Mommysavers - Frugal/Simple Living - Recent Changes

Does anyone have a plug-in cooler?

swishina — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 19:25:40 +0000

" Does anyone have a cooler that you can plug-in in the car? We looked into..."

Summer Savings Challenge: I Didn't Buy It Challenge

swishina — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 19:10:09 +0000

" Let's do a fun saving challenge for summer - the "I Didn't Buy It!" Challenge. ..."

Camp cash

Cookie2 — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:55:03 +0000

" Last week DD went to Girl Scout camp. They have a "trading post" at the camp and..."

Panama City Beach deals and must-sees?

christywins — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:07:01 +0000

" My daughter and her husband and 2 children have invited me along on their family..."

Aldi wine?

JenJoe725 — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:44:50 +0000

"I saw wine for a great price at Aldi. If you have had it how is it? Does it compare to..."

Do your cities have any festivals coming up over the 4th? Can you attend and still be frugal?

brensmom — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:06:58 +0000

" The large city to my south does Freedom Festival there are some free activities and..."

Are gas prices dropping where you live?

deemom — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:44:59 +0000

" We were hit at the pump here in the Midwest due to refinery issues. Thank..."

Tips on Buying Summer Clothes on a Budget

Kim — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:26:28 +0000

" Add your tips for buying summer clothes on a budget here. What do you look for?..."

What is the best deal you found on a food or drink item this week?

deemom — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:12:51 +0000

" What's the best deal you found on a food or drink item this week? "

Tueday to do list

deemom — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:03:30 +0000

" What needs to get done today? "

Splurge or save: skin care

queenofthelaundry — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:27:57 +0000

"Skin care (lotions and potions- not cosmetics): splurge or save?"

Are the outlets worth it?

queenofthelaundry — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:26:11 +0000

"Is driving to the outlet malls worth it for you? Do you find good deals, or is it a..."

How much do you spend on a typical shopping trip?

queenofthelaundry — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:23:41 +0000

"Do you have a budgeted or average amount you spend on shopping trips?"

Make-up organization..show me yours I'll show you mine....

2bearsmom — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:57:55 +0000

"I have had this train case for make up for almost 18 years...It has served me well, but..."

Spending to Save

swishina — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 21:58:38 +0000

" What have you bought recently to save money? That is, a purchase solely intended to..."

Week of 6/17....free or frugal entertainment for the kids

deemom — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 21:38:29 +0000

" What did you do this week with the kids that was free or nearly free? Last..."

What to pay off first?

KayleezMom — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 14:29:33 +0000

"We own two houses - our first home which we were unable to sell (we bought at the peak..."

Do you bring your own snacks/drinks to the pool?

deemom — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 12:52:36 +0000

" Do you bring your own snacks and/or drinks with you to the pool? "

What is the best Special Buy item you have found at Adli's?

deemom — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 12:35:42 +0000

" Each week Aldi's has Special Buy items on sale. What is the best one you have..."

Do you take your kids to those free summer movies?

deemom — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 12:18:30 +0000

" Do you take your kids to those free summer movies? We have never gone. I..."

Monday to do list

deemom — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 12:14:13 +0000

" What needs to get done today? "

Week of 6/17....what have you done that saved you money?

deemom — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 12:12:58 +0000

" What have you done this week that saved you money? "

Making your own extracts

aka apple — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 00:15:18 +0000

" A nice way to recycle some small glass bottles, save money, and get more use out of..."

Mid June and thinking of turning the heat on!

melsb — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 22:38:00 +0000

"Anyone else? I just put my baby chicks out this week too. I only am keeping them out..."

Facebook and gift giving.

melsb — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 22:32:35 +0000

"Has anyone used the FB feature where it suggests you give a gift (usually Starbucks I..."

Pay Day - June 14th!

Cookie2 — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 19:20:21 +0000

" If you are participating in this challenge, how much did you deposit today? I..."

A kids command center

2bearsmom — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 18:30:37 +0000

"I needed a place to keep my kids chore charts and school paperwork that WASN'T on the..."

Debit cards for kids.

melsb — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 16:55:24 +0000

"Does anyone have one of these? One of the local banks, actually it's a big bank, has..."

You ever hide from the Schwan's man?

melsb — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 16:48:17 +0000

"Or any door-to-door salesman? I just had the Schwan's man at my house and I ran..."

Splurge or save: grills

queenofthelaundry — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 13:35:11 +0000

"Grills: splurge or save? Grills are crazy nuts now! There's so many kids and the..."

Have you turned on your AC?

deemom — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 12:16:48 +0000

" We are still using ceiling fans and other fans. One day it was really humid, but we..."

Do you have a financial planner?

queenofthelaundry — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 10:28:02 +0000

"Do you use a financial planner? Is there somebody who helps you make decisions about..."

Do you always tip a certain percent?

queenofthelaundry — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 10:26:24 +0000

"When you go out, do you always tip a certain percent? Does it depend on service or is..."

How charitable is your state?

melsb — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 04:30:44 +0000

"http://money.cnn.com/interactive/pf/charitable-states-map/?iid=EL Utah ranks number 1,..."

Simple pleasures, middle of June...

aka apple — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 16:44:29 +0000

" Any simple pleasures? I got to turn off my AC this week (last week was HOT,..."

What to look for at thrift stores

Kim — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 12:18:50 +0000

" What do you always look for at thrift stores? If you were to try and convince..."

What to use to clean my oven

abbie15 — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 04:59:26 +0000

" The mini monkey bread that I made yesterday ran over in my oven. It was not a good..."

Word and number puzzles.

melsb — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 03:32:01 +0000

"Do you do any sort of word or number puzzles? I picked up a Sudoku book for those..."

week of 6/10...what the menu plan for the week?

deemom — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 03:19:32 +0000

" What's on the menu this week? "

Working Moms: Why do you work?

swishina — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 03:18:40 +0000

" Whether you work at home, outside of the home, full-time or what, why do you..."

Free summer entertainment for the week of 6/10

deemom — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 03:01:27 +0000

" Share what free or nearly free things you did with the kids this week. -Picnic..."

Credit questions answered.

melsb — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 02:35:32 +0000

"http://finance.yahoo.com/news/credit-expert-answers-7-burning-223000032.html I found a..."

Have you tried any of these products?

melsb — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 02:08:45 +0000

"I haven't but am curious on a..."

Who do you send pictures to?

melsb — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 01:07:41 +0000

"You know, class pictures or sports pictures of the kids. Who do you send them to? My..."

STOP! What drinks do you have in your fridge right this moment?

melsb — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 23:13:57 +0000

"I have milk. Ice tea. And coconut milk."

Do you rinse out swim suits?

swishina — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 21:46:27 +0000

"Are you supposed to rinse out swim suits? I don't and I'm starting to wonder if this..."

Do you use closet organizers?

abbie15 — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 20:10:27 +0000

"We are beginning to remodel a room upstairs tomorrow for DD to use as her "big girl"..."

How much do you pay your sitter?

queenofthelaundry — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 19:10:35 +0000

"How much do you pay your babysitter? What's the going rate?"

Splurge or Save: furniture

queenofthelaundry — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 19:09:31 +0000

"So I thought I would do a new series of posts called splurge or save. Basically, I'm..."

What do you use for face wash?

abbie15 — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 18:52:05 +0000

"What do you use for face wash? Do you use a certain brand? And how often do you use..."