Groceries
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What Do You Spend on Groceries Each Month?
Asked by L.R. from Detroit
on July 14, 2008
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My husband is of the opinion that I spend way too much on groceries each month. We have a family of six - two adults, two boys 18 & 16, two girls 13 & 4 and a big dog...
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- 125 a week to 150 a week on average with 5 people - organic food. (costco runs and dog food included)
- Dear L., From one "Discount Diva" to another... you are doing an OUTSTANDING job!!! I am a SAHM of 4 (10, 6, 4, and 8 months), and before the gas prices increase...
- Hi L.! I think that you are doing great! I spend at least $350-$400 on just food items, with at least 2 trips a month to Walmart or Target to get bathroom and kitchen...
Trying to Decide on Whether I Could Be a SAHM
Asked by M.W. from Dallas
on April 17, 2008
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I work full time as a teacher and have two children, 3 yrs. and 1 yr, and another due in June. I have always wanted to stay home with my kids but financially I don't ...
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- When I was pregnant with our second child, we made the difficult decision to bring me home and out of the workforce. We made a lot of sacrifices - mostly not eating o...
- I admire your honesty and am struggling with the same ideas. I think that we are indeed raising our children to glorify the Lord and we can do that by staying at home...
- I am a SAHM, but am able to supplement the missing income with my Homemade Gourmet business. I am at every sports event, band event, and all the other "extras" that c...
3 Days to Go Til Babys Here Need Some Advice
Asked by R.M. from Rockford
on July 21, 2009
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Ok so i am scheduled for a c-section friday morning and i can't wait. So until then i have been trying to get everything i can get done around the house done, run any ...
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- 1) Get a haircut. It might be awhile before you can even muster up the energy to make an appt. 2) Stock up on your favorite makeup/hair products. I didn't want ...
- I think it is good you are getting prepared, but i think you should relax and enjoy your me time because it will soon be over so get as much rest as you can now before...
- My top two suggestions are already listed: (1) purchase and wrap a gift(s) for your daughter to give to the baby and for the baby to give to your daughter and (2) get...
Ideas to Cut Monthly Expenses...
Asked by C.F. from Denver
on July 3, 2011
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Hello all,
I am a single mom and on a shoe string budget. Just spent several hours today paying bills and being depressed about it! What are ways that you all make ...
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- I think others mentioned this as well, but cook from scratch. I buy mostly vegetables, fruit, whole grain rice, bread and pasta and make everything from scratch.... of...
- If you're paying for internet service, then dump t.v. You can watch television programs on hulu or youtube for example at no extra cost. If you live in your own h...
- If you have time, plan all your meals for the week. Go to the store once and get only what you need for those meals. Also take a little time to go through your pantry/...
What to Do About This Debt
Asked by L.L. from Tulsa
on April 8, 2007
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ok so here it is. I just need to get it off my chest. We are soooo broke. I am in debt a good 4000 in credit cards and to top it off my check wasn't enough to pay all ...
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- This is tough. One thing is for sure is to cut the cards whether maxed or not, get them out of site. I would avoid transfering balances to 0% cards because then when...
- A lot of us have been there L.. I started out selling things on Ebay. Of course, one has to be careful of the selling fees and make sure you know exact shipping so t...
- Hi my name is N. and I am a Sales Director with Mary Kay. I would love to share with you how you could make some extra money with a Mary Kay business. You can work M...
I'm Drowning in PAPER -- What Do I Keep???
Asked by D.O. from Chicago
on October 16, 2008
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I just had my 4th baby in May, but I'm still in a nesting phase. I look around my house and I see paper EVERYWHERE! I just want to toss everything but not sure if th...
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- I use baskets, i have one for things i want to keep but are not bill. One for shredding and i use a file folder and put all the bills in there after they have been pai...
- First off, I do everything that I can do paperless -- so any credit cards, gas company, phone company, etc -- I enroll in their paperless statements. I get email remi...
- I'll admit it, I'm a little neurotic about things like this...so remember that as I give my advice. If it is too overwhelming for you, I totally understand! This is ...
Seeking Help from Mom's on Finances in Marriage
Asked by N.P. from Minneapolis
on November 19, 2009
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My husband and I have been married a few months now but seem to not able to save money but sure are good at spending it. How can my husband and I save to take a honeym...
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- Read anything by Dave Ramsey. Also consider a 3rd stream of income. The key is to spend less than you make! :) K. http://K..myshaklee.com
- I have a few suggestions. Hopefully they will be helpful. First of all, put your credit cards away so you can't use them for impulse spending. Make a budget that sh...
- Not sure if you're into computers but the best way to figure out where your money is going is to get set up on Quicken. It's a great personal banking program that hel...
Feeing like Being a Stay at Home Mom Is Unfair
Asked by M.B. from Eugene
on June 6, 2011
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I have been a stay at home Mom for almost 2 years. Even though it is the hardest work I have ever done, it pains me to think of returning to working outside of the hom...
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- There are days where I feel the same way! Yesterday being one of them. I am a SAHM of 3 kids (twins aged 3.5, and a 2 year old). I had cleaned the (swept, mopped, etc....
- Oh, I don't think it has anything to do with being a twin! I feel exactly like that! I have twin two-year-olds and a four-year-old and I used to have a very good job b...
- Have you told your husband exactly what you've told us? Not "Gee I'd like it if you'd do the dishes tonight." Not "Could you pay this one bill." Instead: "I tak...
Financial Questions
Asked by S.W. from Kansas City
on November 3, 2010
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I have two questions that fall under this category; therefore I am combining my posts. Feel free to answer both questions if you would like.
1. We would like a re...
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- we were inspired to deposit every cent we have into one account, pull out our "allowances" (which covers gas, fast food, incidentals, and cell phones- anything that w...
- I have a wonderful attorney for wills, but he is in downtown KC. Please don't let that stop you, as he is one of the best! Mark Gilgus @ ###-###-####. I work at a l...
- I would not recommend 2 checking accounts. It's more things to keep track of and you'll probably have to pay a fee for checking. Personally, I think depositing all...
Your Thoughts on "Extreme Couponing" TV Show?
Asked by A.P. from Austin
on May 12, 2011
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I find this show fascinating and very entertaining! But, I do wonder about a few things.
First, it seems like most of the stuff these people are purchasing is ju...
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- I find it amazing, and I use coupons some, but I think these people have issues like you said. I understand stocking up things like toilet paper, etc., but the show wo...
- I saw the show 1 time. I was shocked at the amount of money this woman saved. She gave herself a budget of $100. Her items came up 2 about $2100. With all the coupons ...
- It is all junk. Why else would they have to discount it to sell it? I have a friend who coupons (10 kids) and she admits their diet is not good...but her husband loves...
