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Talk to me about COUPONS! started by beka1977 (7/12/05 at 4:43pm)	I used to spend a lot of time clipping coupons and checking... 7/25/05 at 9:30pm by Ruthla	7	306
I am so NOT frugal lately started by ekblad9 (7/9/05 at 11:07pm)	When fall comes and it cools down a bit you'll get back on the... 7/25/05 at 9:32pm by Rebecca	13	548
Which would be better?? started by organicmommy (7/25/05 at 6:24pm)	Here's some info to get you started. They phrase it better... 7/25/05 at 10:16pm by Rebecca	3	110
How do I lock DH down? He's finding all the money I hide... started by Shiloh (7/26/05 at 11:27am)	smelling a rat I call our insurance company - as my dh told me... 7/26/05 at 5:33pm by Shiloh	9	309
Where should the "extra" money go? started by Eman'smom (7/11/05 at 1:16pm)	I, personally, would pay off all debts, starting with the... 7/26/05 at 10:09pm by srain	9	348
Has anyone taken out a home equity/improvement loan? started by Eman'smom (7/27/05 at 11:08am)	twofold- First of all- we have had an equity line for several... 7/27/05 at 7:38pm by Amys1st	1	365
what is a good fall/winter wardobe for a toddler? started by wednesday (7/26/05 at 11:05am)	Thanks for the feedback, y'all! I think I will stick to blues... 7/27/05 at 8:32pm by wednesday	4	238
what would you say the least amount a started by CerridwenLorelei (7/23/05 at 9:13pm)	OK, so insurance totals 2600 a month food could be kept to... 7/28/05 at 8:37pm by Ruthla	10	335
how do you make a budget and stick to it? started by memory maker (7/28/05 at 10:19am)	Stop using Credit cards- pay with cash. Basically the same... 7/28/05 at 11:13pm by melissa_honeybee	4	156
Cost of HEALTHY dog food? started by Momtwice (7/9/05 at 2:12pm)	e 7/29/05 at 12:16pm by prana	15	842
Home equity line of credit..tax and more ??? started by gardenmom (7/26/05 at 10:40am)	We are doing this too. We're renovating our kitchen and will... 7/29/05 at 6:45pm by Rebecca	1	114
Spend All of Savings??? WWYD?? started by AuntNicole (6/23/05 at 4:29pm) 1 2 3	Go...try to go cheaper than 5K...I have no doubt it is... 7/29/05 at 10:43pm by mykidsmom3	48	1,731
How to curb the "eating out" habit started by Rainbow (6/14/05 at 10:56am) 1 2	we have always had a problem with eating out too much... what... 7/30/05 at 1:39am by numom499	35	1,019
Heading out to yardsale started by Emilie (7/30/05 at 7:06am)	Never been in your shoes but can imagine how excited you must... 7/30/05 at 3:38pm by dinade	1	105
frugal score! started by boricuaqueen327 (7/28/05 at 12:30am)	Isn't it great to get exactly what you need? I am known for... 7/30/05 at 3:44pm by dinade	2	203
Reducing Electricity Costs - started by snowbunny (5/31/05 at 7:10pm) 1 2	LokiPuck -- you can get gadgets to measure the output of... 7/30/05 at 5:21pm by Gale Force	21	849
When you've been poor and frugal and then... started by stretchmark (6/19/05 at 1:51am) 1 2	Wow, I haven't visited this thread in a bit and had no idea it... 7/30/05 at 9:19pm by stretchmark	30	1,067
Please tell me about urban frugal living started by lunamomma (7/12/05 at 11:42pm)	One good thing about being submersed in a culture like NYC... 7/31/05 at 1:10am by cynotgirl	7	367
Is it irresponsible to choose fulfillment over $$? started by Breathe (7/28/05 at 4:31pm) 1 2	I might be wrong, but my attitude is, don't be so hung up on... 7/31/05 at 4:10pm by Spring Sun	22	826
Post your Yard sale/thrift finds here... started by dinade (7/24/05 at 7:06pm)	Bought about 3 dozen contour cloth dipes for $4, 2 dozen DSQ... 8/2/05 at 10:08pm by emmabella	8	305
AGrace584...tips for cooking... started by Mama22girls (8/3/05 at 9:13pm)	Hi, I posted on your thread on how one spends on groceries. I... 8/3/05 at 9:13pm by Mama22girls	0	107
you may have money you don't know about started by wednesday (8/3/05 at 11:30am)	I don't have any unclaimed property but my mother (who dies a... 8/3/05 at 10:38pm by alicia622	2	205
cool calculator.. started by junaleda (8/4/05 at 4:55am)	I saw this calculator and thought some other mommas might like... 8/4/05 at 4:55am by junaleda	0	186
$5000.00! started by mamaofthree (7/31/05 at 4:21am)	Well, this is what we did... 1.) changed grocery habits... 8/6/05 at 1:48pm by mamaofthree	8	666
Home Buying Question started by livinwithmcs (6/28/05 at 8:05pm)	Anyone here use an Option ARM? How has that worked for you? 8/6/05 at 10:30pm by livinwithmcs	18	581
should i go green? started by mamamelia (8/8/05 at 8:30pm)	thanks for responding! i have to keep telling myself that yes... 8/9/05 at 7:40am by mamamelia	2	356
Wish me luck mamas -finance more than frugality started by CerridwenLorelei (8/8/05 at 11:25pm)	Good luck. Hope it all sells. Less stuff to clutter your house... 8/9/05 at 1:53pm by dinade	1	164
Maybe I should try spending money started by Eman'smom (8/7/05 at 9:33pm)	That stinks. But aren't you glad it was there. WTG mama. 8/9/05 at 1:56pm by dinade	3	205
Serve New England started by basilsmom (8/3/05 at 6:53pm)	I don't know anything about this but I'd be interested in... 8/9/05 at 10:33pm by mgirl	6	245
Bottled water vs. tap water & filtration... started by greenfaery* (7/14/05 at 12:22am) 1 2	Our water tastes terrible!! DH bought ($50) a water cooler and... 8/9/05 at 10:34pm by blondenise	23	764
I finally sat down and worked out a budget started by Ruthla (7/28/05 at 3:22am)	This is just a little thing, but I think you're giving your... 8/10/05 at 12:32am by No2Circ	12	609
Tell me about appraisals started by stretchmark (8/12/05 at 12:35am)	Thanks. I was hoping it wasn't severe scrutiny. I am almost... 8/12/05 at 10:59am by stretchmark	3	282
Mamas, can you help me be able to SAH? started by DreamsInDigital (7/25/05 at 4:33pm)	Re:Trader Joes: Do you really get benefits for working p-t??... 8/12/05 at 6:17pm by SpiralChrissy	19	515
The freakout! started by SpiralChrissy (8/12/05 at 6:10pm)	What I'm going to say is stuff you already know, but I thought... 8/12/05 at 10:11pm by srain	1	182
Simple, cheap clothesline "recipe" started by late-night nan (8/8/05 at 2:39am)	after a couple of years of exclusive line drying, i dont think... 8/14/05 at 3:06am by moss	10	318
Younger Adults and the Bling bling started by Amys1st (7/31/05 at 6:20pm) 1 2	DH and I struggle a bit with this; we enjoy somewhat expensive... 8/14/05 at 2:31pm by puddingpop	21	626
Price Journal--Worth the Effort? started by phroggies (8/14/05 at 1:06pm)	I do it in a low-key way. It's not really that difficult--you... 8/16/05 at 11:20am by EFmom	3	143
Help me SAVE for College started by Nu_Mommy_2003 (8/11/05 at 3:29pm)	We've got 529s with payroll deduction for our kids, along with... 8/16/05 at 8:13pm by EFmom	10	921
Tell me more about ING? started by CerridwenLorelei (7/29/05 at 5:57pm)	I love my ING savings too. The interest is great! I've been... 8/17/05 at 3:45am by DesireeH	18	529
How do you really stitck to a budget? started by Sophiasmomma (8/11/05 at 2:18am)	We have a savings, and we also have a little bit in the budget... 8/17/05 at 4:12pm by Benji'sMom	9	258
If you make phone calls overseas started by velochic (8/9/05 at 9:23am)	I second the vote for uniontelecard. ONce your info is entered... 8/17/05 at 9:22pm by mamadaisy	5	169
Eating Healthy and Frugally- how do you do it??? started by leomom (7/5/05 at 11:36am)	Quote: Originally Posted by Throkmorton But the pesticide... 8/18/05 at 11:58am by leomom	17	708
PayPal Question - I know, why here? started by tracylhl (8/18/05 at 9:08am)	to get the debit card is free 8/18/05 at 12:13pm by WickidaWitch	10	248
frugal cookbook? started by MoMommy (7/30/05 at 1:38am)	I Hearth and Home by Karey Swan. I use it all the time. 8/18/05 at 9:01pm by sarah_bella1050	9	228
* started by DreamsInDigital (8/18/05 at 10:31pm)	* 8/18/05 at 10:31pm by DreamsInDigital	0	119
Whoo hoo! started by Cinnamon (8/7/05 at 4:31pm)	we had to buya freezer cuz the one in the fridge is so small.... 8/19/05 at 4:11pm by Wausau74	5	202
ACK! spend money in hopes of selling?? started by CerridwenLorelei (8/19/05 at 4:08pm)	First- I'd put signs on the cars- then park them somewhere-... 8/19/05 at 4:20pm by alegna	1	150
Is a wish list rude? started by kbridi (8/11/05 at 5:55pm)	Thanks everyone. I'm going to give my mom some hints of things... 8/20/05 at 12:32am by kbridi	8	280
You know...(electricity usage and conserving)... started by dinade (7/25/05 at 3:38pm) 1 2	Dina I didn't look at your location. We have it even hotter... 8/20/05 at 10:42am by Cinnamon	23	476
Advice on loan forbearance needed. started by zoooteacher (8/15/05 at 4:31pm)	We paid off my loans last year, thank goodness. Now "just" my... 8/20/05 at 10:55pm by zoooteacher	7	271