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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
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	4,392
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	4,388
2011 Frugal Xmas (and other holidays) started by Thystle (9/22/11 at 12:15am) 1 2 3 4 5	Another deal for the gardeners - Peaceful Valley seed packets... 12/11/11 at 12:43pm by kitchensqueen	97	4,365
No-Gifts Christmas started by The Hidden Life (10/23/09 at 11:57pm) 1 2	I'm a huge fan of the no-gift Christmas!! It is so relaxed. My... 12/26/12 at 9:04pm by MichelleZB	39	4,363
Food Stamps and "assets" started by mrsfrenchy (3/24/10 at 12:06am) 1 2 3 4	Quote: Originally Posted by Ruthla I'd like to see taxable... 4/16/10 at 2:24pm by Polliwog	75	4,358
Getting Out of Debt, March 2010 started by mtm (3/1/10 at 1:59pm) 1 2 3…7	Whoops, I thought I posted that in the April thread... 4/6/10 at 4:11am by kitteh	122	4,347
Can someone help me budget/financial plan? It's a wreck.. started by WindyCityMom (4/21/10 at 7:50pm) 1 2 3 4	He's not a liscensed contractor, he does it kind of on the... 5/8/10 at 10:00pm by WindyCityMom	66	4,345
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. And... 10/22/09 at 12:17pm by Ruthiegirl	31	4,338
So what do you recommend doing to NOT be poor? started by Asher (12/31/05 at 4:17pm) 1 2 3…6	Quote: I can't buy a 3 bedroom house for less than $400,000. ... 2/21/06 at 11:41am by phathui5	119	4,327
March No Spend Challenge started by triscuitsmom (3/1/10 at 3:00pm) 1 2 3…9	MARCH Key: - no spend day - made a credit card payment -... 4/2/10 at 9:16pm by thesimplelife25	176	4,293
making a playroom on a budget..need some tips please. started by Gwendolyn's babies (7/23/08 at 12:05am) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by canuck413 Check out your local... 1/12/09 at 1:37pm by Pinoikoi	21	4,275
Dumping Debt and Building Wealth with Dave Ramsey- July started by phathui5 (7/1/08 at 10:08am) 1 2 3…8	Hey all - I just started the August thread. I'll be out of... 7/31/08 at 6:11pm by Mommy&Will	145	4,256
$200 alloted for school supplies started by Raene (8/12/09 at 3:10pm) 1 2 3…7	Quote: Originally Posted by appalachia This is what I was... 8/17/09 at 1:53am by natural_mama89	121	4,253
Frugal Meal Planning - version 2008 started by kathirynne (1/3/08 at 1:45pm) 1 2 3	Wow, this thread is great - thanks! 5/9/08 at 12:22pm by ShannonCC	58	4,221
How much is your rent/mortgage per month? started by Lovenest (6/29/07 at 10:42pm) 1 2 3…8	Mortgage payments are just over $1500 including taxes and... 7/10/07 at 1:30pm by kijip	151	4,214
Awesome deal at Schwan's (free food!) started by ollineeba (8/6/09 at 12:03am) 1 2 3…6	I have a charge of 5 cents. It is part of the delivery fee (to... 8/26/09 at 11:37pm by Stugroupie	109	4,193
What happens when you intentionally bounce a check? started by kblackstone444 (7/31/10 at 6:51pm) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by Ellien C For the record though -... 8/2/10 at 11:26pm by kblackstone444	27	4,182
If you spend <$25 per person per week on groceries... started by laurac5 (3/23/11 at 10:08am) 1 2 3	(no title) 5/30/11 at 8:53am by Wolfcat	45	4,178
Boneless vs bone-in chicken breast started by RainbowTurtle (5/15/09 at 12:17pm) 1 2	Just recently switched to always bone in. I bake them on the... 5/17/09 at 8:13pm by babycarrier	31	4,169
~July No-Spend Challenge~ We are tracking our spending and trying to save money! Come join us --... started by CrunchyVTMom (6/30/09 at 9:05pm) 1 2 3…12	OK, I know I'm two days late on this, but I've done this every... 8/2/09 at 11:49pm by major_mama11	231	4,168
In foreclosure, just a vent started by Mama~Love (5/5/09 at 1:22pm) 1 2 3 4 5	Quote: Originally Posted by HappyLittleHouse I'm incredibly... 5/12/09 at 4:18pm by Mama~Love	90	4,164
Have you gone to any "extreme" measures to keep your grocery spending down? started by amyamanda (6/27/08 at 6:53am) 1 2 3 4	Quote: Originally Posted by GoddessKristie DS is allergic to... 7/4/08 at 11:24am by p1gg1e	73	4,144
Would you buy a house from someone with a moderate hoarding problem? started by Thalia (12/13/08 at 11:33pm) 1 2 3 4	Congrats! I'm happy to hear that you found a house in your... 1/13/09 at 12:12pm by mags	79	4,142
~July No-Spend Challenge~ We are tracking our spending and trying to save money! Come join us --... started by CrunchyVTMom (7/1/10 at 4:19pm) 1 2 3…8	Key: no spend/ budgeted spending unnecessary/ unbudgeted... 7/30/10 at 5:31pm by FillingMyQuiver	156	4,141
What do you do to make a little extra cash started by Casha'sMommy (4/18/12 at 1:52pm) 1 2 3 4	That looks pretty fun! Thanks for sharing. 9/9/12 at 9:36am by trekkingirl	62	4,135
NoSpend January -- Ringing in the New Year with money in the bank started by Ruthiegirl (1/1/12 at 6:03am) 1 2 3…13	Ending the month with a hefty charge to fix our van. I... 1/31/12 at 9:30am by Ruthiegirl	244	4,129
Dumping Debt and Building Wealth w/Dave Ramsey December started by triscuitsmom (11/30/08 at 6:17pm) 1 2 3…8	Here is the link for the new... 12/31/08 at 10:02pm by Purple*Lotus	159	4,128
Our stimulus check was only 600! WTH? started by stretchmark (5/10/08 at 11:02am) 1 2 3 4	I expected a full $1200 but we only got $600 - they sent a... 5/28/08 at 12:23am by oneKnight	72	4,124
Kicking my Starbucks addiction started by Eli's_mommy (8/30/06 at 5:40pm) 1 2 3	I tend to be all-or-nothing with Starbucks. I'll do really... 10/14/06 at 10:38pm by Let It Be	58	4,123
Poll: What Economic Class are you? started by rosie_plus_one (1/15/07 at 5:49pm) 1 2 3…7	Quote: Originally Posted by BookGoddess That's a neat graph!... 5/30/07 at 4:29pm by boingo82	121	4,102
What do you do when you can't make income and expenses balance? started by bobandjess99 (3/7/10 at 11:54pm) 1 2 3 4	Quote: Originally Posted by A&A A couple of people... 3/14/10 at 2:13pm by That Is Nice	72	4,098
Filing for bankruptcy started by WindyCityMom (2/4/12 at 8:43pm) 1 2 3 4	For sure, I'm going to appeal. I'm a little confused about... 2/10/12 at 6:40pm by WindyCityMom	66	4,092
How has the recession personally affected you? started by freespirited (2/26/09 at 12:40pm) 1 2 3…6	Food costs are killing us. Thank goodness gardening season... 3/4/09 at 1:35pm by chiromamma	107	4,091
$1000/ mo for groceries started by Luvourlives (5/13/09 at 4:39pm) 1 2 3…6	Thanks all for the fabulous replies!! I definately feel... 5/19/09 at 8:42pm by Luvourlives	119	4,076
Getting Out of Debt, Feb 2010 Edition started by mtm (1/31/10 at 9:27pm) 1 2 3…6	Quote: Originally Posted by _ktg_ Thanks everyone for the... 3/2/10 at 1:18am by eirual	117	4,072
Dumping Debt and Building Wealth with Dave Ramsey - AUGUST started by Mommy&Will (7/31/08 at 5:50pm) 1 2 3…8	September's... 9/2/08 at 12:04am by Purple*Lotus	144	4,070
Could I watch my friends' kids in my home w/o a license? started by freespirited (1/25/09 at 12:39pm)	yeah, it totally depends on your state. I believe in mine, you... 1/26/09 at 3:53pm by Drummer's Wife	13	4,053
Netflix new pricing. Blech! started by cristina47454 (7/12/11 at 12:45pm) 1 2 3	Huh. NEver occurred to me to do that - although i guess I... 7/22/11 at 4:20am by cristina47454	53	4,051
ISO: Printable checking ledger started by mamallama (10/12/07 at 2:02pm)	OpenOffice spreadsheet? (or MS Excel if you have it.)... 10/12/07 at 7:41pm by WNB	1	4,046
Good fuel efficient & safe compact sedan car? started by naturallyspeaking (3/19/07 at 10:15pm)	Honda Civic here too. We have a 2001 with side impact air bags 3/21/07 at 4:34pm by Siennaflower	18	4,044
Homemade convenience foods started by Kim Allen (3/26/09 at 6:10pm) 1 2 3	Velochic - Thanks! I was trying to figure out how to find it.... 4/9/09 at 11:26pm by stephanie95	56	4,043
What's NOT a good deal at CostCo started by Gumby (2/7/08 at 5:44pm) 1 2	we have the normal old milk jugs at ours. 2/17/08 at 8:00pm by Arduinna	36	4,043
what's the best way (and cheapest) way to get Ikea furniture? When there's no Ikea near you? started by MommyDOK (4/14/11 at 10:39am)	I agree. We have a few Ikea items, they were cheap enough,... 4/27/11 at 11:05am by applebutterlady	18	4,036
Turbo tax vs HR block=bigger refund? started by jeca (1/24/09 at 2:55pm) 1 2	Haven't used H&R Block, but I did use an independent person... 1/27/09 at 7:35pm by staceychev	28	4,030
Frustration (very long) WWYD? Updates in #1 in red started by hollyvangogh (10/6/08 at 10:05pm) 1 2 3…5	Quote: Originally Posted by aquarian I'm just now catching... 10/7/08 at 11:39pm by hollyvangogh	99	4,017
How do you make ends meet? started by roryandme (5/14/08 at 3:08pm) 1 2 3…6	Quote: Originally Posted by msjd123 You know what's crazy?... 5/17/08 at 11:45am by henhao	100	4,013
The Great Depression Part 2? started by 4kidlets4me (2/17/09 at 11:54pm) 1 2 3…7	Quote: Originally Posted by organicmommy Another thing I... 2/20/09 at 1:15pm by slsurface	123	4,009
Feeling the "downturn" started by karne (3/14/08 at 5:49pm) 1 2 3 4 5	I would drive a scooter if I could get a carseat on it! LOL DH... 5/19/08 at 6:03pm by Mamatolea	85	4,001
Walk away at this point? started by ellairiesmom (6/15/11 at 12:27pm) 1 2 3 4 5	bumped for my update in the original post 11/19/11 at 5:00pm by ellairiesmom	90	3,998