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Vacation Ideas for $800
Asked by A.L. from Chicago
on July 5, 2008
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I am looking for vacation ideas for $800 total. My husband realy wants to go to a bach but I don't think that is going to happen for our budget. (we don't camp and h...
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- travelzoo.com is a great site for deals, if you watch it you might be able to get Cancun/Riveria Maya for a few days for that price. We booked the Iberostar beach reso...
- Check out Indiana Beach in Monticello, Indiana. We went last year for the first time (my husband had been as a child several times). We rented a small 2 bedroom cabin ...
- There are a ton of beaches in Michigan along the Lake. Google for info.... You can plan a weekend road trip for sure! These are very popular beaches for families. ...
Monthly Cost of Groceries Comparison
Asked by S.W. from Phoenix
on July 15, 2009
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I'm trying to find a way to cut back on expenses. One of our biggest monthly expenses is our grocery bill. We shop at Target weekly and a Sam's Club every other week...
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- We spend about $150/week on groceries so approx. $600/month, but I think we have 1 less person in our family than you (there are 3 of us total), so if you break it dow...
- Hi S.. We also noticed an out of control grocery bill each month and have since decided to go on a budget. Our montly budget on groceries is less than $300 and my fami...
- OMG - $800 a month is a lot for a family of four. I have a family of five and we spend approximately $350 for everything - food, toiletries, cleaning supplies, etc. ...
Help with 2 Year Old Birthday Party
Asked by A.S. from Cincinnati
on July 2, 2009
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My little girl will be 2 in September and I am starting to try to plan things for her birthday party as there is a lot going on between now and then. The theme is goi...
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- Hi A., I love to throw birthday parties! This is what my plan usually consists of. I try to go around to dollar stores to see what I can find first. I usually buy col...
- Hi A. Our daughter's are almost the same age - mine will be 2 in Oct! And I have been in the same mind set as well. Our son will be 4 in July and last year I did Mi...
- Hi A.! My daughter also had a Mickey themed 2nd birthday! I made the kids Mickey ears with black foam paper (craft store) and cheep headbands. They loved them! Als...
Okay to Pay @ Amusement Park for a Birthday Party
Asked by M.S. from Los Angeles
on July 24, 2008
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Hello my name is M. and my daughter is turning 13 years old and she would like a birthday party. Now I told her that she has a budget, and I suggested Hurricane Harbor...
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- The hosting parent should cover admission fees and food.
- Nope, it is not okay to have your guests pay for their admission. If that is too much, you might want her to reduce her list to half. Look for coupons online to save...
- I think if your throwing the party then you should pay the entry fee. Sorry...on the invitation say entrance fee covered, but please send child with spending money.Rem...
Eating a Warm Meal While Traveling and Not Take Out
Asked by M.M. from Salt Lake City
on June 10, 2008
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Hi everyone,
We decided that we are going to take a few short trips this summer. My spouse doen't like to eat sandwiches and likes to eat hot foods but has decided th...
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- It kinda depends on what sort of amenities you'll have. Will you have access to a kitchen? Microwave? Do you need to come up with hot meals everyday, 3 times a day? Or...
- We have a little plug in cooler that heats or cools. We often use that for meals to stay hot on the first day. After that, we pretty much do sandwiches. The idea of...
- Again, if you have access to a microwave, you have more choices for a hot meal. You can look in the pasta aisle at your local grocery store for meals on the go type o...
Seeking Very Reasonable Swimming Lessons and Patience Is a Plus!!!
Asked by S.R. from Houston
on July 2, 2009
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Hello Ladies!! Long story short - Adult woman that never learned to swim and desperately wants to learn before the end of summer. However, with a tight budget, I nee...
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- Dad's Swim Club is all about swimming. Located at I-10 and Voss Rd. I think swimming is very important for all ages. I know they have adult lessons. www.dadscl...
- Houston Swim CLub has lessons for adults and they are very patient, not sure about price. My kids go there and I think they are reasonable
- Hi S., I think it would be a good idea to stop by MAC, Memorial Athletic club..... in the corner of Memorial and Dairy Ashford... They have swimming lessons, I do...
Need to Budget!
Asked by M.A. from Denver
on October 6, 2008
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Hi there. I'm looking for some advise for a family budget. My husband and I both work and more than anything I want to be a stay at home mom. For years I have been ...
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- Both Crown and Ramsey are excellent sources. I would start by educating yourself and take over houshold finance. That being said, I am assuming by your choice of r...
- Is there any reason that you NEED him to participate in writing out a budget? Of course, ideally, you'd work on it together, but I don't see why you couldn't at least...
- I would say that you should just go ahead and make the budget. Show him that it is feasible for you to be a SAHM and what it will require. Sounds like if this is som...
Seeking Recommendations for Physicians, Discount Stuff, Food Co-ops, Church
Asked by T.B. from Louisville
on June 11, 2008
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Hi! My name is T. and I just moved to Lousiville from Concord, NC. I am looking for doctors. I need a good cardiologist, an internal medicine or family physician, a ph...
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- I don't know about cardiologists or great youth groups, but I do have a fantastic dentist. His name is Dr. Elliot ###-###-#### and he really cares about his patients. ...
- T. B, Welcome to Louisville! A good cardiologist is Dr. Licandro. A church with a good youth group and welcoming members is Southeast Christian Church. They have ...
- Hi T., Welcome to Louisville! I think you'll like it here. Unfortunately, I can only give one name - for a family physician - and that is Dr. Matt Rogers. He is loc...
Double/Triple Coupons
Asked by D.R. from Kansas City
on March 24, 2009
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Hey mamas! So, I have never been on a budget before but my husband and I are doing the Dave Ramsey Total Money Makeover so now I have a grocery budget. I have always...
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- I go to Walmart because they match any coupons from any store. I almost always buy the generic brand and most of the time you can't even tell! The best things to buy g...
- I just want to add this: When I really need to eat very cheaply I go to Aldi's. But, for the most part, I'm not impressed with the quality of the items I've purch...
- Price Chopper usually has great deals. We used to go to Hy-Vee a lot but they're a bit expensive on some stuff. PC also has a card called a Chopper Shopper card. It he...
