Posts by umarider

When you do get to the point of buying a new HE washer, check to see if there is a Sears Outlet store anywhere near you. We just bought an HE washer this way and I was able to get a much better washer than I'd originally intended for...

I saw this article online and can't quite decide if it should be a legitimate concern (ie: should I start stuffing the freezer?) or if it an attempt to make "news" by...

I use my debit card for most things, but do try to keep a little cash on hand. It's unusual if I'm carrying more than $20, though. I need to have cash because dh rarely carries any cash and tends to think of my wallet as his...

Quote: Originally Posted by A&A It also completely ignores the fact that median wages have been stagnant for the last 20 years, and the cost of living has certainly gone up during that same time period. 20...

I was listening to NPR this morning and an economist made this statement about saving. He was saying that it would be good for the nation/economy if people moved towards a 5-6% savings rate, but that people don't like to save even if...

Quote: Originally Posted by cwat By the way, Umarider, any information you have about MRSA would be extremely helpful :beg I don't want to go through that again with her or any of the other kids. Cwat, sorry...

Quote: Originally Posted by cwat Then last night... I ended up in the ER with my DD1. Now, she is a drama queen under NORMAL circumstances, but she was complaining about a cut under her armpit. So, I looked at it last...

I have a Blackberry and when I got it AT&T required you keep the $30/mth data plan for 1 year. (Don't know if they still require that for Blackberries). After the year was up, I cancelled the data plan because I found that I just...

Wow! We are in a similar situation and will start doing the remodel next week. In our MB there is only a clawfoot tub... no shower or even a shower attachment for the clawfoot. The only shower in the house is in the kids'...

Quote: Originally Posted by mesa The other bank is amazing. I love them. I can transfer money to and from my other bank account (different bank) for free, my paychecks show up a day early, they refund ATM surcharges,...