Posts by Tinamarie

My oldest dd is 9 and has always been afraid of loud noises like thunder and fireworks. My 7yr old dd is afraid of being upstairs alone (especially at night) and my 22 month old is afraid of the vacuum cleaner and the blender.

It is sad, but I really do think that the way we live is in the minority. I find far more people I know who eat out constantly, shop for whatever strikes their fancy even when they say they already have too many clothes, books, whatever...

I so feel for you! However, I am on the other end being the military spouse who just gets to feel like I belong and have some great friends and neighbors and then my husband will come home and announce "Guess what? Were moving to Fort...

I love school supplies too, especially when they are on sale. I buy extra and have to hide them till the kids actually need them or they dissapear. However, I have to agree that my kids don't have to have the new pencils and stuff. They...

Just to add to the WIC comment, you can go on while you are pregnant if you qualify based on income. After the baby is born the baby can go on and receive formula or if you breastfeed you and baby can go on and you will receive vouchers...

For me it is a combination of things. I like cooking, but not all the time and not when it has to be based around sale items or freezer stuff. I get tired of telling myself no when I really want some new bathroom rugs or kitchen stuff or...

There are always SOME people who want something for nothing, however I just tell those people "NO, sorry but my price on that is firm" It pretty much stops all further questioning. I am so frugal that I already know my prices are low...

I love yardsales!! What I have learned is that there are 2 types of yardsales-one where you just want to clear out the clutter (usually priced very low) and one to make money (items are usually way overpriced). So if I go to a clear the...

I kind of feel them out first. Usually I will mention that I found some great bargains and they will be interested. Actually though, I have a friend who constantly complements my daughter's clothes. I started telling her each time where...

I do the same thing as Starlite. My daughters (ages 7 &9) have nice clothes for school, some are pricey and some are Wal-mart/old navy. But basically they are without holes or stains. When the kids come home from school they change...