Posts by LeighB

I don't have any ideas for sugarless jam. Sorry. I did just can 7 pints of plum jam though. I didn't really use a recipe- I used 10 cups of plums (quartered), 8 tbls lemon juice, 4 cups sugar. I didn't use pectin because I just...

I will say do NOT read it if you have any history of abuse. Honestly I wish I never had.

Powdered is cheaper. I make our own laundry detergent, but we use Country Save on the diapers. One box costs us about $11, but it lasts 6 months. When I was using it on our clothes it was still a fantastic deal.

We have Qwest and are thrilled with the customer service. Dh ran a speed check on our connection and found out we weren't getting what we expected- so he called and they lowered the price by $20! Now we don't have to cancel.

Quote: Originally Posted by zinemama Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but I'm picking up an odd vibe on this thread that, if only folks could do it, it would be an admirable thing to sustain a family on 14K/year. It...

Quote: Originally Posted by ~D~ Thanks LizzyQ... This has been the worst day I've had in a long time... I just got off the phone with the bank, they're refunding $37.50 of my own money "as a courtesy" -...

Quote: Originally Posted by crunchy_mama We could make it a while like that but if any emergency happened we would be up poop creek as they say: Groceries - $200 bare bones- I am sure we would feel like crap though...

Quote: Originally Posted by Leta Where do you want to focus first? Because that makes a big difference. For example, if you want to move to all cloth, that's going to involve laying out money initially, though it will...

I'm so sorry! We have been in that situation and are currently in it for the second time this year. It is hard, stressful and really sucks. You should be able to put your student loans into deferment (or whatever it's called). ...

Quote: Originally Posted by Drummer's Wife ah, I see. well then, no. I really can't imagine. wouldn't a family making that little qualify for assistance, then? But you are right, if you add in all that, maybe even...