Budget: Simplicity
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Need Help Finding a Good Crib
Asked by K.L. from New London
on October 14, 2008
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Hello. I'm trying to find a good quality convertible (either 3-in-1 or 4-in-1) crib that cost less than $300.00. Any ideas? My husband likes the Simplicity Ellis at Ta...
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- I have an Ikea one that I like. It's pretty simple, but will make into a toddler bed. I have only needed it for 10mos though so I can't atest to long-term quality or h...
- We got a nice one at Walmart (used the Site-to-Store shipping, so that was free) -- it's actually not available anymore (there seems to be one almost identical calle...
- I don't know if you would want a used one, but I am trying to sell mine on craig's list. It is in excellent condition. You can check it out on there if you are inter...
Best Vacuum?
Asked by B.D. from Dallas
on February 24, 2008
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I am in the market for a new vacuum. I want a Dyson, but my budget does not. What is the next best thing to a Dyson?
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- Someone else recommended the Eureka Altima: worst vacuum I've owned. Has not worked well since the first week despite all suggested upkeep/cleaning in owner's manual. ...
- Find a pediatric audiologist that will be able to work him on audio desensitivity training (it appears to produce amazing reults). If this should be hard to find (regu...
- One of my best friends has a Eureka Altima. She LOVES it. Its less than $100 at Walmart. It is bagless, cleans well and has several on board tools including a duster a...
Really Strange Budgeting Question
Asked by K.R. from Springfield
on August 9, 2011
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Has there been anyone who has followed a super strict budget plan and regretted it? I know this sounds like a strange question, but I am just curious if there are any...
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- The "strictness" of the budget is directly proportional to the rate of payoff. The stricter the budget, the faster you'll be debt free. But -- You've gotta be able ...
- Budgeting ought to reflect your goals. And one ought to have well thought-out goals that reflect your values. In principle, any kind of suffering for 5-10 years is...
- When my second husband and I married, we had the opportunity to built a home on a beautiful piece of land that a family member made available to us for cheap. We desig...
Valentine Gift Idea for HIM?? Any Thoughts? I Need Your Help...
Asked by T.A. from Washington DC
on February 3, 2009
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Help! I am in need of a Valentine gift/idea for my significant other. I am low on funds and want to do something he can remember for a long time.. Any ideas ladies??
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- One year my husband did the following for me and I just thought it was such a great idea. Not sure how your hubby would like it, but it's cheap and easy! He made a...
- Hope this one wasn't on here already. I made tags on the computer to replace the little "Hershey" tags on the kisses and put unique things my husband liked on them. I ...
- We have been a low budget family even when we were dating. Going dutch and making gifts was how we started our romance. Now that we are married and have been toget...
Should We Have 3?
Asked by L.E. from San Francisco
on April 11, 2008
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I know it's crazy to put on a blog-- but my husband and I are concerned of what three kids might mean to our lifestyle and budget and yet we are wondering if there is ...
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- Yes! Have 3! :) Recently went through this ourselves... having baby number 3 really completed my heart! It was the best decision we've ever made. I cannot imagine wh...
- Having 3 is great! It brings a whole new look to parenthood, you are now outnumbered! What a way to be outnumbered though! They are fabulous! For my daughter it ga...
- I've been a nanny/surrogate mother for 9 years now for 3 kids (now 14,12,and 8.) The major thing I notice is the difference between having 2 kids in the house vs 3. Yo...
Need Any and All Wedding Ideas!
Asked by M.T. from Phoenix
on October 4, 2008
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Hello! My sister is getting married and I am helping her with the wedding; it's been a while since I've been to a wedding and was wondering if any mamas out there can ...
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- HI! I am a wedding photographer and know a lot of different places for weddings. I am also a preferred vendor at a place called the Antique Wedding House, in Mesa. ...
- You might check with East Valley Institute Technology (EVIT) culinary arts school. In 2001 they did my daughter's wedding cake for $40. The cake was tasty and pretty...
- I've been a wedding photographer for 12 years and can give you some great ideas on how to save money. if you email me where you are, i may be able to direct you to ven...
I Need Some Ideas for Christmas Gifts for My Sons Teachers and His Therapist!
Asked by C.M. from Baton Rouge
on November 12, 2007
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I would like to give a gift to my childs teacher and his therapist for Christmas. My only problem is he has 1 teacher, 2 teachers aides, 4 therapist at his school and...
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- C., Try baskets of baked goodies. That is what I will be giving this year, we're in quite the same boat (my daughter recieves physical, occupational and speech therap...
- I am in the same situation. My 3 year old daughter has Rett's Syndrome and receives therapy every day. Our therapy clinic is small, so I have decided to give somethi...
- I would suggest gift cards. Maybe from Target or Wal-mart. If you got each one a $10 gift card that would be about $70, not including taxes. OR you can have the kids m...
Looking for Recommendation for Renting a Bounce House in Carrollton
Asked by M.H. from Dallas
on March 4, 2008
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I have 3 kiddos with Bdays this month. NO it wasn't planned! I was hoping to be able to afford a combined party at Pump it Up but I don't think that's in the budget....
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- Call Rockin' party rentals, based in Lewisville, Mike & Kimberly Roberts are the owners. www.rockinpartyrentals.net ###-###-####
- Have you looked into Pump It Up's weekday parties. My parties are always great and easy there and they are so much cheaper durning the week. I know schedulding may b...
- HI! We rent for our sons thru Clown Around here is there ####-###-#### www.clownaround.com. We love them! Ourboys are 4 yasrs apart...we have ordered in the past...
Invited to B-day Party for 4 Kids
Asked by P.S. from Washington DC
on August 13, 2012
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Hi!
We were invited to a birthday party for 4 siblings ranging from 13-8 years old. I only know 2 of the children (they were in my Sunday School class), and my daug...
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- I'm with the others. Either $10 for each kid, or find something they can all use. Maybe a basket full of movie treats (popcorn, candy, 2-liter of pop), and a new D...
- Since you know 3 of the 4 kids, I would do a $10 gift card to each kid. So a total of $40.
- If the party is for all 4 kids, I think you must do a gift for each of them. I'm with Megan -- $10 gift card for each.
You Ladies Are Smart! Maybe You Can Help!
Asked by H.D. from Dallas
on December 5, 2008
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I need gift ideas. I still need to buy for my mom, dad, grandma and grandpa.
My grandparents ask for nothing and want nothing but yet every year I get them somethi...
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- Hi H., For the people that have everything, what about personalized gifts? A Grandma shirt with the grandkids all listed on them that says something like Grandmas...
- If your grandparents read, maybe a year subscription to Readers Digest. They have a big print edition available. Or, if you have plenty of photos of kids, grandkids,...
- Don't sell grandpa short, I did a photo mug for my dad several years ago and that became his coffee cup of choice. Calendars, sweatshirts, many things can be person...
