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What's Everyone Doing to save Money
Asked by W.W. from San Francisco
on April 15, 2010
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I'm wondering what everyone's doing to save money. Tips on going grocery shopping, what are you cutting back on. I want to see if how else I would be able to save mo...
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- I didn't read through all your responses, and am getting to this a little late in the game, but I don't know if anyone mentioned Angel Food? You don't have to qualify,...
- Grocery Shopping - only purchase what is on sale. Clothing - Don't go to the stores unless you have a list and then stick with the list. I purchase everything off...
- If you get your hair colored, you might want to consider doing it yourself. I am SO not the type of person who is good with hair, but out of necessity I recently star...
Travel
Asked by J.B. from Rapid City
on February 25, 2011
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We're planning to fly to Seattle this summer with our 2 kids. Our daughter will be 4 at the time, and our son will have just turned 2. We haven't flown for years (sinc...
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- Regardless, of whether the airline will allow you to have your just turned two on your lap, my biggest advice is to buy him a ticket. Whatever the cost of the ticket w...
- We went on a vacation when my children were almost 4 and almost 2. We rented car seats and found it to be worth the extra expense! However, if you do take car seat...
- Check Southwest if they fly from your area. No charge for baggage. You can check up to two bags each. Also I have found they have the lowest prices. Your son will ...
Family Vacation on a Budget
Asked by G.B. from Orlando
on January 17, 2008
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I'm planning on taking a week off for my daughter's spring break (6 & 11 years old)I would prefer to go away from Florida, but every website I've checked for vacation ...
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- G., My name is M. Frankowski and I own a timeshare with Westgate resorts, it is a beautiful resort and I have a full 1 bedroom with kitchen, etc that sleeps six. I...
- Hands down the best place for a family vacation is Washington DC!! Especially for the ages of your kids! Your biggest expense will be getting there (gas) and the hotel...
- hello, not sure if this is what you are looking for, but for years my familiy (and friends) would drive to Helen, Georgia for a lower budget, "outdorsey" type of vacat...
Budget Travel Destinations for Christmas
Asked by T.L. from Dallas
on August 8, 2007
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Hello Mamas~
My Mother-in-law has offered to take her family on a vacation this Christmas instead of struggling to figure out what gifts to buy everyone. My concern ...
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- Costa Rica is a beautiful and very inexpensive destination. There is lots to do in terma of outdoor recreation like horseback riding, canopy tours of the rainforest, ...
- Hey T.! One of my favorite places to go during Christmas is Gatlinburg, TN! It's so pretty with the Christmas lights, and usually you will see some snow while you ar...
- I'm thinking a house would be a cheaper and better choice for you all.... wherever you go. Try www.vrbo.com to look for a house to rent by state and then by city. ...
Looking for Ways to save Money
Asked by N.K. from San Francisco
on October 2, 2008
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Hi Moms,
In this crazy economic environment, what are some things you are doing to save money on groceries, clothes, gas, etc. Please share.
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- You already have alot of great ideas posted but here is another. I get my clothes at Susies Deals in Roseville, eveything in the store is $5.99 or less. I get all my t...
- Although it seems extreme, I got rid of all my credit cards, and ATM cards. Everytime I need gas, groceries, or ANYTHING, I have to go to the bank and get cash. the in...
- Make realistic budget and attempt to stick to it - and then write down what you actually spent. My husband and I have tried to make saving fun and rewarding vs a nega...
Some Ways to save Money
Asked by A.L. from Phoenix
on August 28, 2008
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I was recently doing childcare out of my home as well as my full time job as a Social Worker. I was let go from my childcare position. I was expecting to get the chi...
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- I belong to a frugal (and free) site called Mommysavers.com. You may have seen the owner, Kim Danger, on Channel 3 on one of her visits to Phoenix. She's a SAHM th...
- One thing I did to save money was to get rid of my cell phone and switch to a VoIP (voice over Internet protocol) phone by the company Magic Jack (www.magicjack.com). ...
- One small thing that I've been doing to save money on electricity is keeping our appliances unplugged unless we are using them. I also keep all of the entertainment c...
Revamping Your Budget - Did You Lose Friends Too?
Asked by K.R. from Springfield
on August 8, 2011
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My husband and I are on the road (we hope!) to becoming debt free. I am finding I feel distant from my friends and family though, as I am unable to meet my friends fo...
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- Sweet*tooth*, So....you were paying for those lunches and mani's on a credit card? You're better off. Dave Ramsay: "You've got to live like NO one else, to live lik...
- I think it's twofold. 1) That you should consider budgeting for appropriate trips to see family and 2) you need to explain to people that it's not that you're being ch...
- It happened to us. We lost our home to foreclosure a few years ago. We put ourselves on a really strict budget. that included very little in the way of extras. wha...
Looking for Travel Websites
Asked by M. from Chicago
on March 6, 2008
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Does anyone know of any good travel websites. I am trying to plan a family vacation. Any advice would be great. Thanks
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- Once you pick your destination you may want to try www.pickpackgo.com or www.homeaway.com. These sites give you options to rent homes and condos which I have found to...
- Here is a site if you want to travel to New Zealand, www.new-zealand-vacation.info It is based on my daughter's 6 month tour of New Zealand and my one month visi...
- Check out tripadvisor.com. We LOVE the reviews and suggestions!
How Do You Create a Budget?
Asked by A.M. from New York
on December 3, 2011
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We need to get on a budget so that we can save to buy a house. Those of you that follow one- how did you do it?
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- First thing to do is track where you are spending your money. It helps if you can do a chart of some sort where each day you come in and write down what was spent duri...
- What you need: Pen Paper All your bills On one write down all your EXPENSES - bills at the end of the month and how much you pay - Include savings and Retireme...
- I cannot recommend Dave Ramsay enough! He has lots of budgeting info in either book: Financial Peace or Total Money Makeover. The first thing you really need to do...
Photographer...on A Budget!!
Asked by C.H. from Dallas
on January 31, 2011
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I need suggestions for a wedding photographer...but we are on a budget, so finding one is NOT easy. I don't want anything over the top or super fancy. I really just wo...
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- I do not know what your "budget" consists of, but I recommend my husbands cousin. She is a proffesional photographer and graduated last year from college. Her business...
- Congrats on your wedding! You could contact an amateur photographer in the area...many of them are looking to add to their portfolios and can give you a reasonable rat...
- Where and when is your wedding? I'm not a professional by any means, but I am trying to put my "shingle" out there to see what happens. E-mail me and we can chat to ...
