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Thread	Last Post	Replies	Views
Those financial planning books... started by Greaseball (5/5/05 at 12:15pm)	ITA with QueenBee. There is much to learn about finances. I... 5/6/05 at 8:14am by EmsMom	5	281
window treatments started by SandyBeachBums (2/15/05 at 3:27pm)	When we lived in Alaska (where I grew up) my parents had the... 5/7/05 at 1:31am by snowflake	9	383
Floor covering solutions? started by mom2threenurslings (4/9/05 at 6:41pm)	Wow - Rebecca - that sounds awesome! I might have to try that... 5/7/05 at 1:33am by snowflake	9	789
Vonage? started by Emilie (4/28/05 at 5:22pm)	Hmm, I've wondered about Vonage too. Right now I'm using my... 5/7/05 at 1:36am by snowflake	5	305
coupon queens what is a started by CerridwenLorelei (5/6/05 at 9:18pm)	I have participated in a robin, but I opted out after just one... 5/7/05 at 2:47am by Treasuremapper	2	112
tightwad gazette--price book started by Mama Rana (3/15/05 at 12:52pm)	I use a smallish three ring binder. I'm not sure what the... 5/7/05 at 3:33pm by queen bee	7	498
Homemade dog/cat food? started by Siennaflower (5/4/05 at 12:57am)	I add garlic when I cook for oliver...THere is another... 5/8/05 at 9:59pm by Joe Cool	9	251
Anyone keep a car that has been totalled? started by Defenestrator (5/2/05 at 1:48pm)	Our car was totalled but it was a 1995 Saturn and a real piece... 5/9/05 at 8:08pm by ma.petite.phia	4	206
crafty frugal? started by Mama2ElijahNRiley (4/27/05 at 12:59am) 1 2	how to do the running stitch and hem stitch ( hand sew) and I... 5/9/05 at 8:21pm by CerridwenLorelei	31	926
Which household activities use the most electricity? started by Greaseball (4/20/05 at 10:32pm)	I used to live in a community that was off the grid. Our... 5/10/05 at 1:06am by Honeybee'smama	18	634
is there a dish soap alternative? started by Attila the Honey (5/10/05 at 6:38pm)	I do use hot water and baking soda to scrub pots and pans, but... 5/10/05 at 9:18pm by Attila the Honey	4	1,972
Coupons can mean big savings started by Treasuremapper (5/7/05 at 2:55am)	Mambo sprouts is a good place for organic coupons, also try... 5/11/05 at 10:19pm by sovereignqueen	12	315
What common commercial products do you forgo? started by Super Pickle (5/1/05 at 4:04pm) 1 2	We gave up throw away diapers (disposables) About 2 years ago ... 5/12/05 at 4:55pm by Ms.Doula	24	1,235
It helps to be... started by mom2threenurslings (3/16/05 at 11:01pm)	:LOL Woo-hoo! We should do great this year then! I have a... 5/14/05 at 8:07am by scrapadoozer	12	665
How do people buy houses? started by PapayaVagina (3/25/05 at 3:08pm) 1 2 3 4 5	We bought our first home in March '04 and I am so happy we... 5/14/05 at 9:01pm by SaraC	86	3,808
Do you live on a budget? started by magster (4/5/05 at 9:45pm) 1 2 3	I've been using Microsoft Money for the last 2 years and now I... 5/14/05 at 11:41pm by tempestjewel	58	1,958
Yardsale Mamas!! started by root*children (4/3/05 at 12:06pm) 1 2 3 4	I was out for the first time this year. Our neighborhood sale... 5/16/05 at 12:10pm by tnrsmom	66	2,055
Dryer/Clothesline ideas to share started by fireflies~for~me (4/21/05 at 12:04pm) 1 2	T posts are fairly easy to make. Though I dont know if a... 5/17/05 at 1:56pm by momto l&a	39	1,954
SAHM... do you get an allowance? started by edamommy (4/6/05 at 10:28am) 1 2 3…6	My husband and I BOTH get an allowance -- we've done this ever... 5/18/05 at 7:51pm by skueppers	116	3,234
Anyone make their own detergent? started by Emilie (4/28/05 at 5:23pm) 1 2	You can substitute the baking soda for washing soda. The... 5/19/05 at 8:59am by ekblad9	23	592
Are there generic foods/products that are as good as nat'l brands? started by Greaseball (4/22/05 at 1:02pm) 1 2	These are the two stores around me. I think Giant just started... 5/19/05 at 9:30am by brownay2	28	834
what frugal things have you done today? started by nitemarehippygirl (1/30/05 at 3:00pm) 1 2 3…8	That was so sweet! 5/19/05 at 10:36am by celia	157	4,799
Frugal Children's Activities? started by PM (5/8/05 at 7:01am)	We do a lot of imaginary play...There's an aligator...quick... 5/20/05 at 9:08am by babybugmama	10	679
Anyone else ready to GET OUT OF DEBT? #2 started by Peppermint (5/28/04 at 10:41am) 1 2 3…7	I have been reading the other thread for over an hour with my... 5/20/05 at 11:56am by dinade	138	3,630
Clothesline drying tips started by nepenthesea (5/20/05 at 4:25pm)	To keep my clothes (and CD) from being rough and stiff, I rub... 5/20/05 at 5:34pm by PheobNFam	3	490
SCORE!! Dh took me by a yard sale on the way home started by CerridwenLorelei (5/14/05 at 6:59pm)	:LOL $37.50 One garbage bag About 40 cloth napkins My VERY... 5/21/05 at 7:26pm by CerridwenLorelei	16	467
anyone else ready to GET OUT OF DEBT? started by Peppermint (4/26/04 at 5:25pm) 1 2 3…7	Here's our new Spring... 5/22/05 at 11:15am by Peppermint	126	4,678
Scrimps & Splurges started by member (5/14/05 at 11:20am)	Scrimps: -cloth diapers -breastfeeding -made dd#1's baby food,... 5/23/05 at 9:35am by justmama	17	486
yet another coupon/refunding question ( been out of this too long lol) started by CerridwenLorelei (5/23/05 at 9:23pm)	What do any of you that subscribe or have subscribed think of... 5/23/05 at 9:23pm by CerridwenLorelei	0	162
Coupons started by Luminosea (5/24/05 at 1:28am)	Mostly from the newspaper. I also find some in stores. If... 5/24/05 at 8:33am by Trishy	1	86
Have a frugal Father's Day... started by ekblad9 (5/23/05 at 6:05pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by dinade I don't have it on hand.... 5/25/05 at 2:13am by baybones	2	156
Health Insurance for SAHM? started by Momamia (5/24/05 at 10:49am)	We have Blue Cross, just a hospitalization thing though, not... 5/25/05 at 3:41pm by Benji'sMom	4	248
~Mindful Mamma's Train~ Ready to roll! started by sovereignqueen (2/10/05 at 9:09pm) 1 2 3…6	I am sorry, I have totally derailed! I will take what I have,... 5/25/05 at 7:36pm by Spookygirl	102	2,226
I am no longer frugal sigh I bought a pendaflex started by CerridwenLorelei (5/18/05 at 10:34pm)	LOL But dh told me not to worry about it and just consider it... 5/26/05 at 11:39am by CerridwenLorelei	4	247
Need shopping vs stockpiling ( not sure if this is a spin off or not??) started by CerridwenLorelei (4/23/05 at 7:42pm) 1 2	I've never heard the term stockpile used this way, it's always... 5/26/05 at 12:04pm by Jenivere	30	1,128
may I vent here? started by Victorian (5/27/05 at 2:48pm)	thanks mamas! I am the one in school. AND I am in the process... 5/27/05 at 5:26pm by Victorian	4	314
An Ethical ? re: frugality started by Attila the Honey (5/27/05 at 2:20pm)	I think that you should gratefully accept the wonderful gifts... 5/27/05 at 5:58pm by mamamillie	6	366
Semi-venting, Long, and in need of advice...Wwyd kinda thing started by darsmama (5/18/05 at 7:18am)	Thinking of you. Hope all is well! 5/27/05 at 6:27pm by Brisen	16	403
Dh vent started by Galatea (5/27/05 at 6:55pm)	We went with the personal allowance for each of us that we can... 5/29/05 at 12:15pm by nwaddellr	4	261
Tuesday is my last day! started by zoooteacher (5/28/05 at 9:06pm)	and you wont' realize how until you take the leap and quit.... 5/31/05 at 1:38am by dinade	2	176
do dishwashers need detergent? started by jenoline (5/27/05 at 11:00am)	(no title) 5/31/05 at 2:54am by AngelBee	9	468
Getting out of debt Spring thread! started by Peppermint (5/21/05 at 10:32am) 1 2	Wow Megan, looks like you've got it really planned out! I wish... 6/1/05 at 1:25am by PikkuMyy	25	1,050
What would you say? started by annettemarie (6/1/05 at 12:12am)	Quote: Originally Posted by kerc ok so if you were... 6/1/05 at 11:56am by annettemarie	5	226
building a house...loan question started by snugglebug14 (5/31/05 at 11:05am)	I'm not sure where you're at or how rural the area is, but you... 6/2/05 at 2:28am by Jennisee	3	171
Old towel=washcloths and hand towels now what to do with the started by CerridwenLorelei (5/9/05 at 8:17pm)	threadbare LOL I wasn't sure if it could be mulch so thanks I... 6/2/05 at 5:32pm by CerridwenLorelei	10	306
do clothes get laundry detergent build up started by triboys (5/26/05 at 3:56pm)	HE3t front loader and we use 7th gen both powder and soap I... 6/2/05 at 6:21pm by CerridwenLorelei	10	428
Trying to trim expenses to buy a house started by kavamamakava (5/31/05 at 3:26am)	In your position I'd be willing to sell the vehicle even at a... 6/2/05 at 6:49pm by threekstrio	7	305
Anyone else cancel their garbage pick-up? started by Itlbokay (5/26/05 at 5:51pm)	We have good recycling here, too- separate truck and we get... 6/3/05 at 2:48am by MamaMonica	12	323
Retractable clotheslines? started by jerebo (5/28/05 at 11:38am)	Thanks for the input. DH thinks we should go for the umbrella... 6/6/05 at 2:06am by jerebo	3	263
Frugul Children's Birthday Parties started by root*children (5/21/05 at 9:46am)	We had a ton of fun hunting for treasures in a friend's sand... 6/8/05 at 12:13pm by kellywhalen	19	511