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Thread	Last Post	Replies	Views
January No Spend Challenge~ Ringing in the New Year with $$ in our Pockets!!! started by FillingMyQuiver (12/28/12 at 5:15am) 1 2 3…25	(no title) 2/1/13 at 5:47pm by honeybee80	484	6,781
Feb. 10 Dumpster Diving? started by Sierra (1/25/09 at 9:40pm)	As I recall working in retail (of course its been 10 plus... 2/9/09 at 6:13pm by Amys1st	16	6,772
Please Join us...No Spending in May...a support group started by CrunchyVTMom (4/30/07 at 3:53pm) 1 2 3…24	Thanks everyone :. I guess DH didn't understand me when I said... 6/1/07 at 7:42am by bwylde	478	6,730
short sell and rent to get out of other debt or hold on and wait it out? started by yukookoo (1/10/09 at 6:00pm) 1 2 3…11	... 1/22/09 at 8:22pm by La Sombra	209	6,723
What is a reasonable food budget for family of 6? started by TripMom (2/4/09 at 2:15am) 1 2	We're a family of 5, dh and I, and an 11 yo, 9 yo, and 2 yo. I... 2/5/09 at 10:37pm by jjawm	32	6,704
Your cheapest and most delicious meals... started by Attila the Honey (8/28/10 at 4:59am) 1 2 3 4	subbung 11/3/10 at 11:11am by saoirse2007	73	6,649
Shopping with SNAP EBT Card? started by ellairiesmom (5/21/12 at 12:48pm) 1 2	I have gained a bunch of weight the past 2 years eating cheap... 12/14/12 at 9:00am by Smithie	24	6,626
~ January 2010 ~ Home Cooking Challange! started by Ianthe (1/1/10 at 1:24pm) 1 2 3…17	Ok, I totally sucked in January! Let's start again for Feb!! 2/1/10 at 5:36pm by HappyMommy2	326	6,623
Do you tip delivery men? started by dbsam (3/12/09 at 10:45am) 1 2	Not if I pay a delivery fee. The last time I had furniture... 12/29/09 at 4:17pm by Happiestever	34	6,597
New Year Grocery and Pantry Challenge, how did you do? started by Amys1st (12/28/09 at 8:06pm) 1 2 3…13	Eh, not bad here, but def. could be better. I can't decide if... 2/2/10 at 3:59pm by Chicky2	244	6,580
Bank cashed post-dated check early! started by diana_of_the_dunes (11/4/10 at 4:06pm) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by lyterae I was told the same... 11/7/10 at 5:15pm by surrogate	24	6,499
cheap kitchen cabinets? started by tangozulu (3/17/06 at 1:37pm) 1 2	Tracey, just noticed your location - we're in Cleveland.... 4/7/06 at 11:55am by LEAW	30	6,433
September 2010 Low-Income Thread started by Jyotsna (9/8/10 at 1:11am) 1 2 3…6	wooohoo just spoke to my casworker and she said their ins is... 9/30/10 at 10:53am by surrogate	111	6,405
October 2010 Low Income Support Thread started by provocativa (10/2/10 at 2:28pm) 1 2 3 4 5	New thread -------------->... 11/3/10 at 12:37am by thatgirliknew	89	6,383
Watching Amazon groceries thread started by Azuralea (3/6/09 at 4:38pm) 1 2 3…8	http://www.mothering.com/discussions....php?t=1080070 There's... 5/4/09 at 6:52pm by Theoretica	151	6,371
~December No-Spend Challenge~ End o' the month. How did you do? What will you do differently... started by CrunchyVTMom (11/28/08 at 3:53pm) 1 2 3…22	Onward to January... Kim : Dec. 1: Dec. 2: Dec. 3: Dec. 4: ... 1/3/09 at 2:00am by FeelingBlessed	427	6,356
May 2010 Low Income Support Thread started by thatgirliknew (5/4/10 at 10:40pm) 1 2 3 4 5	Quote: Originally Posted by maciascl I am sorry! I hope... 5/31/10 at 3:05pm by thatgirliknew	84	6,234
Geez how did we get like this and how can it get better? started by LilMamiBella (9/22/07 at 3:22pm) 1 2 3…8	Quote: Originally Posted by LilMamiBella Another update... 11/5/07 at 7:55pm by zersha	142	6,170
Anyone live without electricity??? started by baileyandmikey (11/29/08 at 8:33pm) 1 2 3 4 5	sorry, but the amish lifestyle is a lot different than not... 1/13/09 at 2:07am by Drummer's Wife	87	6,152
I don't know what to do started by amberskyfire (10/24/09 at 2:20am) 1 2 3 4 5	Chaper 7 if you can qualify-for sure. We filed several years... 10/30/09 at 10:26pm by gnutter	92	6,147
s/o Oprah thread--frugality for the high income crowd started by Scribe (10/10/08 at 3:19pm) 1 2 3…8	Quote: Originally Posted by cicatrix Oh dang, I missed the... 12/31/08 at 9:18am by sanguine_speed	140	6,113
How much $ do you plan to spend per child THIS holiday season? started by taubel (11/20/11 at 7:38am) 1 2 3…8	Mine have not made it any easier on us this year. Both DS1... 12/28/11 at 11:49am by MariaMadly	150	6,065
I want to be one of those ppl that gets $938493 groceries for $19! started by Attila the Honey (1/8/08 at 6:15pm) 1 2 3…7	So another great week with The Grocery Game - I think the deal... 2/27/08 at 12:46am by JackieR	133	6,063
Value of a half-bath & appraisal question started by freespirited (5/17/08 at 5:43pm) 1 2	Hugs mama! I wrote a really long message and my ISP ate it...... 5/19/08 at 5:23pm by wombatclay	35	6,014
~August No-Spend Challenge~ We are tracking our spending and trying to save money! Come join us... started by AFWife (7/29/09 at 1:22pm) 1 2 3…18	I guess I should enter a final report.: On Sunday, I totally... 9/2/09 at 12:15am by HydeParkB	343	6,003
a really tough queston from a humbled momma started by a~...Mamacitaa~... (12/1/06 at 1:19pm) 1 2 3…6	Other posters have made great suggestions, but I wanted to add... 12/8/06 at 8:04pm by shelbell	106	5,982
Refinance the mortgage or get rid of the nanny? FINAL DECISION POST #135 started by lovemykeiki (4/8/09 at 4:39am) 1 2 3…7	I'm sure your DH already works very hard, but if his business... 4/14/09 at 8:27pm by Rico'sAlice	138	5,974
WTSHTF... is it coming? started by p.s (4/4/09 at 4:24pm) 1 2 3…6	Quote: Originally Posted by freespirited I have to agree... 4/13/09 at 1:16pm by p1gg1e	106	5,971
Has anyone confirmed Costco takes EBT now? started by Norasmomma (1/11/10 at 1:46pm)	I have been using at mine since after thanksgiving. I'd call... 1/13/10 at 3:24am by Smocked	9	5,942
Dumping Debt and Building Wealth with Dave Ramsey~ FEBRUARY started by Purple*Lotus (1/31/08 at 12:21pm) 1 2 3…12	I am leaving a trail of debt snowballs to lead you to March's... 2/29/08 at 12:06pm by Purple*Lotus	239	5,884
Is UPromise Worth Signing Up For? started by BookGoddess (9/16/06 at 5:00am)	We have about $100 in it. That's the occasional grocery... 9/20/06 at 12:33am by rsps	13	5,877
Stimulus checks coming early started by zersha (4/25/08 at 2:22pm) 1 2 3…9	Quote: Originally Posted by nolansmummy i'm just mad at the... 5/5/08 at 5:41pm by mtiger	162	5,848
Let's pretend: Gas is $10 a gallon started by ShareBear (5/20/08 at 10:48pm) 1 2 3…12	Quote: Originally Posted by p1gg1e How would you all feel... 5/24/08 at 9:09pm by UptownZoo	236	5,837
Anyone up for a Pantry Challenge in November? started by heatherdeg (10/30/07 at 5:26pm) 1 2 3…16	We got rid of a lot of stuff in the freezer and pantry, thanks... 12/1/07 at 7:25am by Thalia	312	5,833
IKEA quilts (comforters)? started by Tradd (9/10/08 at 10:30pm)	Thank you all for your responses! I've actually decided to NOT... 9/11/08 at 9:30pm by Tradd	18	5,828
SO: If you spend less than $500 a month for food... started by Thystle (3/24/09 at 4:49pm) 1 2 3…7	1.) How many people are eating? 4 (two adults a 4.5 yo & a 2.5... 2/13/10 at 5:03pm by echospiritwar...	123	5,822
~ October No-Spend Challenge ~ The treat is having money in the bank. The trick is keeping it... started by CrunchyVTMom (9/28/10 at 7:34pm) 1 2 3…14	October 1 - $4 breakfast & an afternoon chocolate bar 2 - $7... 11/2/10 at 3:50pm by Hollysmom	269	5,818
Angel Food Ministry food started by happyfrog (5/3/06 at 10:10pm)	I would like to know if there is anything else out there that... 10/21/08 at 8:55pm by mrsfrotwo	19	5,768
~ October No-Spend Challenge ~ The treat is having money in the bank. The trick is keeping it... started by CrunchyVTMom (9/29/09 at 3:20pm) 1 2 3…18	Quote: Originally Posted by nina_yyc The big expense this... 11/3/09 at 11:57am by sweetjasmine	349	5,758
Climbing out of the debt hole... Anybody wanna join? started by magster (5/29/06 at 8:42am) 1 2 3…11	Quote: Originally Posted by wendygrace Dh got a job!!!... 8/16/06 at 4:50pm by Mizelenius	203	5,750
June 2010 Low Income Support Thread started by ewp11100 (6/1/10 at 9:33am) 1 2 3 4 5	Thanks. Over to July to post a HAPPY update.... 7/10/10 at 12:42pm by Fruitful4Him	80	5,706
January 2011 Home Cooking Challenge started by kathirynne (12/28/10 at 3:11pm) 1 2 3…12	Just started one ... 2/1/11 at 6:39am by Alyantavid	234	5,699
New vs Used Minivan? Toyota Sienna vs Honda Odyssey? started by ellairiesmom (5/10/10 at 2:07pm)	We just bought a 09 Sienna. We went with a certified car from... 5/13/10 at 1:50am by travlr	12	5,687
Why do we say "$19.99" instead of "$20.00?" started by carfreemama (2/22/10 at 3:14pm) 1 2	I used to do that - automatically round up to where the tax... 2/27/10 at 11:02am by Juvysen	20	5,684
October Home Cooked Challenge! started by crukai (10/1/09 at 7:30pm) 1 2 3…16	Quote: Originally Posted by Keeta Who's starting the Nov... 11/1/09 at 9:25pm by Ianthe	302	5,646
My husband kinda doesn't share financial info. Any others out there? started by youngspiritmom (9/29/10 at 3:43am) 1 2 3 4	Hi, I would say your situation is not even half worse as... 10/14/11 at 10:37pm by Unhappy Wife08	64	5,640
December- Home Cooking Challenge started by air (12/1/09 at 6:27am) 1 2 3…14	1. Out (planned meal out due to getting family pictures taken... 1/1/10 at 2:02pm by CameronsMama	268	5,638
July 2010 Low Income Support Thread started by maciascl (7/10/10 at 12:07pm) 1 2 3 4 5	cherry~ it sounds like you could have a small amount of... 8/3/10 at 12:25pm by crazyeight	96	5,619
Poor mamas: How well do you guys really eat?? started by Krystal323 (7/22/07 at 1:03am) 1 2 3…7	I love this thread. THANK YOU to all the people who posted... 9/4/07 at 3:58am by sleepnrain	128	5,614
America's Thriftiest Family (On Oprah Today) started by Porcelain Interior (10/8/08 at 4:14pm) 1 2 3 4 5	Ha, they could learn a few things from me...we are "The even... 10/13/08 at 5:35pm by tammyswanson	87	5,608