dmc_2008   I really understand how you feel....Writing that check makes me crazy...but there is no where to go in this economy....so....they will get their next check.....lolllllllll

Hi dmc_2008, It's not just So. Ca.  My over $300. a month HOA fees are on the east coast in Virginia....and I'm not even near Wash. DC.  It is definitely a big nut to crack each month.

HI DMC_2008, What state do you live in?  My HOA fees are also over $300 a month so I feel your pain.  Mine will be going up, but I haven't gotten the new bill yet, so I don't know by how much.

We live comfortably on one income.   The two kids have everything they need, it may not be all that they want, but heck, that's life.  The bills all get paid, although less goes into liquid savings at this time.  Even with the prices climbing so high, we don't feel deprived.  Maybe it's because we've always ...

Hi Frugalfamily, In our family we use soynut butter instead of peanutbutter.  It comes in creamy, chunky and chocolate.  It also does not need to be refrigerated after it is opened. One our favorite pizzas here is a white pizza.  Instead of tomato sauce we put on a pesto sauce.  Often we also add sauteed mushrooms and ...

Mazel Tov, Deb!!!! Sue

Hi Everyone,  While all that Deb has said is true, here's my 2 cents.  Kosher meat and poultry is not healthier if you have high blood pressure, heart disease or are worried about your sodium in any way.  As part of the kashering process, all meat is soaked and salted, therefore it contains much more sodium.  Even if it is ...

$1000.00 wouldn't even begin to cover a real emergency around here and that's not including the emergencies that insurance would cover.   Many car repairs are now over $1000. much to my dismay.  An emergency like a sudden loss of wages would need more than $1000 if it went on for awhile.  I can think of many things that ...

Hi Kate, May I ask what you feed your family for $11.00 a day?  I would love to learn all your tips.  Thanks, Sue

Hi Pat, I know next to nothing about computers and the internet.  What do you mean by the photos have to be hosted somewhere?