Posts by Poddi

Just thought I'd post this here, if anyone's interested in stocking up on winter clothes for their kids' next year's size.  I just placed an order with Land's end and the price was incredible.  I just bought three pairs of...

I agree that you should set up a "fun and entertainment" part in your budget.  If you don't want to spend much make it small, like $50 to $100 a month.  Look for coupons and deals and do some fun things regularly.  $100...

Our gas company use gigajoules.  How does that convert?   *OK I just found a converter and it's 71 therms in the last month.  According to their chart this year is colder than usual.  Our thermostat is set to 65...

Quote: Originally Posted by AnkaJones  I've really been wanting to do this -- at least my own hair if not DHs.  Did you have a background in this?  It seems risky.  Or are there special...

We use Pyrex bowls and containers with those plastic lids.  Most are tight enough for non-liquid food.  We also have a few of those airtight lids that you can fill the bowl with soup, shake it around and it doesn't...

Well both kids want ipod touch this year so that eat up their entire budget already (it's usually $200 for each kid, sometimes less).  DH says those are never on sale.  This will probably be the last year they get free stuff...

Question: for all those who listed "I have available" things, is everybody responsible for shipping to whoever need it? (I even saw a bed listed there.) I have several coats available for kids and adults, and a bunch of toddler boy...

I use a calling card that I buy online.  It's cheap and quite reliable.  Which country does your mom live in?  Most countries are pretty cheap now but there are ones that  seem to have limited access.  Still...

Mine would be in Canadian dollar. :)   A shirt (everyday clothes, nothing special) up to $30, usually $10 - 20 Pants up to $50, but we only wear jeans, no dress pants. Shoes $20 - 35 for kids, $50 - 100 for...

I agree it's much easier to make things that aren't commonly in stores.  Teasing from just one kid doesn't mean anything, does it?  We're in a pretty affluent area and homemade costumes are trendy, especially if they're...