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Thread	Last Post	Replies	Views
Your best random frugality tips started by PenelopeJune (6/16/10 at 12:00pm) 1 2 3 4	Quote: Originally Posted by gabbyraja Thank you... 8/5/10 at 1:37am by Callimom	64	4,923
How old were you when you bought your first home? started by Nan411 (3/13/11 at 2:11pm) 1 2 3 4 5	I purchased my first house at 21. My dh was 22. We had been... 4/29/12 at 9:11pm by goldfishkate	91	4,903
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	4,886
Frugal ways you started that changed your life started by Amys1st (8/30/07 at 1:21pm) 1 2 3 4 5	I am making out well using a make ahead meal place right now... 11/18/07 at 11:41pm by Mom2Wilmo	81	4,878
Getting Out of Debt with DR, Oct 2009 started by mtm (10/1/09 at 9:40pm) 1 2 3…11	OK so I checked all the cells & they are all ok, I double... 10/31/09 at 1:55pm by CookiePie	218	4,872
Stretch your food budget tribe started by Amys1st (4/8/08 at 8:34pm) 1 2 3…6	Quote: Originally Posted by BunnySlippers It does make... 5/28/08 at 2:40pm by Amys1st	108	4,852
~November No-Spend Challenge~ Don't let little purchases gobble gobble up your savings! Come... started by CrunchyVTMom (10/31/10 at 12:52pm) 1 2 3…10	The end of the month is here. I feel pretty good - I met some... 11/30/10 at 1:58pm by nwmomof2	197	4,846
It's June! Lets Get Out of Debt with Dave Ramsey started by mtm (6/1/09 at 1:56pm) 1 2 3…10	We help consumers who have more than $5k in unsecured debt. ... 4/16/10 at 10:34pm by ccdebt00	191	4,844
Dumping Debt and Building Wealth with Dave Ramsey February started by mtm (2/1/09 at 2:16pm) 1 2 3…10	Quote: His biggest weakness seems to be (and here is the... 3/19/09 at 3:00pm by p1gg1e	180	4,821
Is it worth it to turn the ac off during the day? started by crunchy_mama (5/30/08 at 7:54pm)	Our house is about 1000 sq ft, one level, and a slab. It is... 6/2/08 at 10:52pm by lmbjer	9	4,817
Super cheap ground beef started by Bookworm715 (10/28/09 at 9:35pm) 1 2 3 4	interesting. maybe this will help a mdc mom. 10/26/11 at 7:34pm by kayleesmom	74	4,810
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	4,808
~~ June No-Spend Challenge ~~ How Low can you Go? started by CrunchyVTMom (6/1/10 at 2:24pm) 1 2 3…9	Well...not great but not horrible. June 1 - June 2 - June... 7/2/10 at 11:57am by Hollysmom	174	4,804
Home Made Holiday started by momaste (9/7/07 at 10:28pm) 1 2 3 4 5	I'll see if I can find it (my dd1 calls hers "squid face"...... 9/11/08 at 11:37am by wombatclay	80	4,799
What are the best deals at Sam's Club? started by ilovebabies (10/9/08 at 5:14pm)	the shorter list would be what don't we buy at Sam's. ... 10/11/08 at 5:59pm by Kaitnbugsmom	14	4,798
* February 2010 Home Cooking Challenge * started by ursusarctos (2/1/10 at 3:15pm) 1 2 3…11	March thread:... 3/2/10 at 12:40am by Ianthe	210	4,781
April Dumping Debt with Dave Ramsey started by mtm (4/1/09 at 12:38pm) 1 2 3…9	We had our last Financial Peace class tonight. I am really... 5/3/09 at 9:18pm by onlygirls	171	4,771
Pricey but totally worth it, share your story! started by SolaSola (6/4/10 at 1:47pm) 1 2 3 4	DF and I bought a brownstone in January and we only just moved... 6/22/10 at 6:12pm by paintedfire	78	4,741
I need you mamas help more than ever ONE LAST UPDATE PG 5 started by sunnylady303 (10/22/08 at 11:40am) 1 2 3…6	This is great news! It sounds like you are on a roll, mama!... 11/7/08 at 2:16am by Treasuremapper	103	4,722
Anyone watch Till Debt Do Us Part/Gail Vaz-Oxlade? And Dave Ramsey stuff again... started by canuckgal (10/26/09 at 8:08pm) 1 2	What's the problem with old threads? This topic is still... 6/17/11 at 2:52pm by StarJune	27	4,722
What do you think about the idea of a two income trap? started by That Is Nice (10/3/08 at 8:56am) 1 2 3…8	Quote: Originally Posted by charmander I am puzzled... 1/31/09 at 8:47pm by BetsyS	146	4,713
Do the little things really count? started by HeatherAtHome (7/20/11 at 6:43am) 1 2 3 4	One way to stay frugal is to start a "boutique" - we have a... 11/22/11 at 6:32am by Kathy White	74	4,703
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 Thread:... 5/22/05 at 11:15am by Peppermint	126	4,691
Flipping Q-Tips! Or Why is Non-Food 1/3 of My Grocery Budget? started by Leta (8/12/09 at 12:50am) 1 2 3…7	I thought this would be a good place to plug a good item. ... 8/27/09 at 1:35pm by Leta	130	4,681
Frugal mamas, share your favorite tips! started by Amys1st (3/17/10 at 6:53pm) 1 2 3	forgot to add #6--- handmaking gifts saves us a TON. when dh... 5/31/10 at 12:44am by bluebirdiemama	58	4,680
half cow prices ? started by neetling (7/21/10 at 1:44am)	Update on our pricing: Ok, I just got the 1/2 cow we ordered.... 7/27/10 at 11:22pm by tinuviel_k	19	4,679
Leaving heat off at night, turning on in AM - smart or stupid? started by UberMama (12/5/09 at 11:08am) 1 2	We keep our house at 16 degrees celcius (60 farenheit) and... 12/7/09 at 1:31pm by babygrant	24	4,673
When it still isn't enough ... started by ilovemygirl (11/5/10 at 12:31pm) 1 2 3 4	Hi, I didn't read all the replies & my thoughts on this may be... 11/13/10 at 9:18pm by greenfaery*	71	4,670
Thrift Store Scores! started by honeybunmom (2/15/11 at 2:29pm) 1 2 3 4	My husband had a dumpster dive score this weekend - a newish... 5/28/11 at 1:10pm by kitchensqueen	78	4,668
December 2010 Low Income Support Thread started by Thystle (12/7/10 at 9:45pm) 1 2 3 4	{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{hugs}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}} I am... 1/1/11 at 8:25pm by Thystle	78	4,641
Inexpensive homemade gift for 1 year old started by bstandlee (1/18/08 at 4:38pm)	What great ideas! I love being inspired by other people's... 1/19/08 at 1:19am by bstandlee	15	4,637
How much do you pay for health insurance? started by Ygle (4/19/11 at 9:38am) 1 2 3	Through my employer, we pay $184 biweekly, so just under $4800... 4/26/11 at 2:17pm by amma_mama	46	4,633
Poll: How much student loan debt do you have? started by SoulCakes (10/27/10 at 8:00am) 1 2 3 4 5	I racked up a fairly reasonable amount of $40,000. However,... 11/1/10 at 11:05pm by petey44	92	4,612
September Home-Cooked Challenge!! started by beansmama (9/2/09 at 2:24pm) 1 2 3…12	1st- homemade vegetable soup/grilled cheese 2nd-... 9/30/09 at 7:33pm by mommyto4grits	220	4,610
HELP ME!!! I spend nearly $900... started by lovebeingamomma (2/24/09 at 5:32pm) 1 2 3…6	Good thread. We spend way more than the OP on food a month,... 4/28/09 at 10:15pm by pixiekisses	116	4,602
Goodwill/Donation Tax Credit? started by MidgeMommy (1/18/08 at 2:15pm)	WFIW - Our accountant says 1) itemize what you take 2) get a... 1/19/08 at 12:00am by annekevdbroek	14	4,597
Thrifting for profit started by Scribe (3/22/07 at 11:22am) 1 2 3…6	bumping because this thread was such a help to me! 6/7/07 at 2:29pm by Tilia	105	4,594
Post your one least expensive meal and cost started by rabbithorns (1/4/06 at 8:55pm) 1 2 3…5	Quote: Originally Posted by amyamanda This was the post... 1/17/07 at 3:30am by Phoenix_Rising	99	4,592
Best Gas Mileage minivan (pref. 8 passenger)?` started by CrunchyGranolaMom (7/17/08 at 4:34pm) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by splendid I thought they... 8/4/08 at 11:36am by Pinoikoi	39	4,590
Pay down the CC or save? started by Amila (6/9/08 at 12:37pm) 1 2 3…9	The 2K is going to stay in the business account- we are trying... 6/24/08 at 11:10pm by Amila	160	4,585
In my desperate shoes...would you file for bankruptcy? started by Judegirl (10/22/08 at 1:59am) 1 2 3 4 5	Oh and people, let's not flog her. It takes a lot of guts to... 10/28/08 at 3:02pm by lalaland42	95	4,585
January 2011 Get Out of Debt Thread started by mtm (1/1/11 at 10:39am) 1 2 3…6	I understand. I wouldn't have a clue either- I have learned... 2/2/11 at 6:00pm by BrandyStiltner	111	4,570
5 year old frozen beef...is it safe?? started by dubfam (10/20/09 at 9:41pm) 1 2	Oh, I would totally eat that meat. Cook it up and try it. ... 10/22/09 at 12:17pm by Ruthiegirl	31	4,560
Its May! Dumping Debt with Dave Ramsey started by mtm (5/1/09 at 11:45am) 1 2 3…9	Quote: Originally Posted by mama2ashlynn I just started... 6/3/09 at 12:27am by Rev1053	168	4,541
What can I make with these ingredients? started by mimiharshe (1/21/08 at 4:10pm)	you have all the ingredients for Quinoa with black beans which... 1/22/08 at 10:01pm by Laggie	12	4,515
~November~ Home Cooked Challenge!! started by Ianthe (11/1/09 at 9:27pm) 1 2 3…11	01 - leftover smoked brisket 02 - stray meat - one steak, two... 12/1/09 at 5:17pm by Kismet_fw	215	4,497
This is puplic school?? started by Garden~Lover (9/10/08 at 8:44pm) 1 2 3…6	Quote: Originally Posted by SunshineJ I'm sure this... 9/21/08 at 10:12am by Hey Mama!	112	4,496
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	4,491
February No-Spend Challenge started by Smithie (2/1/10 at 3:05pm) 1 2 3…9	$170 total this month on fast food, plus whatever I spent in... 3/1/10 at 5:54pm by Smithie	176	4,475
Family 25 needs a miracle started by DreamsInDigital (10/20/08 at 5:36pm) 1 2 3 4	update? 12/1/08 at 12:23pm by Seasons	63	4,470