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Thread	Last Post	Replies	Views
What can and can't be bought with food stamps? started by ZARAMAMA (10/15/08 at 7:16pm) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by mama2mygirl Just so you know,... 10/16/08 at 6:36pm by hollyvangogh	27	64,867
The $0 Holiday Challenge started by boysrus (11/12/04 at 4:33pm) 1 2 3…32	I am also looking for homemade gift ideas. I have dehydrated... 10/19/08 at 10:28am by kedwards313	624	47,975
Frugal potluck ideas started by skueppers (9/18/05 at 11:44pm)	A rice dish? Sometimes a few handfuls of rice, some spices and... 12/11/08 at 3:50am by texmati	12	47,071
How much does it cost to trim a large tree, and would you consider gardening an important enough... started by melissel (5/10/09 at 8:30pm) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by newbymom05 I've been thinking... 5/12/09 at 12:34am by oneKnight	24	43,409
Homemade Personal Lube started by heymama1plus1 (8/27/08 at 5:36pm) 1 2 3	Quote: Originally Posted by GoBecGo Wait, don't you "make... 9/9/08 at 5:42pm by llamalluv	42	40,070
Frugal Meal Planning 101 started by kathirynne (1/25/07 at 2:04pm) 1 2 3…33	subbing! 10/22/07 at 10:58am by mysticpi	641	39,446
December Lower Income and/or Struggling Mama's Support Thread started by Thystle (12/1/07 at 12:12am) 1 2 3…78	Oh,wow 3?Are you SUPERMOM?!My son has a lot of behavorial... 1/4/08 at 2:09pm by flibberlips	1,546	36,735
EBT Card/Food Stamps out of state? started by angelcollector1 (11/4/08 at 10:02am)	I'll keep that in mind Satori. She is going to be here a month... 11/4/08 at 8:01pm by angelcollector1	5	35,359
What do you consider to be a "good" salary? started by ilovemygirl (2/28/11 at 8:20am) 1 2 3…7	Interesting thoughts. I live in a small town within the... 4/17/11 at 5:37am by ChristyMarie	124	32,132
The Annual Mothering Handmade Gifts Ideas Contest started by Cynthia Mosher (11/28/11 at 6:37am) 1 2 3…7	Hey Cathy - welcome to Mothering! We will be launching a new... 11/28/12 at 11:01am by Cynthia Mosher	120	31,577
Poor Family Support Tribe- NO DEBATE started by Potty Diva (4/21/07 at 3:42pm) 1 2 3…42	Oh man...I belong here!!! Dh & I are both Uni students and... 6/12/07 at 10:46pm by UmmIbrahim	831	30,359
November Low Income Mummas Support Thread started by kathirynne (10/30/07 at 1:54pm) 1 2 3…65	I'm sorry I've not been around much, I've been keeping up as... 12/1/07 at 1:49am by Aura_Kitten	1,295	29,412
FYI- Sam's Club Now Accepts EBT/Food Stamps started by angelcollector1 (4/30/09 at 10:29am)	Quote: Originally Posted by angelcollector1 I have used... 6/16/09 at 11:03am by guestmama9912	7	28,187
coupon/free ship codes for stores like Rosie Hippos, A Toy Garden? started by 3ismagic (10/19/07 at 10:31am) 1 2 3…9	Please do not post codes and discounts for your own business,... 9/25/09 at 10:41pm by annettemarie	177	27,409
Scratch & dent stores started by LilMama23 (4/2/07 at 2:07am)	our sears scratch and dent place is called "Sears Service... 4/4/07 at 11:11am by ShaggyDaddy	8	26,544
Oct No-Spend Challenge: End of the month is here. Hang on No-spenders Almost There! started by CrunchyVTMom (9/26/07 at 9:30pm) 1 2 3…78	Oct 1 - $138 diapers (budgeted), $83 groceries, $11 book. Oct... 11/1/07 at 3:16pm by nina_yyc	1,541	26,322
Confession: Amy Dacyczyn really bugs me started by Scribe (6/21/07 at 5:09pm) 1 2 3…6	she has some good ideas interspersed with all the cheapness,... 11/18/08 at 1:40am by Erin	119	22,836
where's my refund? started by cravenab00 (2/3/09 at 11:54am) 1 2 3…7	This thread is from last year, folks. 2/3/10 at 4:15pm by sunnysandiegan	133	22,624
MIL is kicking us out. started by WindyCityMom (3/1/11 at 4:47pm) 1 2 3…10	I just spent an afternoon (on and off!) reading your thread. ... 4/4/11 at 10:11am by Earthy Mama	194	22,547
~~2012 Low Income Support Group~~ started by Thystle (12/5/11 at 12:30am) 1 2 3…17	Congrats and GL Zebra! Condolences to those feeling down this... 12/30/12 at 3:49pm by gabbyraja	332	21,717
Jan '08 Lower Income and/or Struggling Mama's Support started by Thystle (12/31/07 at 10:23pm) 1 2 3…35	new threadhttp://www.mothering.com/discussions...d.php?t=839797 2/2/08 at 1:51am by mum4boys	688	21,589
September No-Spend Challenge: We're in the home stretch! Stay Strong Finish with us started by CrunchyVTMom (8/28/07 at 8:48am) 1 2 3…68	Sep 1 - = Expensive backpack Sep 2 - Sep 3 - Sep 4 - ... 10/2/07 at 9:50am by Hollysmom	1,357	20,749
Hot Props? Foreclosures... started by Pariah (4/5/11 at 8:47am)	thats the part that sucks . the banks are trying some of them... 8/15/11 at 12:56pm by Al JCIII	16	20,660
Frugal Holidays 2008 started by holidaymama (5/28/08 at 4:36pm) 1 2 3…20	Quote: Originally Posted by HydeParkB Maybe this has been... 12/6/08 at 9:35am by smocklets	388	19,934
August No-Spend Challenge -- Congratulations no-spenders!!!! You made it to the end! started by CrunchyVTMom (7/25/07 at 8:37pm) 1 2 3…56	I ended up Su@@@ing in august. On to september! 9/2/07 at 12:36am by mamimapster	1,105	18,043
SAHP's Using Public Assistance started by mammal_mama (7/15/08 at 4:18pm) 1 2 3…21	whatever you do with your money is TOTALLY your own business.... 11/6/08 at 9:58pm by mollusk	411	17,321
Most economical room heaters? Other winter heating questions... started by KentuckyDoulaMama (9/30/06 at 2:27pm) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by SleeplessMommy Basically you... 10/14/06 at 5:17pm by mightymoo	20	16,964
January No-Spend Challenge -- Day of Reckoning. How did you do? What will you change for next... started by CrunchyVTMom (12/29/07 at 8:20pm) 1 2 3…57	Oh I don't even want to know....we were already over budget... 2/4/08 at 4:12pm by anarchamama	1,123	16,514
November No-Spend Challenge ~ Come check in, it's time to get started saving money! started by CrunchyVTMom (10/30/07 at 3:07pm) 1 2 3…57	Very busy day to end the month, with some spending , but all... 12/1/07 at 5:09am by vivalamama	1,132	16,337
November Low Income Thread started by Jyotsna (11/1/09 at 3:45am) 1 2 3…17	sorry I have been absent for a while, Things have been pretty... 12/1/09 at 11:20pm by natural_mama89	324	15,889
October Low-Income Thread started by Jyotsna (10/1/09 at 4:33am) 1 2 3…20	November... 11/2/09 at 2:15pm by Satori	384	15,833
Extreme Frugality - The other people think I'm crazy thread! started by ParisApril (12/4/09 at 11:43am) 1 2 3…8	I love all the dumpster diving discussion...I can't wait until... 2/25/10 at 4:42pm by Pariah	155	15,555
2007 Frugal Holiday "Challenge" started by Thystle (6/17/07 at 2:55pm) 1 2 3…17	(no title) 8/2/08 at 1:12am by homefrontgirl	327	15,440
What's an average grocery budget for a family of 4? started by jaam (10/1/08 at 11:15am) 1 2 3	It varies for us. We are a vegetarian family of four. In... 10/12/08 at 6:57pm by Treasuremapper	52	15,422
Update: Trying to avoid foreclosure by working with the bank on a quick sale #132 started by jennica (10/23/07 at 6:06pm) 1 2 3…13	http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/articl...BUQR1442LQ.DTL I just... 11/17/08 at 12:57pm by Treasuremapper	255	15,188
Your average kilowatt-hour (kWh) usage? Anyone care to post theirs?? started by UberMama (11/12/09 at 9:29pm) 1 2 3…6	We have a 600sf apartment, 3 people and our use has been about... 4/6/11 at 4:42am by MiniMum	106	15,108
~~~~2013 Low Income Support Thread~~~~ started by zebra15 (12/31/12 at 2:46pm) 1 2 3…15	Frugalmama, use real honey (check the ingredients list) -... Yesterday at 4:56 pm by Wolfcat	294	14,943
February No-Spend Challenge -- How did you do? What will you do differently next month? What... started by CrunchyVTMom (1/27/08 at 8:42pm) 1 2 3…52	2/2 : $43 on CC at jewelry party, ugh 2/3 2/4 Plus an... 3/2/08 at 9:56pm by CityChic	1,039	14,908
Should we get food stamps? started by amber913 (2/1/11 at 10:00am) 1 2 3…10	http://elfstaranymore.tumblr.com/post/2750519373/how-you-shop-... 2/14/11 at 8:58pm by Smithie	180	14,519
Vitamix? Worth it? Alternatives? started by chaos_pie (8/26/09 at 8:24pm) 1 2 3	Funny this thread got bumped. I just received my vitamix for... 2/16/12 at 6:20pm by Amys1st	44	14,497
Buying a Car from a Private Seller with a lien - UPDATE post 19 started by avendesora (1/25/09 at 11:27am) 1 2	Quote: Says who? I don't have title on my car, but I certainly... 1/26/09 at 9:48pm by CarrieMF	26	14,454
The Long Emergency started by wednesday (5/23/08 at 12:30pm) 1 2 3…13	whew! It took me three days but I finally read this whole... 9/20/08 at 10:35pm by salmontree	259	14,358
A Little Early... DIY Christmas Presents started by jenangelcat (7/30/06 at 7:39pm) 1 2 3…9	Quote: Originally Posted by mykdsmomy I just found this idea... 1/4/07 at 1:10pm by Annikate	176	14,305
I'm getting out of debt, with the snowball method. Wanna play? started by Red (8/20/06 at 11:14pm) 1 2 3…16	that is awesome what a great feeling. 9/22/07 at 2:28pm by mum4boys	301	13,960
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	13,929
Turning in your car? Voluntary Repo?? Stuff like that... started by Karennnnn (3/1/05 at 12:41am)	Quote: Originally Posted by Satori lol, yep, I wondered Does... 8/15/08 at 4:17pm by Emmeline II	17	13,537
Buy in bulk/stock pile tribe started by Amys1st (2/1/09 at 5:14pm) 1 2 3…18	Subbing. This is me. I have a whole (bed)room dedicated to... 11/13/09 at 3:19pm by jewellz	359	13,482
Dumping Debt and building wealth with Dave Ramsey JANUARY started by shanetedissac (12/30/07 at 3:31pm) 1 2 3…30	Here is the link to February's thread Hope to see everyone... 1/31/08 at 12:22pm by Purple*Lotus	584	13,390
How much does a 10lb bag of potatoes cost in your area? started by Mylie (9/27/08 at 6:46pm) 1 2 3	I just bought a 10 lb bag of russet potatoes this weekend, $2.49 10/8/08 at 5:28pm by CameronsMama	51	13,377
Fall/Winter Parents Using Public Assistance-Support Only! started by mammal_mama (11/4/08 at 9:28pm) 1 2 3…16	Good news! Dh got a new job in his field (forestry) and we... 3/6/09 at 1:40pm by ReadingMama	310	12,977