Budget Travel: Myself
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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Money and Budget Help Needed!
Asked by K.S. from Salt Lake City
on September 20, 2008
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OK, I have a hard time asking for advice from perfect strangers about something that is very personal to me, but I need help. My husband and I made a decision together...
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- Money is always a hard topic. I work for IHC, and they have various kinds of jobs that need to be filled 24 hours a day, including receptionist type jobs, clerks, etc...
- I can't offer any good advice Kim! But I feel for you. Make your husband work two jobs. :) I know he will love that right! John and I have sat down and made a bud...
- Totally do the Dave Ramsey "thing". My husband and I started in February and it has made a huge difference. First make sure you have $1000 in an emergency fund. I w...
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 ...
Travel to Maui with a Toddler...
Asked by M.S. from Salinas
on July 26, 2010
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We are considering/planning a vacation to Maui. We haven't flown yet with our son (he's 18 months old). Do you moms advise bringing your child's own carseat on vacat...
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- We go to Maui just about every year. It is so fun to go with the kids! Kaanapali is a really nice area. We booked a great condo via craigs list, it was the Marriott...
- We traveled to Maui with our toddler at that age. We rented a car seat since that is another piece of luggage you would have to pay for. I would rent a place where you...
- I'd recommend taking your car seat. It's an additional cost if you end up checking it (or if you weren't planning on getting him his own seat but decide to do so after...
