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How to save on Grocery Bill
Asked by R.N. from Cincinnati
on October 12, 2008
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Can anyone give me some advice on how to save on our monthly grocery bill? I have a hard time keeping it under $500-600 a month and that's just for a family of three!...
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- Find another mom or two to share items w/ that you can get from wholesale clubs like Sams or Costco. You CAN get good deals on bulk. Get together and prepare mea...
- Hi there. I understand your concern. I cut coupons and only shop at Giant Eagle as they give fuel perks for each $50 you spend. (Also, I know the store layout and it's...
- R....I have never ever spent that much in a month on groceries. Do you buy prepackaged meals? Do you buy a lot of pop and beer? I can buy a chicken and cook it in t...
Making My Own Household Cleaners! PLEASE HELP.
Asked by L.L. from Indianapolis
on November 3, 2008
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I'm trying to save money by making my own household cleaners! Does anyone have any recipes for a disenfectent? There are some I found online but hardly any are the sa...
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- Tea tree oil is very safe I even put it in my mouth and my daughters when we had a tooth ache.
- I use tea tree oil in my cleaners and my son decided to spray it in his mouth. Poison control said that a couple sprays from a bottle with an eye dropper full of tea ...
- I can understand your dilemma. I found a way to disinfect and its cafe (as long as nobody drinks it, LOL) Get two spray bottle containers. Fill one with vinegar, an...
Using Coupons
Asked by M.C. from Chicago
on August 25, 2008
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I'm unemployed and trying to figure out as many ways as possible to save money to stretch my hubby's paycheck. I was watching Oprah and this woman was talking about u...
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- Hi! I just had to respond. This economy is been tough on everyone! I had to go back to work part time just to help out! My husband is commission only and in reales...
- I don't know of any stores around here that do the double/triple coupons. However, check out couponmom.com which keeps a database of all the sunday coupons. You just...
- I don't know of any stores in the area that do this, but I just started using www.thegrocerygame.com. It has really helped me to save quite a bit of money on my grocer...
Are You Making Adjustments?
Asked by S.L. from Kansas City
on March 8, 2009
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I am looking for ways to save money once again. I have scaled back my impulse purchases a lot. But it seems that no matter how many adjustments I make, more and more...
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- I think everyone feels your pain right now. I am a full time student with two more years. My husband had to quit the job he loved as a self-employed personal trainer b...
- First I will respond to your last sentences. Have you talked to your doctor about Attention Deficit Disorder. Many adults are diagnosed but it could also be your lac...
- My Dad gave me the best money advice I've ever received, which is, "When couples, or church committees, or families, argue about money, they're never really arguing a...
Seeking Make-up and Hair Services for My Wedding in McKinney
Asked by D.Z. from Dallas
on August 12, 2009
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I'm looking for someone to do my hair and make-up for my wedding this September. I have long hair and just want a partial updo. I was going to go my own make-up to s...
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- http://www.magicyellow.com/Listings/56844237.htm They are at 121 and Watters.
- Summer Miyatake does fabulous hair, and her number is ###-###-####. Jessica Millington is a great makeup artist, and has done incredible work her website is www.jessi...
- D., I don't know a hair salon in McKinney, but I can recommend a make up artist/ cosmetic consultant. Her name is Josi Lauritzen. This is her personal business- oth...
Cloth Diapers??
Asked by K.F. from Seattle
on January 6, 2009
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I am having my second child and am considering using cloth diapers this time. I know nothing about them and am hoping you ladies can me some info/advice on them. I wan...
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- We use Bumpkins wraps with Chinese prefolds. I've experimented with LOTS of different brands, and this was the best for us. I tried "all in ones" but found them to be ...
- We use Fuzzi Bunz brand diapers. I like being able to double them easily for naps/night. I also like that they pull apart for easy cleaning. I used them for my son ...
- K., I used cloth on my 2 and will on the the next ( due in July) I love cloth because it is cheaper if you dont use a service, it is better for your baby's skin, and...
Saving Money
Asked by E.H. from Dallas
on September 26, 2008
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What are some ways to save money on elecric and water? I know the basics....not leaving water running and unplugging things when not in use. But what are other ways to...
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- when you cook, cook enough for at least two meal, then freeze. Less oven time AND you will love the nights you don't have to cook........just defrost!
- i wash everything in cold water & hang dry as much as i can. if you can use a crockpot or electric skillet as much as possible, they use way less energy than an oven o...
- My huband just got some kind of special plug or adaptor for the tv's and computer that saves lots of electricity. its called a power safer/saver and he got it at at Fr...
Moving in 9 Days, I'm Seeking Boxes
Asked by N.S. from Los Angeles
on August 22, 2008
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DO you know anyone who wants to give away free moving boxes? I want to keep my move as green as possible and hope to save money at the same time. Any suggestion on whe...
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- N. Try Michaels or Rite Aid. That is where I got mine. good luck and Enjoy the new job at the museum.
- Everytime I move I go to MacDonald's and get their MAC FRY boxes. They are the perfect size, they are durable and FREE!
- hi N., Have you tried Freecylce.com -- there's an OC chapter and basically people trade things or give away things they do not need. Perhaps you can post that you N...
Saving Money in These Hard Times
Asked by K.H. from New York
on January 5, 2009
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H! As you all know these times have been really hard with our economy falling and people loosing their jobs. I am trying to help out my husband by finding a way to get...
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- Oprah recently did a show about saving money and the thriftiest family in America, they had great coupon tips and websites worth searching on Oprah's site.
- I have 3 children ranges 10,11,&16. I was so happy with the hand me downs from the other mother's in my church group when the kids were younger. I save a lot of mone...
- This is what I used to do. I have friends and family who live in other states, so I would ask them to mail me their coupons once every other week. I paid for postage. ...
Twins Advice
Asked by J.S. from Los Angeles
on March 20, 2009
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Hello-
My cousin and her hubby found out they are expecting twins and are excited but a little overwhelmed. Their daughter will be just over two when the babies ar...
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- My twins were born on the day my oldest turned 20 months. It was overwhelming for me, but we got through it. My twins are now 2 years 4 months. My advice to them wo...
- I had twins first, they are 5 now and I have an almost 2 yr old. My first advice is to find a twins club/multiples club ASAP. Yes, while pregnant. They will be her b...
- We've got a lot of multiples in our family...twins and trips...and probably the single most commonly heard arguments between the multiple mums and singleton mums is th...
