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Do Any of You Have Your Budget down to a T?
Read all 6 responses: "I'm still trying to plan our budget and would like to know if you have a spreadsheet you could pass on w/ any additional info to help ...
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- I have been listening to Dave Ramsey on the radio. He is on from 1-4 pm on 570 AM. We plan on going to see him live in February here in Dallas. Here is his website:...
- I also have a spreadsheet, probably like Stacy's, that breaks down income and expenses. I also have a budget plan, and the most important thing that helps us stay on t...
- A. can you send me your email address. I have a template excel spreadsheet that is very organized. It breaks things down by income, Home Expenses, Daily living e...
How to Become a Stay at Home Mom.........
Aug 24, 2009 ... We set a monthly budget and we had to stick to it. And when all of that proved to be not enough, my husband looked for a new job where he ...
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- It's a very difficult decision from a financial standpoint to stay at home. You've gotten some good feedback so far. ALthough, I do have to say when looking at cutti...
- T., ALL WORK FROM HOME DATA ENTRY JOBS ARE A SCAM!!!!! I have looked into it and hoped that it is for real, but they are not!!! A medical transcriptionist is a re...
- First, really make sure you can do it. It would be terrible to cut a bunch of costs and start going into debt b/c you just can't pay the monthly bills. Also, make su...
How to Convince Husband and Son That Being Wasteful Is NOT OKAY
Sit down and go over your budget. Figure out how much you have coming in each month and ... If you present your budget to your husband, it will not be an ...
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- I don't have much by way of advice, but I did want to say I know exactly what you mean. I have noticed this behavor in friends all my life (even as a child this bother...
- I know exactly how you feel- I have dealt with some of the same things! However, we were both (my fiance and I) brought up somewhat alike and the "dropping hints" wor...
- I think you articulated yourself very well in your request letter and I think the other ladies here fully support your cause. I would think about showing him your let...
How Much Do You Budget for Groceries/household Items?
Read all 5 responses: "Hi all, My husband and I budget $600 a month to cover groceries and any other household items, (ie, cleaning supplies, lightbulbs, ...
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- we budget $500 for groceries each month and probably another $50 for household goods. I cut coupons and use the store flyers to buy items on sale and plan meals based ...
- I think that if you make a menu and follow that when shopping, you will see a difference in your food bill. We are a family of 4 (two boys - 3 and nearly 2) and I spe...
- A. all I can say is WOW.. We are a family of 5 (2 adults, 10yr old, 4yrd old & 11 month old). I don't budget because we spend alittle different every month, we onl...
On a Budget
Read all 26 responses: "I work in a very good department with nurses and doctors and i know that everybody is going to be getting little trinket gifts for ...
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- M., I used to work in a school and understand your predicament. One fun idea is to make a cookie, brownie, soup, etc. mix in a jar. You layer the dry ingredient...
- One year I made scones and put them in dollar store tins. I then gave everyone a small bag of coffee to go with their scones. It was a big hit.
- I too work with doctors and nurses. I have had great luck with food items. I purchase a coffee cup, single serving package of coffee and individually wrapped biscott...
Home Budget Folder
Read all 3 responses: "Where can I purchase a folder with pockets for home budget to keep bills organized, I had purchased them at walmart but they no ...
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- You can try Staples or Office Max. Office depot is more like aimed towards offices rather than home use. I don't know if they still exist but Current (current.com) u...
- I think you can get them from the Dollar Store. My sister gave me one that she bought from there about a year ago or so, but I've never used it. If you want it, you're...
- Current still has them.I just ordered some on ebay-they were super cheap and were exactly what you described-my total for 4 of them was less than $15. PM if you want ...
Good Kids Shoes on a Budget
Oct 30, 2009 ... Read all 5 responses: "Hi! I'm looking for shoes for my 5 and under children, hoping for quality, but not wanting to spend a lot of money.
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- I always find a good deal on shoes for my kids at Babies R Us. I'm not sure what size your kids wear but I think they go up to size 12. I have bought many pairs from...
- Check out www.babyhalfoff.com. There are shoes on there for 50% off or more(usually more) frequently. Pedoodles shoes were on yesterday and will be on until 8am today.
- I always find the best shoes at the "Stride Rite Outlet" at Arizona Mills. May be a little out of the way but great shoes for a fraction of the regular price.
How to Find DISCOUNT Tickets to Disneyland????
Make sure to budget for snacks, food, and a little shopping (just in case). Hope this helps! -E. Mc. 1 mom found this helpful. Helpful? ...
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- If you have Triple A you can get really good Hopper passes for both parks at a discounted rate. Plus, if you check into their concierge desk at the park you get coupon...
- Do you know anybody in the military? They have discounted tickets.
- Go to: www.disneyplanner.com. My friend, Natalie, owns this company & is a Disneyland fanatic....knows all the secrets to D-Land, ins & outs, great places to stay & e...
Food Budget Monthly
Read all 45 responses: "Hi Mommy's- I am trying to build a compelling case to my husband to stay home after my second child is born in December.
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- We eat out ONLY once a week and at that, with a 3.5yo and 1.5yo, tend to go to only the "kid friendly" places which aren't as expensive. That said, I do alot of cooki...
- Wow - you've already got some excellent advice! I wanted to add that I, too, stay at home and have even before our kids were born (we're a family of 4 now). My husba...
- You've gotten some great responses-this is clearly a hot topic and one I was interested in following. We are a family of 4 and spend about $150-$175/week on groceri...
Seeking Advice on How to Be Prepared for Taking Care of Household and Baby #3
Nov 21, 2009 ... We live on a budget and cannot afford eating out a lot. Now, I do weekly menu, ..... We are on a budget too, so I didn't order a lot. ...
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- Soups and stews freeze well. Remember that it doesn't need to be hot to be healthy---fresh sandwiches are great. You can actually freeze sliced meat from the deli, to...
- Hi A., Get a couple of crock pots and do slow cook meals. There are tons of recipes on line, newspaper, magazines as well as many books. If you have a dutch ove...
- Congratulations :) I'd recommend babycenter.com's group "cooking for your family." There are a lot of good recipes and information there and you can get answers to...
