Posts by Inci

My life feels so normal to ME that I don't even realize how many of the things I do are examples of "extreme frugality"... but I guess they are! I can relate to lots in this thread - I, too, do the following: - re-use bath...

Thanks so much for the ideas, Lizzy, Krystal, sunanthem! This food stamps thing is so new to me, it didn't occur to me that I could buy food gifts... Wow! This may be a way I can actually get through Christmas shopping!

Just checking in 'cause it's been a while... *HUGS* to all of you going through tough times right now. No, I don't have a savings account, and yes, I feel like I am on shaky ground without one. I once opened a savings account but...

You handled it very well!

Quote: Originally Posted by Angelstill From one musician to another.....GO! Your kids will be fine. They will make it. Don't lose you! Don't lose you! Your children will NOT be scarred from life......

A few weeks ago, I met a mom who was 7 months pregnant. I asked how her 3-year-old dd was feeling about the impending arrival of her sibling, and the mom said that her dd wants a sister so badly that she's saying, "If it's a boy,...

I've been vegetarian for 9 years and I'm not a very good cook, either. But I do eat meals that are healthy and tasty, while simple! Here are some of my "staples": Breakfast burritos (at any time of day): - Stick a frozen...

Inspiring and unique... thanks for that!

mother star, it's wonderful that your son feels comfortable asking you such questions!

It's helpful to provide toddlers and preschoolers with books that feature people of color and from different cultures, and toys/dolls that are of color as well, attend whatever multicultural events you can, etc. Of course, sometimes...