I have started to run low on some stocked items.  I can't believe it has been almost a year since I started.  I need to check the expiration dates on the soups,ect.  When we have a few extra bucks, we will add to the stash! Andrea

Way to go!  Enjoy your hard earned vacation! Andrea 

The speculators are at it again and darn if they don't have us over a barrel! Andrea 

Congrats!  My first also graduated from hs this month.  I told my dh that there is a big part of me that just doesn't want to let go!  I still feel just as protective of her as I did on the day she was born!  My dd is going to a local college for the first semster than off to a school much further away!  At least I ...

No more free beer!  What is this country coming to???   Andrea 

I'm sorry it didn't go as well as you hoped for.  I'm glad the color is back to normal! Andrea 

Michelle, How lucky for you to have someone with you after 18 years!  Go for the renewal of your vows!  Enjoy your vacation and let loose!!  You can still be a dollar stretcher without sacrificing your whole life.  Even if you saved up a million dollars you still can't take it with you!  Continue with many of your ...

Welcome back and it certainly seems like you have your hands full!  Congrats on getting your debt down! Andrea 

I enjoy shopping when I have the money to spend, even if it is only at goodwill.  I never liked window shopping!  My shopping habits have not changed much in the past few years.  I would rather go to a store than shop on line.  I like to be able to feel the fabric, eat lunch out, and take my time.  My dd and I discuss ...

I would not be comfortable in someone else's home.  I would let my kids or family live with me if necessary.  Hopefully it will never be necessary! Andrea