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What do you spend on groceries. started by walking burp cloth (1/10/10 at 4:54pm) 1 2 3 4 5	Quote: Originally Posted by mom0810 Now I KNOW my Jewel is... 1/20/10 at 3:27pm by shayinme	94	3,598
"extreme couponers" (or something) started by maisiedotes (1/5/11 at 1:32pm) 1 2	Hi, I saw the same exact shows. My question is, how do they... 6/1/11 at 9:43pm by pterri51	35	3,597
Christmas and ZERO spending money = stress!! started by Gracefulmom (11/18/10 at 10:59am) 1 2	back to this again...ugh 12/3/11 at 5:03pm by saoirse2007	23	3,596
What do you really save on at Costco? started by RasJane (11/14/08 at 5:11pm) 1 2 3 4 5	Quote: Originally Posted by Amys1st Do you go to the... 1/16/09 at 12:28pm by mags.bubble	93	3,589
With food prices set to sky rocket...What are your thoughts for lowering grocery bills? started by Shiloh (3/12/08 at 9:30pm) 1 2 3 4 5	Quote: Originally Posted by Shiloh I got my behind served to... 3/24/08 at 1:41am by Hippie Mama...	88	3,583
$600 in gifts for a 3 yr old started by choli (11/24/08 at 2:09pm) 1 2 3 4 5	I thought about this some more, and while I won't be spending... 12/13/08 at 3:30pm by ChattyCat	88	3,574
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
I love the thrift store! started by Amylcd (1/18/09 at 4:27am) 1 2 3 4 5	I know it's not technically a thrift store, but EBAY can be... 11/10/09 at 10:00pm by zenmama108	92	3,571
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
At what point are electric space heaters more cost effective than oil furnace heat? started by amyamanda (5/29/08 at 6:43pm)	Here I'm looking at $120 max winter electric bill while my... 5/30/08 at 3:02am by Sharlla	7	3,553
Poll: How much is your housing per month? started by timneh_mom (3/15/08 at 7:48pm) 1 2 3…6	Quote: Originally Posted by vm9799 our mortgage (includes... 3/22/08 at 3:53pm by superstella	111	3,548
Christmas is so expensive, what are you buying your kids etc? started by samy23 (10/12/09 at 8:43am) 1 2 3 4 5	I just reread some of this thread and something that occurs to... 11/3/09 at 10:09pm by Sweetiemommy	88	3,544
Dumping Debt and Building Wealth with Dave Ramsey~ September started by PurpleLotus (9/2/08 at 12:03am) 1 2 3…8	Sorry Mrsbernstein! We too are building a slightly larger EF.... 9/30/08 at 8:51am by jlpumkin	144	3,529
buyers remorse for our HOUSE!!! started by starling&diesel (7/15/09 at 2:54pm) 1 2 3 4	I want to know what 1.4 mil buys you. Everyone has different... 7/23/09 at 2:17pm by lovebeingamomma	73	3,527
Summer Pantry Challenge - Stock up, Use it Up, Preserve It to Save Money started by HydeParkB (5/17/09 at 11:23pm) 1 2 3…6	Quote: Originally Posted by Amys1st The midwest had a... 6/27/09 at 12:51pm by velochic	111	3,513
Why cant they bring back the days ... started by I~love~pie (2/20/09 at 1:06pm) 1 2 3…6	Sucks for those that have to work evenings or 12-14 hour days,... 9/10/09 at 8:58pm by lmonter	107	3,511
I can't believe I'm going to complain about this... started by bandgeek (4/2/09 at 3:15pm) 1 2 3 4	Perhaps you should contact the local welfare agency so that... 4/8/09 at 11:22am by cjmz	66	3,507
The Annual Mothering Handmade Gifts Ideas Photo Contest started by Cynthia Mosher (12/5/12 at 10:17pm) 1 2 3	Our winners are: First Place Veritas Vitae for her Applique... 12/21/12 at 1:21am by Cynthia Mosher	41	3,504
My parents have almost no retirement money! started by nadia105 (6/18/07 at 10:11pm) 1 2	My mother lives with us for this very reason. Her SS barely... 6/19/07 at 7:50pm by velochic	27	3,477
How to budget when you are paid weekly? started by madsommer (2/12/11 at 7:57am)	Sorry I missed all of the responses. I've been away from... 2/24/11 at 9:01am by madsommer	8	3,467
good budget and expense tracking worksheet? started by abranger (1/27/07 at 11:48am)	Quote: Originally Posted by dinade Along the same lines as... 1/28/07 at 11:58am by bec	3	3,445
What frugal things have you done today...part two started by celia (5/20/05 at 9:47am) 1 2 3…7	Mamimapster I'm glad you liked the recipe! I'm going to check... 11/3/05 at 1:31pm by EricaLeigh	120	3,442
Canning jars in bulk? started by SuzyLee (5/22/09 at 11:53am)	Thanks for the tips ladies. We massively expanded our garden... 5/22/09 at 3:53pm by SuzyLee	3	3,419
The little things you do to live frugally started by allborntogrow (6/10/08 at 1:33am) 1 2 3 4	Quote: We rarely bathe. I wash my hair about twice a week, my... 6/18/08 at 2:33pm by mommaof3boz	66	3,415
Lets cut our monthly grocery bill started by Amys1st (1/4/06 at 5:30pm) 1 2 3…6	Quote: Originally Posted by mamaGjr is it bad to pop kernals... 2/2/06 at 11:44am by Amys1st	109	3,414
Spending on lifestyle when in debt... started by momeg (5/10/08 at 12:46am) 1 2 3…6	Quote: Originally Posted by hakeber I can understand why... 5/15/08 at 8:12am by mirlee	100	3,395
Little money making job for SAHMs started by excitedtobeamom (6/27/07 at 12:55am) 1 2 3 4	Quote: Originally Posted by naturallyspeaking For those who... 8/24/07 at 6:31pm by meandk0610	63	3,391
How can I lower my grocery bill below 200 a week? started by L&IsMama (3/1/06 at 3:18am) 1 2 3 4 5	Quote: Originally Posted by Ellien C Sorry I've nothing... 3/14/06 at 11:31pm by moondiapers	98	3,376
getting paid for plasma started by jaceycat24 (5/2/08 at 3:04pm) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by gwen's mom Please educate... 5/7/08 at 2:26pm by GooeyRN	32	3,373
I think DR has failed us. started by oneKnight (2/11/09 at 8:11am) 1 2 3 4	Quote: Originally Posted by oneKnight My EF is safe and... 2/19/09 at 4:14am by wifeandmom	77	3,373
When family/friends don't get that your bank acct isn't looking so hot started by UberMama (10/6/10 at 10:19pm) 1 2 3	Quote: Originally Posted by UberMama Anyone else find this... 10/23/10 at 9:31pm by MissedMyDecade	48	3,370
Do you use swagbucks? started by HappyMommy2 (4/26/11 at 4:11am) 1 2 3 4	There's a sale on paypal gift cards right now, for the next... 7/4/11 at 12:35pm by root*children	60	3,369
What ONE meal/thing do you make the most in your crockpot? started by Thystle (12/3/07 at 12:33pm) 1 2 3…6	I think I read about this originally in a book.....we make... 1/15/08 at 1:23pm by kwarwick	104	3,364
Annual school supply whine thread started by KayleeZoo (8/2/09 at 8:05pm) 1 2 3…5	Quote: Originally Posted by CarrieMF As a supervisor there's... 8/5/09 at 5:30pm by WC_hapamama	99	3,356
Getting Out of Debt in November started by mtm (10/31/10 at 12:34pm) 1 2 3…6	HI, I didn't see this thread until now but I wanted to add me... 12/1/10 at 12:02am by naturallyspea...	105	3,351
Janie and Jack coupon started by Thalia (2/19/08 at 1:04am)	I'm so sorry, folks...I already gave the code to someone else.... 3/3/08 at 11:28am by Thalia	2	3,347
article on child hunger in US interesting started by Rosebud1 (12/12/09 at 7:18pm) 1 2 3 4 5	Quote: Originally Posted by Leta Oh, good God, yes, there... 12/17/09 at 5:00pm by bandgeek	95	3,344
An Edward Jones financial advisor just came to my door! started by Thystle (7/21/09 at 3:52pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by just_lily That is how Edward... 7/23/09 at 12:53pm by KatWrangler	17	3,341
getting out of debt (7/8) started by kerc (7/9/04 at 10:53am) 1 2 3…7	Here's the new thread ladies, thanks Piglet for starting... 7/31/04 at 11:04am by Peppermint	120	3,339
Poll: If Uncle Sam Gave you $800 started by normajean (1/22/08 at 1:27pm) 1 2 3…7	Pay off Debt. 1/28/08 at 3:32pm by MamaPam	135	3,334
What happens when you break your lease? started by elephantine (11/9/08 at 2:51pm)	I've broken several. You will lose your security deposit, but... 11/11/08 at 6:36am by oneKnight	7	3,334
G.O.O.D. (getting out of debt) Sept. thread! started by Peppermint (9/8/04 at 3:28pm) 1 2 3 4 5	here is the October thread- come... 10/4/04 at 10:00pm by newmainer	94	3,322
Spin off: Could you live on 50% of your income? started by maryjane (4/2/09 at 10:06pm) 1 2 3…6	I'm sure we could if we really had to, but thankfully at this... 4/7/09 at 7:10pm by celestialdreamer	117	3,309
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
How often can a bill collector call you? started by dakotamidnight (4/19/07 at 7:23pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by Leylla I dunno, but I keep... 4/20/07 at 11:19pm by jennnk	15	3,304
I want to get REALLY frugal(a few questions) started by happy_momma (8/30/09 at 12:11am) 1 2 3	Quote: Originally Posted by Usually Curious I thought I was... 12/11/09 at 3:01pm by Amys1st	52	3,298
~ February No-Spend Challenge ~ Come save with us, Valentines! started by CrunchyVTMom (1/30/13 at 9:22am) 1 2 3…12	No spending Budgeted spending Not budgeted/went... 3/1/13 at 5:38am by CookiePie	223	3,290
Are Three Children Really That More Expensive Than Two? New Member started by MamaScrat (2/12/10 at 5:22pm) 1 2	In our experience, adding a third child added a lot of expense... 2/14/10 at 3:26pm by becoming	38	3,286
coupon code for Kate Quinn Organics started by jennymamame (8/2/08 at 6:39pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by mommy2naomi Here you go: $10 off... 1/22/09 at 1:21pm by megincl	6	3,282
What happens if you can't pay a debt you owe but are sent to court... started by StormySar (9/25/08 at 12:33am)	Is your husband permantently disabled (in a wheelchair?) or is... 9/25/08 at 9:25am by D_McG	4	3,271