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The "Wishlist" Thread started by TattooedMama (1/16/08 at 11:00am) 1 2 3 4	You asked. So, here is a portion of my wishlist... * Nebel's... 1/26/08 at 12:07am by lovesprout	71	1,949
~~December No-Spend Challenge~~ Ho ho ho! How low can you go? Saving money is tough during the... started by CrunchyVTMom (11/28/10 at 6:39am) 1 2 3 4	Mattemma in Ohio.Sahm to 2 kiddos.Dh is a OTR driver. Paying... 12/23/10 at 3:08am by mattemma04	71	1,827
How much $$ for children's clothing? started by PoetryMom (4/17/09 at 6:48pm) 1 2 3 4	We get a lot of clothes as gifts too, and now son number 2 has... 4/28/09 at 4:41pm by holidaymama	71	2,017
Need ideas for raising money ASAP!! started by twins10705 (9/7/06 at 4:11pm) 1 2 3 4	Quote: Originally Posted by shelbean91 I've been told around... 9/25/06 at 11:06pm by twins10705	71	3,308
Christmas SHopping...how much have you spent so far? started by cristina47454 (12/19/09 at 8:37pm) 1 2 3 4	I just added it all up - $1284.18 is the grand total. 3 kids,... 12/25/09 at 5:08pm by Smithie	71	2,408
Coupon club started by PJJ (3/17/08 at 11:32am) 1 2 3 4	I'd like to join next train. or new one, whatever happens first. 7/18/08 at 6:57pm by DeerMother	71	1,736
Has the rise in food prices... started by EnglishRose (4/30/08 at 1:55pm) 1 2 3 4	I think another thing to remember is it is generally easier to... 5/2/08 at 11:10am by katheek77	70	1,866
Poll: What do you set your heat at? started by ewp11100 (11/21/08 at 9:32am) 1 2 3 4	During the day, it's at 60 degrees. At night it is at 55... 11/25/08 at 5:00am by boigrrrlwonder	70	1,528
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	2,852
Thrift Score! started by kitchensqueen (10/29/11 at 2:27pm) 1 2 3 4	Last Saturday at a yard sale I got a box full of legos for... Yesterday at 10:12 am by justmama	70	1,994
Frugal Freaks! (April 1-7) started by Judegirl (4/1/07 at 3:40pm) 1 2 3 4	New thread is up! Been swamped this week, but I've been... 4/9/07 at 1:38pm by Judegirl	70	1,921
Rise in cost of food started by hugosmoma (2/10/08 at 3:22pm) 1 2 3 4	Quote: Originally Posted by crittersmom I've been wondering... 2/13/08 at 4:02pm by Mama Dragon	70	1,808
How Low Do You Let Your Checking Account Get? started by Turquesa (1/22/12 at 8:05am) 1 2 3 4	Late to this thread but I wanted to second this. I have $25... 2/29/12 at 5:23am by Youngfrankens...	70	2,814
Micheal Moore's thoughts on the financial craziness started by brewgirl (10/10/08 at 1:42pm) 1 2 3 4	I would not support bailing out homeowners who refinanced on... 12/29/08 at 1:07am by meowee	70	2,769
Times they are a-changin'? started by Tradd (9/23/08 at 2:56pm) 1 2 3 4	Sure, it's nice to wag your fingers and say that Americans... 10/2/08 at 3:43pm by gentlemango	70	3,010
How much laundry do you do? started by SuzyLee (7/2/08 at 3:00pm) 1 2 3 4	I have one wash/dry day a week. I do about 5 loads. 2 loads... 7/13/08 at 6:24pm by JTA Mom	69	1,170
Mothering's "Frugal Holiday Gift Ideas" Contest started by georgia (11/11/09 at 5:07pm) 1 2 3 4	In the spirit of the holidays, I also wanted to announce that... 11/25/09 at 11:52pm by georgia	69	4,876
"You arent ALLOWED to cancel your insurance?" started by transformed (5/20/08 at 9:16pm) 1 2 3 4	Look into Medicaid, especially for your children. Even in TX... 6/12/08 at 1:19am by mamaverdi	69	2,778
Poll: U.S. Healthcare Poll (for those living in the United States). started by heartmama (10/3/08 at 12:34pm) 1 2 3 4	DH and I are both covered on separate policies through our... 10/6/08 at 9:57am by kanga1622	69	1,397
Poll: Credit cards or no? started by Juvysen (4/15/08 at 11:10am) 1 2 3 4	DH and I use ours for normal things: groceries, gas, etc. but... 4/21/08 at 2:01am by SAHDS	69	1,309
Would you pay off your mortgage? started by Kiernan (2/13/10 at 9:30pm) 1 2 3 4	I want to know about that 11% return mutual fund too,... 2/22/10 at 8:46pm by zinemama	69	3,127
Kid's college fund started by Amy. (10/4/06 at 4:03am) 1 2 3 4	Quote: Originally Posted by ladyslipper do you find this... 10/27/06 at 3:24pm by PrincessMonkey	69	1,557
Are you "Consciously Poor" too? Pros and Cons? started by girlwouldmake3 (3/30/09 at 11:46pm) 1 2 3 4	Quote: Originally Posted by ilovemyavery I struggle with... 6/3/09 at 2:05am by Bookworm715	69	4,403
Finally someone speaks for renters started by Scullery (3/9/09 at 4:34pm) 1 2 3 4	Quote: Originally Posted by Pinoikoi For a long time Alaska... 3/31/09 at 10:54pm by Delicateflower	69	2,119
Financially if your "still on your feet" started by crazyeight (4/22/08 at 6:21pm) 1 2 3 4	Quote: Originally Posted by SAHDS I'd be more than happy to... 4/29/08 at 12:22am by crazyeight	69	2,226
Food consumed in 1952 started by velochic (1/9/08 at 7:49am) 1 2 3 4	What I find the most interesting about learning/discussing the... 1/13/08 at 6:37pm by Semi_Crunchy	69	3,558
Gasoline prices -- what's yours? started by spiderdust (6/13/08 at 7:32pm) 1 2 3 4	$4.39 -------eastern Ct 6/16/08 at 3:24pm by meister31	68	889
Getting out of Debt in October! started by eirual (10/5/12 at 6:27pm) 1 2 3 4	Fairfield is a lot like Vacaville aka Crack-a-ville; lots of... 11/1/12 at 11:37am by mamayogibear	68	1,417
USDA... what it says you should spend !?! started by Thystle (10/22/07 at 5:09pm) 1 2 3 4	Quote: Originally Posted by BetsyS My SIL spends about... 11/2/07 at 4:07pm by phreedom	68	1,917
To get the watch or not started by velochic (4/17/09 at 7:01am) 1 2 3 4	So glad to hear that it's lived up to your hopes! 5/9/11 at 2:19pm by TiredX2	68	2,725
No more than 35% of income on all housing costs, including utilities. Realistic? started by Delicateflower (12/1/09 at 3:01pm) 1 2 3 4	I thought it seemed unrealistic, but then I calculated our... 12/4/09 at 6:56pm by Ruthiegirl	68	2,056
Cost of Groceries... Wow started by Leta (5/20/09 at 9:40pm) 1 2 3 4	Quote: Originally Posted by Fuamami It's a trade-off, you... 5/29/09 at 8:11am by BetsyS	68	3,574
Do you do this? started by velochic (4/6/09 at 5:36pm) 1 2 3 4	Quote: Originally Posted by mommaof3boz Hey I think we have... 4/8/09 at 11:57am by Ruthiegirl	68	1,599
WWYD, travel, sister's wedding, no money started by AbbieB (6/6/09 at 6:57pm) 1 2 3 4	I couldn't read this without offering support. You are in a... 6/10/09 at 9:33pm by sunflower.mama	68	2,575
April 2011 Homecooking Challenge! started by Alyantavid (4/1/11 at 6:50am) 1 2 3 4	04/30- random things for lunch - we finally used our... 4/30/11 at 9:43pm by MaryElizabeth	68	1,520
What are your financial goals for 2009? started by Patrick's mummy (12/26/08 at 5:25pm) 1 2 3 4	I am feeling very inspired reading everyone's replies! First... 1/18/09 at 3:46pm by wahlmn	68	1,785
Stimulus Package started by Selesai (1/24/08 at 4:26pm) 1 2 3 4	Quote: Originally Posted by dharmamama I read an article... 1/28/08 at 1:34pm by TiredX2	67	2,683
preparing for the next great depression... started by Malila (8/23/07 at 12:25pm) 1 2 3 4	Ummm... I thought we were talking about an economic... 8/28/07 at 6:12pm by Free Thinker	67	3,041
February Pantry Challenge started by isosmom (1/31/08 at 4:24pm) 1 2 3 4	We keep slipping off the front page! I had a pretty good... 2/26/08 at 2:02am by HydeParkB	67	1,388
Starbucks and their $4 coffee drinks started by mamaheids (5/4/07 at 8:11pm) 1 2 3 4	Wow, what fantastic resources. Thanks so much! 5/15/07 at 12:41pm by Scribe	67	2,161
Help me reduce my food budget? (Detailed and messy, sorry) started by laohaire (9/9/08 at 12:34pm) 1 2 3 4	: 12/5/08 at 10:23pm by AngelBee	67	1,966
Tight Food Budget/Whiney Family started by chiromamma (5/30/09 at 9:37am) 1 2 3 4	I'm so glad things are slowly working out for you... Good luck! 6/8/09 at 9:20pm by Shakti77	67	3,659
Deciding on number of children started by HeatherAtHome (5/14/10 at 10:47am) 1 2 3 4	DH and I started the parenting journey with the idea that we'd... 6/7/10 at 6:38pm by KayleeZoo	67	4,485
Your Fave Frugal Finds! started by Doula Dani (1/8/09 at 7:25pm) 1 2 3 4	My best find was when I discovered that Walmart Neighborhood... 1/26/09 at 2:39am by ReadingMama	67	3,675
Getting out of debt in MARCH! started by eirual (3/5/12 at 12:44pm) 1 2 3 4	I think we will wait and see what the urologist says first,... 4/11/12 at 5:52pm by lilacvioletiris	67	1,396
Poll: Are credit scores unconstitutional? started by Mama Poot (10/23/08 at 11:29pm) 1 2 3 4	Quote: Originally Posted by JamesMama I completely agree. DH... 10/26/08 at 4:39pm by KLM99	67	1,919
New laptop: PC or Mac? started by SuzyLee (4/21/09 at 4:19pm) 1 2 3 4	Quote: Originally Posted by jan8borest Macs may be good, ut... 6/2/09 at 12:33pm by Delicateflower	67	1,497
How much money will you give your kids for education (spin off) started by Linda on the move (10/28/10 at 9:16pm) 1 2 3 4	Quote: Originally Posted by velochic I will not burden dd... 11/1/10 at 9:58am by Coconut...	67	1,830
anyone else scared? reassure me! started by gentlemango (6/6/08 at 10:38pm) 1 2 3 4	HI I read where someone asked about the income in Europe,etc.... 6/9/08 at 8:22pm by Strong Mama	67	2,835
Convince Me Not To Buy Dh His Dream Gas Guzzler! Long! started by Shelsi (10/24/08 at 11:16am) 1 2 3 4	woohoooo! you've made my night with your decision too mama!... 10/26/08 at 11:23am by mamamelia	66	1,196