys	10	566
Boat, land, school, baby, teen: heart-centred vs. pragmatic decision-making started by ruby3bears (5/11/11 at 9:36am)	B&B is a business that requires capital and knowledge.. I... 5/20/11 at 11:57am by JudiAU	12	805
Using retirement money to pay off student loan started by taubel (5/12/11 at 1:23pm)	Well, we would know what the mortgage would be once we found... 5/20/11 at 7:20am by taubel	13	650
What happens if you default on Federal Student Loans? started by frugalmama (12/16/10 at 11:09am) 1 2	You guys mean SSD not SSI. Disability versus Insurance. SSI is... 5/20/11 at 12:39am by babygirlie	29	2,744
How much do you spend per month on kids' activities? started by nwmomof2 (4/12/11 at 11:11am)	Yes I agree. DS just started activities, don't get me wrong,... 5/19/11 at 11:42pm by zebra15	18	970
WWYD? Give up comfy income for more time with Daddy? started by applecider (5/15/11 at 8:04am) 1 2	Wold you be willing to work 10-20 hours a week to make up the... 5/19/11 at 8:07pm by lilyka	21	992
Debt relief agency "soliciting" me?? Is this legit? started by ACsMom (5/18/11 at 1:29pm)	I've gotten calls like that too...and I don't have any credit... 5/19/11 at 12:06pm by Panserbjorne	7	320
Inexpensive food and drink ideas for a daytime party started by ReadingMama (5/11/11 at 11:43am)	If you're going to be serving the adults an alcoholic... 5/19/11 at 4:27am by velochic	12	964
May 2011 No Spend Challenge/Support ~May you always have money in the bank!~ started by diana_of_the_dunes (5/4/11 at 7:07am)	Sunday 8th---- $5 on addition to my mom's gift, $3 bubble... 5/18/11 at 2:09pm by les_oiseau	11	294
Selling my wedding dress started by Jayray (5/16/11 at 12:27pm)	Probably not. I don't know what the designer brands are for... 5/18/11 at 7:02am by Jayray	3	479
Is it worth the money? Supplements (Melaleuca, Nature's Sunshine, or Vitacost) started by eastkygal (5/16/11 at 8:33am)	I am a Melaleuca preferred customer and I love the vitality... 5/17/11 at 4:44pm by iowaorganic	4	1,019
LLNOE users? started by cristina47454 (5/10/11 at 7:57am)	They have a yahoo group temporarily until the new boards go... 5/17/11 at 8:51am by cristina47454	4	603
Car vs. House Downpayment started by youngspiritmom (5/16/11 at 8:44am)	This is a good point too. Our house would definitely be... 5/17/11 at 7:56am by crunchy_mommy	4	235
Tell me WWYD with my current financial situation? started by ilovemygirl (5/10/11 at 1:57pm)	How about this: pay off the $6K before you lose your job. ... 5/17/11 at 7:13am by moneymama	10	694
Escrow? started by sunnysandiegan (5/12/11 at 1:14am)	Don't worry about it. They haven't done anything wrong with... 5/17/11 at 6:16am by laohaire	11	347
talk to me about heating... started by Panserbjorne (5/12/11 at 2:18pm)	so I'm pretty sold on the cast iron Hampton (by Regency.) ... 5/16/11 at 7:12pm by Panserbjorne	8	440
Organic veggies on the cheap--sharing a great find! started by heatherdeg (5/2/11 at 9:40am)	OMG! Thanks for posting this. I was told last year by a... 5/16/11 at 4:32pm by swd12422	7	416
Need Help (suggestions) for a neighbor started by KatWrangler (5/16/11 at 12:24pm)	WIC does not check immigration status, just need, which both... 5/16/11 at 1:16pm by LeighPF	1	234
I refuse to pay for this dental service - how should I proceed? started by laohaire (5/11/11 at 8:57am) 1 2	I didn't know about ELMA cream until too late.... My DS... 5/16/11 at 3:40am by crunchy_mommy	38	3,012
Choosing my career path started by ChangingWoman (5/3/11 at 1:12pm)	What about sleep? I am an RN that worked in a birth center. I... 5/15/11 at 11:12pm by SundayCrepes	10	664
Dumpster Diving started by Greenlea (5/3/11 at 8:15am) 1 2	Almost my entire canning jar collection is from the recycling... 5/14/11 at 1:30pm by RoamingWidgeteer	21	1,478
Let's talk about trusts, TOD/POD, JTWROS, beneficiaries, etc.... started by sunnysandiegan (5/12/11 at 12:04am)	Also in CA. We have the trust, will, etc, p/w sitting here.... 5/13/11 at 7:32pm by cristeen	4	596
Buying a house so a relative can live with you - how would you work out the finances? started by taubel (5/12/11 at 1:43pm)	I would prefer that they added to the down payment to cover... 5/13/11 at 11:29am by EFmom	11	676
Lost my job. Talk to me about collecting unemployment. started by lunarlady (5/9/11 at 8:27pm)	thats great, i hope the interviews go well. 5/13/11 at 12:08am by zebra15	12	746
Major Car Connundrum.. advice wanted please :) started by mamaecho (5/11/11 at 6:36pm)	I don't like owing money on cars, so what I would do... ... 5/12/11 at 7:50pm by ArtsyMomma	7	250
TV antenna? started by sunnysandiegan (5/12/11 at 1:02am)	I got mine from best buy. A store would be easier for return,... 5/12/11 at 1:02pm by Ramzubo	8	258
Pay down debt or save? started by taubel (5/4/11 at 1:27pm)	Sounds good. Best wishes! 5/11/11 at 8:28am by sunnysandiegan	9	441