Recurring Expenses

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What is the going expenses for a funeral service in Florida or elsewhere and what did yours include? Thanks....
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I am a stay at home mom with 3 kids under 4 and am struggling with paying the bi...
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I'm interested in beginning a FSA account to cover childcare expenses but am not...
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There was this question posted recenlty asking how much our monthly expenses are...
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I would love to stay home but need to cut corners, except for using coupons on f...

Cell Phones

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I have a nephew, 13 years old, that texts constantly. Last night we went out with his mom and my daughter to a Christmas Festival and then met other f...
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Hello moms! I know by posting this I'm going to open a can of worms but I reall...
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My 11 year old got a phone for his birthday in July and now he is texting consta...
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I am looking to get a cell phone for my daughter - but one that is very limited....
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I am not fan of this new trend where people no longer talk to each other. I'm no...

Childcare Expenses

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I'm interested in beginning a FSA account to cover childcare expenses but am not entirely sure how it works. If anyone out there uses one and can prov...
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Hello, I was hoping to watch a few kids this summer (about my sons age) 5 or ...
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I am trying to find information on how much to pay my child care provider. My s...
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Hello, Since I just started back to work recently and we have our little one ...
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When I return to work this fall (I'm a teacher) my 6 month old son will be stayi...

Clothing & Accessories

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My daughters 4 birthday is coming this weekend and I kind of dropped the ball this year- last year i went all out with a party. I am a single mothe...
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i'm planning to buy new summer clothes for my children.I have 4 children their a...
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Does anyone know where I can find used clothes for a baby girl? MY daughter is g...
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Does anyone know anything about this line of clothing? I agreed to attend a Cab...
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I am in dyer need of a clothing makeover. I have a hard time picking out what i...

Credit Cards & Interest

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Hi all! I have a credit card which I no longer use but am still in the process of paying off. I am currently making double payments each month but my i...
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Hi Mamas, Can anyone recommend a low interest rate credit card. I haven't had o...
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anyone have any experience with credit card consolidation? Are credit card debt ...
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Hi anyone no of a credit card thats just for gas purchase only?...
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Hello. I am just interested in hearing anything you ladies have done to help wit...

Entertainment

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Hi mamas, My husband and I were talking about our friends (the husband is his colleague) and how they seem to do a lot but are scraping by. They hav...
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Hi- I really didn't know where to post my questions, so here it goes. I have a ...
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Any suggestions for children's music CD's. Inexpensive prices are preferred. ...
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My daughter is turning 10 and I need ideas for a fun birthday party (on a budget...
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Hi moms, I would like to create a budget for our family, I'd like to start with...

Food

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Our weekly grocery bill keeps creeping u? We are a family of 5. I am just curious what everyone spends per week on groceries....
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Can anyone give me some advice on how to save on our monthly grocery bill? I ha...
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Ok, So My husband and I eat a lot of fresh food. I really love to cook and I te...
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For those of you with a family of four or more, how much do you spend monthly in...
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I looked for past posts, but all I find is from a few years ago. So presently, a...

Gifts

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Hi, Moms. Just wondering how much each of you spend on birthday gifts for preschoolers and elementary aged children. I have a 3 year old and he is sta...
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My daughter is in kindergarten and has been invited to 3 parties in one month. I...
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Hi ladies hoping you could help. We've been getting invited to birthday parties...
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A good friend of mine is getting married on June 4th and her bridal shower is on...
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Hi mommies, My son just started pre-K (he is 4) and of course, we started get...

Insurance

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Hi all :) My insurance won't cover my surprise pregnancy so I am looking in to options. Has anyone used the Maternity Card or a program like it? Any...
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I just found out I'm pregnant. I was on the pill and everything. Our insurance...
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Has anyone had the misfortune or know anyone who became pregnant and did not hav...
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Does anyone have any suggestions on what a person can do it they are pregnant an...
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My sister just got insurance in October however it does not become effective unt...

Phone, Internet & Cable

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I have been going through Roadrunner/Time Warner for the cable, phone, & internet so that I have all the services on one bill. I'm having some issues w...
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For those who have bundled their Cable, phone and internet services, what has be...
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We have Dish and I believe we are paying too much. If you have cable tv, what a...
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I am considering dropping our cable TV (comcast). Right now we have a bundle pa...
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We're looking at switching from Cable TV to Satellite. I've always had cable so ...

School Tuition

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I have thoughts on pros and cons of both sides to this, but I'm very curious as to what your thoughts are. * Provided college is the right choice fo...
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Another question on here (about size of family) got me thinking about what the "...
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My daughter's father and I have been talking about appropriate child support pay...
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Just over a month ago, I signed up my 9 yr old twins for their 1st martial arts ...
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I am a parent of a very good preschool and it is amazing the number of parents t...

Transportation

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My husband was rear-ended in our pontiac van...now we need to find a body shop for the repairs...we are in keller but anywhere in the mid-cities area. ...
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We are thinking about changing our Car and Home Insurance from Allstate to Progr...
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Hi all - I was rear-ended on Cooper Street yesterday by a 20 y.o. girl. Thank g...
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Hello Mamas! I'm curious as to what kind of car insurance you would promote a...
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I did a BIG boo-boo today and backed into my husband's car while pulling out of ...
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