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What kind of sacrifices do you make? started by boysrus (3/21/05 at 3:16am)	Congrats on the house. You do not have to stay home alot-... 4/1/05 at 8:48pm by Emilie	9	714
Frugal Mamas in January started by member (1/3/05 at 11:26am) 1 2 3…26	W 4/4/05 at 1:20am by LukeDuke	508	13,933
recommend a credit counseling company started by jenoline (3/29/05 at 5:52pm)	Hi Jennifer Don't be ashamed. We all get into financial... 4/4/05 at 1:41am by my2girlsmama	1	227
Unexpected expenses!!! UGH!! started by Durannie (3/12/05 at 3:05am)	$1000 of random car problems that HAVE to be fixed cropped up... 4/4/05 at 2:01am by Belleweather	4	538
Bill collectors, what to do? started by stretchmark (4/4/05 at 12:32pm)	stretchmark, have you spoken to the insurance about this? I... 4/5/05 at 4:53am by StarMama	5	319
Help! Can't decide whether to move or addition started by megangaia (3/25/05 at 4:56pm)	Well, we've decided to go ahead with the addition. Yeay! I'm... 4/5/05 at 2:23pm by megangaia	6	1,636
frugality books started by FireWithin (4/8/05 at 12:23am)	It is time for me to read another book on saving money. Aside... 4/8/05 at 12:23am by FireWithin	0	227
I just found started by sincitymama (4/9/05 at 8:31pm)	I am not sure about Goodwill districting, but probably! I live... 4/11/05 at 11:24am by scrapadoozer	10	548
Yard sale mamas a bit o' help please? started by CerridwenLorelei (4/11/05 at 1:09am)	but no craigslist in my area I do watch the freecycle 4/11/05 at 9:07pm by CerridwenLorelei	4	260
Do you really budget in clothing?? started by its_our_family (4/6/05 at 1:38pm)	We have always budgeted in clothing, but we are also "round... 4/12/05 at 1:47pm by TiredX2	11	462
Spinoff: How Much Do You Spend on Food for Your Family? started by yaM yaM (4/6/05 at 3:47pm) 1 2	We spend about $120 a month for two adults. We are vegan and... 4/12/05 at 2:34pm by fayking	20	587
want to get frugal ideas! started by angel04345 (4/9/05 at 10:47pm)	Those are all great ideas! I checked out the websites. i will... 4/12/05 at 4:55pm by angel04345	11	535
Moving Frugally? started by mightymoo (4/13/05 at 2:36am)	You can buy a utility trailer for around $500-$900 and sell it... 4/14/05 at 12:49am by root*children	3	148
How to find a good finance company? started by Black Orchid (3/29/05 at 4:26pm)	I came on here to post a very similar question! We are looking... 4/14/05 at 9:50am by MacKinnon	2	373
How are you dealing with gasoline prices? started by thistle (4/7/05 at 12:28pm) 1 2	For me it has less to do with the cost and more to do with... 4/14/05 at 10:28pm by farmer mama	23	559
Ebay~freshen up clothing ???? started by welove2farm (4/13/05 at 1:41am)	Not to step on anyone's toes, buy dryer sheets are incredibly... 4/15/05 at 3:39am by chasmyn	5	275
Has anyone else gone from dirt poor to middle income? started by Greaseball (3/29/05 at 3:55pm)	"Now we get $500, and we still run out! So I think part of it... 4/15/05 at 11:30am by SmilingChick	17	750
Thrift store finds? started by bellee (1/31/05 at 1:41am) 1 2 3 4	I am addicted to thrift shops,which can be a good thing or a... 4/15/05 at 2:08pm by oldermamato5	70	2,853
car rentals~cheapest????? started by welove2farm (4/13/05 at 1:31am)	Travelocity is usually a good place to get an idea how much... 4/15/05 at 5:23pm by Throkmorton	3	147
Cardboard! started by root*children (4/10/05 at 11:27am)	I like to do that too! I just set out some cabbage starts here... 4/15/05 at 6:04pm by girlndocs	13	352
I sing the praises of craigslist! started by girlndocs (4/15/05 at 6:11pm)	In less than a month I have found: Enough brand new lumber to... 4/15/05 at 6:11pm by girlndocs	0	171
When to Hold Yard Sale? started by SmilingChick (4/16/05 at 11:01am)	Definitly Saturday! IME, the only 1-day YS's that are held on... 4/16/05 at 6:05pm by root*children	1	176
If you shop at Wal-Mart... started by Christy1980 (3/29/05 at 6:18pm) 1 2 3	Quote: Originally Posted by DebraBaker Allie, I can... 4/17/05 at 10:21am by root*children	48	1,726
talk to me about selling on ebay started by EmsMom (3/4/05 at 10:49pm) 1 2	Is TurboLister supposed to take a really long time to load? I... 4/17/05 at 9:55pm by root*children	26	1,101
Government Mulch Piles! started by sinsaratea (4/17/05 at 4:17pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by dready*mama Anyhow, I wonder if... 4/17/05 at 11:10pm by tboroson	2	141
We Cut Our GAs Bill! started by khrisday (2/27/05 at 9:52pm)	WOW_ I wish I had seen this earlier! Our gas bills were almost... 4/18/05 at 5:39pm by Emilie	11	709
I am looking for a couple of coupon traders it started by CerridwenLorelei (4/4/05 at 12:59pm)	Would really like one or two new regular or semi regular... 4/19/05 at 2:23am by CerridwenLorelei	3	191
Buying income property? Loan question started by stretchmark (4/16/05 at 11:55pm)	Around here we had to have the full 20% downpayment.Other than... 4/19/05 at 1:15pm by missi66	1	164
Good Deal Alert on Birkenstocks started by shanleysmama (4/17/05 at 12:53am)	I am the same way about shoes, I buy expensive ones and wear... 4/19/05 at 10:43pm by famousmockngbrd	19	1,557
Poll: Bathing suit advice wanted started by Ruthla (4/18/05 at 11:40pm)	i vote to make do for another year and then (next year?) buy... 4/20/05 at 2:53pm by indiana ima	1	195
how to lower grocery bills? started by Celine (3/14/05 at 3:41pm) 1 2	: just lurking for ideas here, we always seem to overspend on... 4/20/05 at 5:20pm by rainbowmoon	28	1,309
Getting Interest Rates Lowered started by khrisday (2/7/05 at 9:03pm)	You can also tell them that you've received an offer with 0%... 4/20/05 at 7:38pm by EmmalinesMom	3	377
"small" frugal tips a la TWG started by boosmom (4/1/05 at 9:13pm)	: Some great ideas here... 4/20/05 at 10:28pm by Greaseball	8	531
Wwyd? started by CaliMommie (4/13/05 at 2:48am)	I have two suggestions. you might try your local state... 4/20/05 at 11:25pm by EmsMom	6	304
G.O.O.D. (getting out of debt) March Thread started by stretchmark (3/1/05 at 1:18pm) 1 2 3	I'm not sure how you would liquidate an account like that. I... 4/21/05 at 10:45am by its_our_family	50	1,669
Tips for buying a used car? started by goodcents (4/21/05 at 8:44pm)	honda are great, IMO. Honda even has a special used car... 4/22/05 at 12:56pm by chel	5	121
spin off sort of Amy1st reply to Magster re grocery shopping started by CerridwenLorelei (4/23/05 at 6:41pm)	One of our stores does it also - but not the stores whose... 4/23/05 at 7:59pm by weebitty2	1	225
I hit the food jackpot! started by captain crunchy (4/12/05 at 5:23pm)	I went to Big Lots last week and got the same Mac! LOL I also... 4/26/05 at 5:51am by Mama2Bug	7	465
Need advice about taking a job or not started by mama kate (4/22/05 at 9:53pm)	I wouldn't do it either for a mere $150.00, unless it would... 4/26/05 at 2:51pm by Oklahoma Mama	8	333
Recipes from TWG? started by root*children (4/26/05 at 11:35am)	I love her french dressing, pizza crust, baked beans, cuban... 4/27/05 at 10:45am by kay4	4	394
Birthday Deals started by carrots (4/26/05 at 1:52pm)	A local restaurant chain offers discounts on your meal if it's... 4/27/05 at 12:35pm by jeniferm	1	243
Are you teased for being frugal? started by chalupamom (2/4/05 at 12:05am)	Some people make comments to me, but mostly they are very good... 4/27/05 at 4:38pm by sarasprings	19	858
does this count?? started by CerridwenLorelei (4/27/05 at 7:42pm)	I cooked a big pot of macaroni and used it in a crockpot... 4/27/05 at 7:42pm by CerridwenLorelei	0	184
grocery game questions for those that use it started by CerridwenLorelei (4/23/05 at 7:45pm)	both ! 4/27/05 at 7:47pm by CerridwenLorelei	3	349
Clothes line? started by ekblad9 (3/30/05 at 12:55pm) 1 2	http://www.eclothesdryers.com/folding_body.htm For $30 plus... 4/27/05 at 11:13pm by Rebecca	23	1,399
I paid off CC & now have a finance fee started by stretchmark (4/14/05 at 11:11pm) 1 2	I had this happen with Discover Card but the woman I talked to... 4/28/05 at 9:24am by 4evermom	21	558
Has Anyone Cut Back Lifestyle By Choice? started by SmilingChick (4/18/05 at 1:12pm)	Nearly everything I do is by choice. I don't mean to sound... 4/29/05 at 5:31pm by KariM	11	525
Buying it on sale but how much and when will it go on sale again? started by Momtwice (4/30/05 at 2:39pm)	Thanks! LOL about the bamboo, I love them in homemade Asian... 4/30/05 at 5:54pm by Momtwice	2	245
What to do with all these baby ( and some other) started by CerridwenLorelei (5/3/05 at 7:45pm)	Yes, I see a lot of coupons that go on eBay. They do bundles... 5/4/05 at 12:26pm by JenLove	3	173
good place to buy sandals online? started by kerc (5/4/05 at 1:19pm)	I don't know what they carry in larger sizes, but... 5/5/05 at 9:22am by jeniferm	3	312