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Thread	Last Post	Replies	Views
Getting out of debt -GOOD- feb thread started by kerc (1/31/05 at 9:16am) 1 2 3 4 5	good thing: we paid 100% of our tax refund to debt bad thing:... 2/27/05 at 10:33pm by kerc	93	3,207
Food budget help needed started by Ruthla (2/17/05 at 12:12pm)	In general, a meat based diet is much more expensive than a... 2/28/05 at 3:41am by taramt	3	495
Does anyone have a toaster oven? started by Rainbowbird (2/25/05 at 10:54am)	We love the toaster oven, too. I put butter on the bread... 2/28/05 at 4:56pm by ma_Donna	15	789
Non-frugal DP support thread! started by root*children (2/9/05 at 12:52pm)	Wow babyslinger! That must have been such a tough decision to... 3/1/05 at 12:05pm by root*children	15	620
No Credit Cards? started by Belleweather (2/8/05 at 10:00pm) 1 2 3	[QUOTE=Intuition]We also don't have any credit cards.... 3/1/05 at 12:40pm by annebanane	42	2,136
Vitamin world outlet started by Crunchier (2/27/05 at 4:55pm)	Vitamin World is awesome....its a chain and the website has a... 3/1/05 at 5:16pm by aisling	2	891
It never hurts to ask... started by EmsMom (2/27/05 at 9:17pm)	As far as rainchecks go, I often ask for more than one if it... 3/2/05 at 11:23am by EmsMom	7	454
Yahoo's 10th Anniversary & free ice cream scoop started by polka123 (3/2/05 at 9:47pm)	So we go to Baskin Robins tonight for our free ice cream. The... 3/3/05 at 3:36am by artgoddess	11	578
Tax breaks for stay-at-home parents? started by Damien (2/27/05 at 1:12am)	Quote: Originally Posted by annebanane the pink collar ghetto... 3/3/05 at 10:58am by Amys1st	9	628
Getting frugal again... started by Designeratheart (2/23/05 at 5:01am)	Good for you! Cutting out those little purchases help a ton!... 3/3/05 at 11:44am by root*children	2	440
Does anyone have any Pottery Barn codes or coupons etc? started by summiebee (3/3/05 at 3:00pm)	No codes or coupons here - but before you buy anything from... 3/3/05 at 4:25pm by queen bee	1	1,972
Coupon Excitement started by Treasuremapper (3/1/05 at 11:28am)	Yes, http://www.cutouthunger.org is great. Unfortunately, they... 3/3/05 at 7:38pm by Treasuremapper	3	349
Basic Investment Resources? started by IdentityCrisisMama (3/4/05 at 10:04am)	That's a great start and just what I was looking for Thank you! 3/4/05 at 11:23am by IdentityCrisi...	2	333
Pre-paid Mortgage Loan? started by IdentityCrisisMama (3/4/05 at 9:43am)	I'm not sure about the value of a pre-paid mortgage loan. Do... 3/4/05 at 11:58am by tboroson	2	266
Car shopping tips started by Throkmorton (3/3/05 at 8:26pm)	We are about 4 hours from Vancouver but live in a regional... 3/4/05 at 1:47pm by Throkmorton	2	225
What is your best energy-saving tip? started by MaggiesMom (2/6/05 at 6:23pm) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by ma_Donna replacing windows was... 3/5/05 at 5:56pm by mightymoo	21	1,329
Claiming fewer ‘dependent’ points on Taxes ~ good annual savings plan? started by IdentityCrisisMama (3/4/05 at 9:45am)	Oh, and ICM--- Easy, perhaps, but as others have mentioned it... 3/9/05 at 10:40pm by TiredX2	6	798
what is grocery game? started by byfaith (2/3/05 at 3:29pm)	I love refundcents i go there everyday to check out the deals 3/10/05 at 7:57pm by frogemomma	10	1,796
Does being frugal restrict your healthy lifestyle at all? started by Rainbowbird (2/21/05 at 6:37pm) 1 2	Living on one income and trying to be more frugal has not... 3/14/05 at 5:28pm by logansmama	27	1,266
YEAH! frugal score! started by girlndocs (3/14/05 at 7:34pm)	Oooh I love stuff like that. The floor mat is especially good... 3/14/05 at 10:22pm by ~~MamaJava~~	3	261
Coupon Clippers - Need help started by MelissaEvans (3/13/05 at 9:01pm)	I second doing it by aisles. It makes everything go much... 3/15/05 at 12:41pm by hlkm2e	5	247
Expensive Organic started by ronansmommy (2/26/05 at 11:35am)	Maybe you can find a farm near you that has a Community... 3/15/05 at 3:04pm by KoalaMama	14	637
Is this true (hospital bills) started by annettemarie (2/8/05 at 8:24pm) 1 2	That's awesome! We actually finally paid off Nicholas's birth!!!! 3/15/05 at 4:09pm by annettemarie	21	1,261
addition on the house - how to finance? started by OnTheBrink (3/4/05 at 9:51am)	You can find lots of good information, and calculators that... 3/16/05 at 2:39am by mogit	6	460
financing options need advice started by abranger (3/15/05 at 10:04am)	You can compare your options using the calculators at... 3/16/05 at 2:42am by mogit	4	328
Help me not buy perishable items! started by FoxintheSnow (3/16/05 at 12:29pm)	I find lettuce stays well in a plastic bag that's not closed... 3/16/05 at 5:14pm by tboroson	5	348
Credit Reports - How soon do they "recover"? started by mmace (3/16/05 at 5:33pm)	Paying them off will improve your score. The late payments... 3/16/05 at 6:09pm by jlazx2	1	264
how to keep a remodel IN budget? started by eugenemama (3/10/05 at 6:30pm)	we did not keep our _extreme_ remodel in budget. I can tell... 3/16/05 at 11:05pm by newmainer	2	338
Protesting credit report? started by Sofiamomma (3/15/05 at 6:58pm)	Thanks everybody! I did go to Experian's website and found it... 3/17/05 at 4:51pm by Sofiamomma	9	923
Fundraiser Mania started by Amys1st (3/19/05 at 6:56pm)	Okay, I have many nieces and nephews plus many children in the... 3/19/05 at 6:56pm by Amys1st	0	260
Can I get some opinions? started by MaryLang (2/21/05 at 3:56pm)	[QUOTE=CerridwenLorelei]at discount websites for hotel rooms?... 3/21/05 at 1:31pm by Fiercemama	11	715
rotisserie ovens-are they worth the $$$$ started by welove2farm (3/17/05 at 1:48am)	There is a recipe for 'Sticky Chicken' that's been floating... 3/22/05 at 10:37am by SimplyMama	5	266
Homemade Gift Ideas for Grandparents? started by root*children (3/4/05 at 12:38pm)	That's a really cute idea, mammo2sammo! One grandma's birthday... 3/22/05 at 10:55am by root*children	5	9,594
Cheap eco-safe cleaning supplies? started by KariM (3/11/05 at 5:12pm)	KoalaMama: I got the book from our library and love the... 3/22/05 at 3:56pm by KariM	7	455
Does anyone else have a soymilk maker? started by root*children (3/1/05 at 12:13pm)	It looks like it would be over $20 at parcel rate Thanks for... 3/22/05 at 5:14pm by IntoTheRoseGa...	11	395
It's gonna be a rough 10 days. started by thistle (3/22/05 at 8:59am)	Hang in there! When I was employed w a paycheck, I too was... 3/22/05 at 10:48pm by Amys1st	3	435
anyone else use or have read Carol o Keefe's book started by CerridwenLorelei (3/16/05 at 7:20pm)	I have it on hold at the library. 3/24/05 at 2:32pm by TiredX2	2	672
refinancing your house w/ bad credit? started by stayinghome (3/23/05 at 3:02pm)	We've asked three companies so far and one called Fidelity has... 3/24/05 at 3:52pm by stayinghome	3	604
Egg Guts? started by annettemarie (3/25/05 at 1:50pm)	Make a strata: Grease a casserole or cake pan, layer cubes of... 3/26/05 at 6:11pm by Kerri-Jean	6	473
How long do you keep paperwork started by gardenmom (3/9/05 at 2:28pm)	Update and notes on the paperwork issues: I couldn't find my... 3/27/05 at 12:18pm by gardenmom	5	1,136
Did you spend money yesterday? started by chalupamom (3/26/05 at 7:21am)	we spent money on gas yesterday and that was it. We went to... 3/28/05 at 1:06pm by dinade	3	439
Keeping 'em busy for $0 started by girlndocs (3/24/05 at 9:44pm)	just goes to show kids don't need expensive junk toys to be... 3/28/05 at 6:45pm by dinade	1	252
Tightwad Gazette- what don't you like started by Amys1st (3/9/05 at 7:39pm) 1 2	I forgot about the Keeper! Yeah, that was great. On another... 3/28/05 at 9:12pm by girlndocs	24	1,017
15% off at One Step Ahead started by FoxintheSnow (3/28/05 at 11:30pm)	coupon code: BDAYAPR 3/28/05 at 11:30pm by FoxintheSnow	0	273
Give me your best tips and advice!!! started by becca011906 (3/25/05 at 7:57pm)	here is a book that clark howard suggested... 3/30/05 at 1:41am by Christy1980	7	437
What DO you like about the TWG? started by FireWithin (3/23/05 at 3:56pm)	I like all the practical, "why didn't I think of that" ideas.... 3/30/05 at 1:41am by Jennisee	17	644
laundry soap help needed! started by nym (2/27/05 at 6:17pm)	Where do you buy Washing Soda in larger quantities? 3/30/05 at 4:37am by hotmamacita	12	949
Great idea for frugal print junkies.... started by quest4quiet (3/30/05 at 10:48pm)	Hey, those are really cool, thanks! 4/1/05 at 12:38am by girlndocs	2	276
You can reuse priority mail bags! started by AngelBee (2/16/05 at 7:46pm)	Ebay has some great deals on poly mailers 4/1/05 at 4:49pm by supercrunch	15	2,494
Budgeting/saving? started by bravofrenchie (3/31/05 at 8:30pm)	Keep a budget. Knowing where your money goes and why is the... 4/1/05 at 8:41pm by Emilie	4	254