Posts by ilovemygirl

I really like this idea too. I've struggled a lot with not spending on good things. I finally put my foot down a few months ago and will only buy eggs from my local organic farm. They really are sooooo much better.  Can this...

I'm looking for a doula for the upcoming birth of my twins.    What do you think are the most important question to ask? I'm meeting with two women. One who is young and still starting out but very sweet. The second is...

I'm thinking of using the rental service on Kissed by the Moon for when the babies are born. It's not a diaper service. It seems you put down a deposit and also pay a thirty dollar a month rental fee. When the diapers are returned you...

Quote: Originally Posted by tiqa  But my question to you is, why *retirement* savings in particular?  It's not like we'll hit a magical age and "retire".  (Unless I went back to work at some point and then chose to...

I would be cautious about doing this. If you are really truly happy where you are it may not be worth it to lose it for the money. There is A LOT to be said for being in a community, near friends and family. If it's necessary it's...

If I understand this you have no debt or payments other than mortgage and are not funding into college and retirement. Even on your fixed income does that leave you a lot over each month? If it's a good amount then just put that...

My child is only five. We don't do allowance. We do have an account that money anyone gives her goes into. We also give her all our loose change at the end of the day. It ends up being two or three hundred a year. That goes into the...

Being debt free means you owe no one. Everything you have is yours. Of course, the big thing is ... NO interest. Every dollar you owe will cost you something. Sometimes you may need something enough that it's worth it but it sure sucks...

Thanks for all the replies. This response from crunchy mommy says it best for what I was trying to get at. I had to set some ground rules ... again! I HATE that they keep making me out to be the bad guy who won't let them have fun with...

I just found this thread. I am currently pregnant with twins due in early June. They will be number two and three for me. We'd like to find out the sexes but will not know until mid January.    I'm fourteen weeks today....