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anyone know anyone with one of these ionic laundry system? view thread - mj on Nov 11, 2012, 4:15 PM

Never heard of it - Kim on Nov 11, 2012, 4:24 PM

Ionic air purifier..... - Kera on Nov 11, 2012, 6:28 PM

What's your interest rate on your e-fund? view thread - Stacey on Nov 4, 2012, 8:32 AM

convenience factor.... - Sheila on Nov 4, 2012, 9:51 AM

You are talking emergency fund, right? - Tnetter on Nov 5, 2012, 7:43 AM

yes - Stacey on Nov 6, 2012, 6:28 AM

0.75% money market acct at the credit union - LisaCNC on Nov 5, 2012, 8:52 AM

wow mine is low - mj on Nov 6, 2012, 10:04 AM

would you use share certificates? - Stacey on Nov 9, 2012, 6:25 AM

thanks for the idea, - mj on Nov 10, 2012, 9:24 AM

Mine is in FNBO online at... - KarenPA on Nov 9, 2012, 11:59 AM

Looking on the bright side - Day 2 view thread - Kim on Nov 9, 2012, 7:55 AM

so far today - patsy on Nov 9, 2012, 8:13 AM

my rental will show a profit for the first year ever - Stacey on Nov 9, 2012, 8:18 AM

Yesterday was a good day... - Maxine on Nov 9, 2012, 8:23 AM

Looking forward to the pics - PBinNY on Nov 9, 2012, 9:15 AM

Our lost carry on was found! - Jaime on Nov 9, 2012, 10:34 AM

Yay! nt - Tnetter on Nov 10, 2012, 8:26 AM

Okay- from the beginning - Kim on Nov 9, 2012, 11:09 AM

The weather is beautiful - Penny in FL on Nov 9, 2012, 1:21 PM

after a very dubious beginning the day improved much. - Trina on Nov 9, 2012, 4:50 PM

Looking on the bright side challenge: day 1 view thread - Penny in FL on Nov 8, 2012, 1:58 PM

I like this... - sheila on Nov 8, 2012, 2:02 PM

You know I don't check in here daily - Penny in FL on Nov 8, 2012, 2:13 PM

it's always good to look on the bright side - patsy on Nov 8, 2012, 2:35 PM

I can do the thread every day - Kim on Nov 8, 2012, 3:41 PM

weather was great today - Stacey on Nov 8, 2012, 5:44 PM

bright side - Trina on Nov 8, 2012, 8:04 PM

Friday - LeShea on Nov 9, 2012, 7:09 AM

help me brainstorm.... view thread - sheila on Nov 3, 2012, 12:46 PM

Check with the library TODAY - Maxine on Nov 3, 2012, 1:13 PM

Is it too cold to go for walks? - Tnetter on Nov 3, 2012, 2:06 PM

Decorations are a good idea - Maxine on Nov 3, 2012, 2:56 PM

DS won't really do crafts.... - sheila on Nov 4, 2012, 5:27 AM

How did Sunday go? - mj on Nov 7, 2012, 5:48 AM

went ok.... - sheila on Nov 8, 2012, 2:04 PM

What about going for bike rides? - PJ on Nov 7, 2012, 6:56 AM

Nope, no bikes.... - sheila on Nov 8, 2012, 4:04 AM

mini trampoline and beanbag chairs - BethannM on Nov 7, 2012, 10:30 AM

Weekend free things in my neck of the woods...... - Kera on Nov 8, 2012, 11:04 AM

how was "Wreck it Ralph"? nt - sheila on Nov 8, 2012, 2:05 PM

Very funny and fast paced...... - Kera on Nov 8, 2012, 6:31 PM

What are you cooking? view thread - sheila on Nov 4, 2012, 4:41 AM

I make 8x8 pans of lasagna most of the time - Maxine on Nov 4, 2012, 10:01 AM

Yes, 9 pieces - sheila on Nov 4, 2012, 2:28 PM

For the first time in months - Monica on Nov 4, 2012, 2:43 PM

trying an idea - Tracy on Nov 4, 2012, 4:21 PM

Today - glenda on Nov 4, 2012, 5:45 PM

Tonights menu - Sheila on Nov 6, 2012, 8:03 AM

pork tenderloin - mj on Nov 6, 2012, 9:56 AM

Highly recommend those spice packets - mj on Nov 7, 2012, 4:58 AM

I'm not cooking tonight - Penny in FL on Nov 7, 2012, 1:59 PM

Beef Barley soup and "home cooked" bread - sheila on Nov 8, 2012, 4:09 AM

Today - Polly on Nov 8, 2012, 5:05 AM

impromptu quiche - Stacey on Nov 8, 2012, 6:31 AM

Sounds like a tasty fritatta! - LisaCNC on Nov 8, 2012, 8:46 AM

Re: Sounds like a tasty fritatta! - Stacey on Nov 8, 2012, 5:45 PM

partially successful breakfast - Sandy in NJ on Nov 8, 2012, 8:17 AM

Lasagna rollups but hoping they will turn out ok because - mj on Nov 8, 2012, 1:16 PM

That's good to know. - Penny in FL on Nov 8, 2012, 2:17 PM

Airline question view thread - glenda on Nov 5, 2012, 2:32 PM

try either - patsy on Nov 5, 2012, 2:37 PM

On Kayak, you have the option of choosing all the airlines in the area - LisaCNC on Nov 5, 2012, 2:39 PM

I like Kayak too - Stacey on Nov 5, 2012, 5:31 PM

SW does show up on Airfarewatchdog.com - LisaCNC on Nov 5, 2012, 5:51 PM

Have you used Kayak? - Tnetter on Nov 7, 2012, 5:48 PM

bump nt - Tnetter on Nov 8, 2012, 8:48 AM

I have not booked through Kayak - LisaCNC on Nov 8, 2012, 10:02 AM

Thanks. - Tnetter on Nov 8, 2012, 10:07 AM

ditto - Stacey on Nov 8, 2012, 5:38 PM

found what she was looking for - glenda on Nov 7, 2012, 7:35 PM

Have her keep chekcing her flights - LisaCNC on Nov 8, 2012, 6:30 AM

Our experience is good with Allegiant - glenda on Nov 8, 2012, 4:50 PM

Anyone up for a pantry challenge? Or no spend challenge? view thread - Kim on Nov 7, 2012, 8:38 AM

Can I be a cheerleader? - mj on Nov 7, 2012, 9:14 AM

I'll try - Sandy in NJ on Nov 7, 2012, 9:26 AM

I'm pretty much living those challenges already - Penny in FL on Nov 7, 2012, 2:01 PM

Well me too... :-) - Kim on Nov 7, 2012, 2:11 PM

Well, me three! - 2catsmom on Nov 7, 2012, 5:42 PM

Yup- what are your personal "rules"? - sheila on Nov 8, 2012, 3:54 AM

I'll join in to use stuff up - patsy on Nov 8, 2012, 7:36 AM

Rules! - Kim on Nov 8, 2012, 8:51 AM

Maybe I should have used the word "goals"? - sheila on Nov 8, 2012, 9:15 AM

everything you never wanted to know about airline baggage view thread - Stacey on Nov 5, 2012, 6:23 PM

question about lost baggage.... - sheila on Nov 6, 2012, 5:36 AM

lack of identification? - Stacey on Nov 6, 2012, 6:26 AM

Yep! - LisaCNC on Nov 6, 2012, 7:01 AM

I always carry on - Kim on Nov 7, 2012, 7:59 PM

revisiting Hillbilly Housewife view thread - BethannM on Nov 5, 2012, 7:38 AM

gluten free hillbilly housewife - BethannM on Nov 5, 2012, 7:40 AM

Some of those look good - Tnetter on Nov 5, 2012, 10:54 AM

I've never bought almond flour - Kim on Nov 5, 2012, 1:52 PM

that's what i do, too - BethannM on Nov 5, 2012, 9:13 PM

I went there last night - Kim on Nov 5, 2012, 1:46 PM

Free kindle book right now her homemade christmas - mj on Nov 7, 2012, 5:43 PM

Thanks, I just downloaded it from Amazon. n/t - 2catsmom on Nov 7, 2012, 7:57 PM

How long was your wait to vote? view thread - mj on Nov 6, 2012, 9:41 AM

No wait - PaulaF in CO on Nov 6, 2012, 9:51 AM

no wait - Sandy in NJ on Nov 6, 2012, 11:34 AM

No wait - LindaOH on Nov 6, 2012, 12:59 PM

a few minutes - Stacey on Nov 6, 2012, 2:13 PM

I was an election judge - glenda on Nov 6, 2012, 6:49 PM

Thats a great to do that many without long wait - mj on Nov 7, 2012, 4:53 AM

yes, we have paper ballots - glenda on Nov 7, 2012, 4:16 PM

27 ways to make groceries last as long as possible view thread - PJ on Nov 7, 2012, 6:47 AM

I read it all ... then I clicked on... - Kim on Nov 7, 2012, 7:44 AM

I like that plastic bottle/plastic bag idea! - LisaCNC on Nov 7, 2012, 8:03 AM

How does that one work? Berrie idea-hope it works - mj on Nov 7, 2012, 9:19 AM

How it looks to me ... - LisaCNC on Nov 7, 2012, 10:23 AM

cheese - Sandy in NJ on Nov 7, 2012, 9:36 AM

Thanks for sharing this - Kim in NJ on Nov 7, 2012, 10:00 AM

Christine, what is the news? view thread - Sandy in NJ on Nov 7, 2012, 9:31 AM

LOL! We were posting at the same time! - Christine on Nov 7, 2012, 9:34 AM

November goals/challenges? Big bills? view thread - Sheila on Nov 1, 2012, 4:55 AM

Goals for me.... - LeShea on Nov 1, 2012, 6:42 AM

I'm not sure I can think a whole month ahead... - Maxine on Nov 1, 2012, 7:00 AM

ETA--groceries - Maxine on Nov 1, 2012, 9:35 AM

Oh my gosh, that is funny! - PaulaF in CO on Nov 1, 2012, 12:21 PM

They are adorable! nt - Tnetter on Nov 1, 2012, 1:20 PM

And Adele... - Maxine on Nov 1, 2012, 4:35 PM

that looks like so much fun - Sandy in NJ on Nov 2, 2012, 9:10 AM

November - Sandy in NJ on Nov 1, 2012, 9:46 AM

I am having the same problem - PBinNY on Nov 1, 2012, 10:10 AM

$149 for an ipod touch - sheila on Nov 2, 2012, 5:22 AM

Thanks for the advice - PBinNY on Nov 2, 2012, 11:44 AM

My goals - LisaCNC on Nov 1, 2012, 10:05 AM

:-| - Kim on Nov 1, 2012, 10:14 AM

oh Jeez - Christine on Nov 1, 2012, 1:03 PM

Cute kids, Paula! - Penny in FL on Nov 2, 2012, 8:21 PM

I am afraid to do this... - mj on Nov 3, 2012, 8:38 AM

November goals - Carol on Nov 4, 2012, 12:44 PM

Extra paycheck, THANK GOD! - BethannM on Nov 5, 2012, 7:33 AM

BA- - sheila on Nov 6, 2012, 5:37 AM

okay... - BethannM on Nov 6, 2012, 1:00 PM

Glad to hear she is doing well! - sheila on Nov 7, 2012, 3:41 AM

little goals - Myra on Nov 6, 2012, 5:57 AM

I just read there are election day food specials view thread - patsy on Nov 5, 2012, 12:17 PM

haven't heard of any here, but oh, the commercials! Yes! - BethannM on Nov 5, 2012, 1:00 PM

I know you aren't talking to me... - Kim on Nov 5, 2012, 1:44 PM

I agree - Tnetter on Nov 5, 2012, 2:46 PM

I can barely stomach 6 weeks of my own elections - Kim on Nov 6, 2012, 10:47 AM

I've never heard of that - Tnetter on Nov 5, 2012, 1:44 PM

Y'all don't get the oval "I Voted" stickers at your polling place? - LisaCNC on Nov 5, 2012, 2:29 PM

I will be passing out I Voted stickers tomorrow... - glenda on Nov 5, 2012, 2:34 PM

Nope - Tnetter on Nov 5, 2012, 2:47 PM

We are political junkies in my house - so it's never over! - Christine on Nov 6, 2012, 9:19 AM

no stickers here either - Sandy in NJ on Nov 6, 2012, 11:30 AM

Good Luck today my American friends view thread - patsy on Nov 6, 2012, 11:02 AM

Can this electric burner be saved??? view thread - LisaCNC on Nov 3, 2012, 12:48 PM

Oh, it can be saved - Kim on Nov 3, 2012, 1:03 PM

Can't smell any worse than it does right now, LOL! - LisaCNC on Nov 3, 2012, 1:11 PM

scrape it with a razor blade first - Sandy in Nj on Nov 3, 2012, 5:54 PM

I've had the same experience as Kim... - Maxine on Nov 3, 2012, 1:07 PM

I would - sheila on Nov 4, 2012, 4:35 AM

It won't work on melted plastic... - Kim on Nov 4, 2012, 12:58 PM

Kim's right. - Christine on Nov 5, 2012, 5:29 AM

Sorry! - sheila on Nov 5, 2012, 5:39 AM

I ran out of sugar! view thread - Christine on Nov 2, 2012, 12:41 PM

You will likely find the prices are higher this year - Maxine on Nov 2, 2012, 2:31 PM

They shrunk the bag on me... - KarenPA on Nov 2, 2012, 4:28 PM

Yeah, gotta watch that - Penny in FL on Nov 2, 2012, 8:01 PM

At least a gallon of milk is still a gallon! - mj on Nov 3, 2012, 8:34 AM

Boxed cake mix too - - Christine on Nov 5, 2012, 5:19 AM

Get just enough to get by? - sheila on Nov 3, 2012, 8:01 AM

I did too! - LisaCNC on Nov 3, 2012, 9:56 AM

Harris Teeter has it on e-vic this week... - Jaime on Nov 3, 2012, 10:09 AM

Yeah, Dixie Crystals 4lb for 1.97 here - LisaCNC on Nov 3, 2012, 12:40 PM

If you are affected by Sandy, please check in from time to time view thread - Maxine on Oct 29, 2012, 4:54 PM

power still on!! - KarenPA on Oct 29, 2012, 5:03 PM

power here! - Sandy in NJ on Oct 29, 2012, 6:27 PM

I'm a little further west in PA - MaryH(PA) on Oct 30, 2012, 5:21 AM

We are fine - PBinNY on Oct 30, 2012, 6:00 AM

Glad you're all doing well! nt - Penny in FL on Oct 30, 2012, 1:53 PM

all was well here - Christine on Oct 31, 2012, 5:43 AM

I'm glad..... - Maxine on Oct 31, 2012, 7:52 AM

I'm so glad your house is ok. - Tnetter on Oct 31, 2012, 9:24 AM

No - and she'd rather freeze to death. - Christine on Oct 31, 2012, 9:53 AM

Have KarenPA & Sandy checked in today? - Tnetter on Oct 31, 2012, 9:24 AM

we're fine - Sandy in NJ on Oct 31, 2012, 10:02 AM

no problems here... - KarenPA on Oct 31, 2012, 1:26 PM

Glad to hear things went well for Sandy & Karen-- - Kim in NJ on Nov 3, 2012, 5:07 AM

Kids are going back to school tomorrow (Thursday) - sheila on Oct 31, 2012, 11:47 AM

Here in central NJ - Kim in NJ on Nov 1, 2012, 10:43 AM

Carol/CT must be w/o power - LisaCNC on Nov 1, 2012, 10:49 AM

Jersey Shore Cottage - Casey on Nov 1, 2012, 9:57 PM

that area looks awful - Sandy in NJ on Nov 2, 2012, 4:55 AM

Coastline - Casey on Nov 2, 2012, 7:19 AM

oh gosh - Sandy in NJ on Nov 2, 2012, 9:09 AM

Do you have hurricane & flood insurance coverage? nt - LisaCNC on Nov 2, 2012, 6:10 AM

No Flood Insurance... - Casey on Nov 2, 2012, 7:25 AM

Oh Casey... - KarenPA on Nov 2, 2012, 7:27 AM

Very emotional - Casey on Nov 2, 2012, 7:40 AM

This has got to be so hard for you! - Maxine on Nov 2, 2012, 8:21 AM

My Dad - Casey on Nov 2, 2012, 12:15 PM

(((Hugs))) - Kim in NJ on Nov 3, 2012, 5:14 AM

What destruction! - Tnetter on Nov 3, 2012, 1:57 PM

Checking the cottage - Casey on Nov 3, 2012, 5:20 PM

Karen, how soon will you be going to Maryland? - Maxine on Nov 2, 2012, 9:20 AM

We called the neighbors - KarenPA on Nov 2, 2012, 9:24 AM

Oh, that's good. One less worry for you. nt - Tnetter on Nov 3, 2012, 8:46 AM

Carol is still out of power - Maxine on Nov 3, 2012, 1:05 PM

We're OK - Carol on Nov 3, 2012, 1:42 PM

I hope your power is restored soon. - Tnetter on Nov 3, 2012, 1:59 PM

Carol did you lose all of those goodies in your freezer? - 2catsmom on Nov 3, 2012, 2:47 PM

Limited food loss - Carol on Nov 4, 2012, 10:54 AM

so glad you're ok - Sandy in Nj on Nov 3, 2012, 5:45 PM

Carol- - sheila on Nov 4, 2012, 4:37 AM

That sounds like a hot deal! - Maxine on Nov 4, 2012, 10:06 AM

invite - Carol on Nov 4, 2012, 10:57 AM

Bulk Buying view thread - Tracy on Nov 4, 2012, 4:53 AM

Maybe Costco? - sheila on Nov 4, 2012, 5:25 AM

Sam's sells the 10 lb and 25 lb bags of Dominos sugar nt - LisaCNC on Nov 4, 2012, 7:30 AM

duplicate - ignore nt - LisaCNC on Nov 4, 2012, 7:38 AM

I do better... - Maxine on Nov 4, 2012, 10:02 AM

How does Kroger compare to other stores? view thread - Tracy on Nov 4, 2012, 4:49 AM

it's my main grocery store - Stacey on Nov 4, 2012, 6:22 AM

Krogers differ in different areas - LisaCNC on Nov 4, 2012, 7:00 AM

Good, sounds like it might be worth a trip - Tracy on Nov 4, 2012, 8:08 AM

Are any of you watching Nashville? view thread - Beverly on Nov 2, 2012, 1:43 PM

No, but.... - Maxine on Nov 2, 2012, 2:54 PM

Yes and no - LOL - LisaCNC on Nov 2, 2012, 3:51 PM

Nope. Been watching BBC "Call the Midwife"... - sheila on Nov 4, 2012, 4:37 AM

A no-spend YEAR at Frugal Queen? view thread - Maxine on Nov 2, 2012, 10:41 AM

that would be really tough - Sandy in NJ on Nov 2, 2012, 12:02 PM

I thought that was the goal for her this past year? - sheila on Nov 2, 2012, 3:03 PM

I feel kind of torn - Kim on Nov 2, 2012, 5:13 PM

I'm with you, Kim - Penny in FL on Nov 2, 2012, 7:57 PM

It's the hot water... - Kim on Nov 2, 2012, 8:13 PM

Hot water, sleep - sheila on Nov 3, 2012, 8:00 AM

I guess I'm going to have to start reading her blog - Tnetter on Nov 3, 2012, 8:45 AM

Do you know anyone you could borrow a carrier from? - LisaCNC on Nov 3, 2012, 9:44 AM

Most of the vets we have had... - Maxine on Nov 3, 2012, 10:34 AM

I can imagine what he would do to a cardboard box. lol - Tnetter on Nov 3, 2012, 12:30 PM

She is more realistic than the Extreme Cheapskates - Kim on Nov 3, 2012, 1:01 PM

She does have an emergency stash of ca$h - Maxine on Nov 3, 2012, 1:10 PM

I was going off this exchange from a couple days ago - Kim on Nov 3, 2012, 1:51 PM

replace or fix a car? - sheila on Nov 4, 2012, 4:33 AM

Isn't she the one w/ the electric shower y'all discussed recently? - LisaCNC on Nov 3, 2012, 1:19 PM

Have you ever participated in a produce co-op? view thread - Tnetter on Nov 3, 2012, 1:49 PM

Carol/CT did a CSA that just ended for the year; is that what you mean? - LisaCNC on Nov 3, 2012, 2:30 PM

I had to go look. Hers looks better - Tnetter on Nov 3, 2012, 3:18 PM

I almost did one this year - LisaCNC on Nov 3, 2012, 4:33 PM

I haven't really looked - Tnetter on Nov 3, 2012, 9:22 PM

yes, several years ago - sheila on Nov 4, 2012, 4:29 AM

Clocks back one hour tonight... view thread - sheila on Nov 3, 2012, 7:55 AM

ISn't it "fall back"? - PBinNY on Nov 3, 2012, 7:58 AM

You're right! - sheila on Nov 3, 2012, 8:00 AM

FS Friday, Nov. 2 view thread - Maxine on Nov 2, 2012, 9:16 AM

busy - Sandy in NJ on Nov 2, 2012, 11:58 AM

Not much to tell - Kim on Nov 2, 2012, 6:03 PM

I dunno if I am tired of it - sheila on Nov 3, 2012, 4:51 AM

Buying refurbished stuff view thread - Maxine on Nov 2, 2012, 9:37 AM

a couple of items - Stacey on Nov 2, 2012, 12:29 PM

TV - sheila on Nov 2, 2012, 3:02 PM

FS October, Tuesday 10/30 view thread - Sheila on Oct 30, 2012, 5:02 AM

I've got a list today - Maxine on Oct 30, 2012, 6:52 AM

Sleep apnea - Maxine on Oct 30, 2012, 10:20 AM

I thought they ruled that out - Sandy in NJ on Oct 30, 2012, 12:56 PM

I thought so, too - Maxine on Oct 30, 2012, 2:39 PM

I think there are different kinds of masks - patsy on Oct 30, 2012, 1:41 PM

I have a friend who got one a couple of years ago - Tnetter on Oct 30, 2012, 2:46 PM

That's good news - PaulaF in CO on Nov 1, 2012, 8:30 PM

Last few years - Maxine on Nov 2, 2012, 8:25 AM

Today... - Kim on Oct 30, 2012, 4:13 PM

What a deal your dd got Kim - 2catsmom on Oct 30, 2012, 9:04 PM

That is a great deal on a wedding dress! n/t - mj on Oct 31, 2012, 7:14 AM

Wow! That's a great deal on a Wedding Dress! - glenda on Oct 31, 2012, 11:34 AM

very nice - Sandy in NJ on Oct 31, 2012, 12:28 PM

:-P - Kim on Oct 31, 2012, 12:54 PM

33 freebies from Kiplinger's view thread - LisaCNC on Nov 2, 2012, 7:16 AM

Halloween funny.... view thread - PBinNY on Oct 31, 2012, 4:04 PM

That is funny! - KarenPA on Oct 31, 2012, 4:18 PM

Treats... - Kera on Nov 1, 2012, 7:11 AM

My daughter's kindergarten teacher does this, too - Miranda on Nov 1, 2012, 11:11 AM

My kdis have gotten sunny D and juice pouches before - Christine on Nov 1, 2012, 1:07 PM

I thought of putting out bottled water - Tnetter on Nov 1, 2012, 1:21 PM

use up ricotta and zucchini? view thread - Sandy in NJ on Nov 1, 2012, 10:10 AM

Do you have any lasagna noodles? - LisaCNC on Nov 1, 2012, 10:47 AM

good idea - Sandy in NJ on Nov 1, 2012, 11:00 AM

South Beach diet dessert recipes - LisaCNC on Nov 1, 2012, 11:09 AM

ooh, that sounds delicious - Sandy in NJ on Nov 1, 2012, 11:21 AM

I think I found a job view thread - Sandy in NJ on Oct 18, 2012, 9:17 AM

That's fantastic! - Maxine on Oct 18, 2012, 9:41 AM

That sounds fabulous! - BethannM on Oct 18, 2012, 10:01 AM

Congratulations! - mj on Oct 18, 2012, 10:11 AM

Hope you get it. Congrats!!! n/t - LindaOH on Oct 18, 2012, 11:21 AM

That's great! - Tnetter on Oct 18, 2012, 1:40 PM

I'm not sure - Sandy in NJ on Oct 18, 2012, 2:19 PM

wonderful news, Sandy! - Kim in NJ on Oct 18, 2012, 5:56 PM

So happy for you Sandy! - 2catsmom on Oct 18, 2012, 6:38 PM

AWESOME! - sheila on Oct 19, 2012, 4:47 AM

Excellent! - Christine on Oct 19, 2012, 9:34 AM

I start November 1st - Sandy in NJ on Oct 23, 2012, 5:05 PM

Re: I start November 1st - 2catsmom on Oct 23, 2012, 6:15 PM

Congratulations! - Maxine on Oct 23, 2012, 6:38 PM

Awesome! - sheila on Oct 24, 2012, 4:39 AM

part time - Sandy in NJ on Oct 24, 2012, 4:59 AM

Sounds ideal - Miranda on Nov 1, 2012, 11:12 AM

Random travel tips view thread - Stacey on Oct 27, 2012, 12:07 PM

Tolls and Rental Cars - Casey on Oct 27, 2012, 1:22 PM

If you are traveling abroad.... - Maxine on Oct 27, 2012, 1:44 PM

Stacey - Kim on Oct 27, 2012, 4:35 PM

assault or porn either way - Stacey on Oct 27, 2012, 5:21 PM

I tried to opt out once... - Jaime on Oct 27, 2012, 6:41 PM

My sister was intimidated into doing it - Kim on Oct 27, 2012, 9:11 PM

Radiation - glenda on Oct 30, 2012, 10:34 PM

cool website - Stacey on Oct 31, 2012, 6:26 AM

I always tell my staff - glenda on Oct 31, 2012, 11:39 AM

Great Info. Maxine, could you add this to the archives, please? - LindaOH on Oct 28, 2012, 8:00 AM

Yes, I will - Maxine on Oct 28, 2012, 10:35 AM

FS October, 10/31 Wednesday view thread - Sheila on Oct 31, 2012, 4:27 AM

sick! - BethannM on Oct 31, 2012, 6:44 AM

Pinochle today...HERE! - Maxine on Oct 31, 2012, 7:02 AM

Sandy/Karen hope you Dry/Warm! Happy Halloween - mj on Oct 31, 2012, 7:13 AM

dry and warm, thanks! nt - Sandy in NJ on Oct 31, 2012, 10:03 AM

Warm and dry! - KarenPA on Oct 31, 2012, 10:40 AM

need to fix a cooler jug thing view thread - Christine on Oct 29, 2012, 8:11 AM

That would probably be toxic. I'd use aquarium silicone - Tnetter on Oct 29, 2012, 9:11 AM

marine sealant - Sandy in NJ on Oct 29, 2012, 10:15 AM

Is the water you drink going to come into contact with the sealant? - Tnetter on Oct 29, 2012, 2:35 PM

Those washers... - glenda on Oct 30, 2012, 10:12 PM

duh! of course you're right! - Christine on Oct 31, 2012, 5:39 AM

Plumbers tape - Stacey on Oct 31, 2012, 6:19 AM

Can you exchange it? - Miranda on Oct 31, 2012, 6:52 AM

Both houses are on target for a direct hit... view thread - KarenPA on Oct 26, 2012, 1:39 PM

yikes - Sandy in NJ on Oct 26, 2012, 4:36 PM

yikes is right! Let's hope it changes course! - mj on Oct 26, 2012, 5:32 PM

Wow! - Maxine on Oct 26, 2012, 7:52 PM

We used to have one - Sandy in NJ on Oct 27, 2012, 8:52 AM

oh no! We'll be praying with you. - Tnetter on Oct 26, 2012, 9:19 PM

I think so... - KarenPA on Oct 27, 2012, 2:07 AM

actually... - KarenPA on Oct 27, 2012, 3:04 AM

And I'm east of you ; ) - Sheila on Oct 27, 2012, 5:12 AM

I'm not up for it either... - KarenPA on Oct 27, 2012, 5:47 AM

Except for the water... - Maxine on Oct 27, 2012, 8:31 AM

hubby just about got beat... - KarenPA on Oct 27, 2012, 4:51 AM

flushing ideas - Sandy in NJ on Oct 27, 2012, 8:50 AM

Fill the bathtub, too - Maxine on Oct 27, 2012, 8:53 AM

Thanks for the suggestions... - KarenPA on Oct 27, 2012, 9:30 AM

Re: Fill the bathtub, too - KarenPA on Oct 27, 2012, 11:35 AM

I'm planning to cook up some stuff today... - sheila on Oct 28, 2012, 6:57 AM

Pasta salad... - KarenPA on Oct 28, 2012, 8:50 AM

I'm thinking about this too, and school - Sandy in NJ on Oct 28, 2012, 10:47 AM

Go ahead and wash your fresh fruits and veggies! - LisaCNC on Oct 29, 2012, 6:39 AM

good idea, thanks! nt - Sandy in NJ on Oct 29, 2012, 10:09 AM

school is cancelled for tomorrow - sheila on Oct 28, 2012, 10:10 AM

Schools closed for Mon and Tues - Carol on Oct 28, 2012, 11:55 AM

the track doesn't really matter at this point... - Christine on Oct 28, 2012, 10:17 AM

How far inland are you expecting damage? (nt) - Maxine on Oct 28, 2012, 3:50 PM

The entire state of Pennsylvania... - KarenPA on Oct 28, 2012, 3:56 PM

Prayers being said for all of those in the storms path. - 2catsmom on Oct 28, 2012, 7:55 PM

Here too - PaulaF in CO on Oct 29, 2012, 9:27 AM

I wasn't too worried last week - Kim on Oct 29, 2012, 10:33 AM

Wow, Kim sorry to hear of such a large earth quake in Canada. - 2catsmom on Oct 29, 2012, 2:11 PM

That's big! I didn't even hear it on our news. - Tnetter on Oct 29, 2012, 2:32 PM

People on the west coast must have had it on the news - Kim on Oct 29, 2012, 5:37 PM

We heard about it here - Maxine on Oct 29, 2012, 6:33 PM

it was up off the Haida Gwwaii - patsy on Oct 29, 2012, 7:30 PM

Power went out but is back on for now... - sheila on Oct 29, 2012, 6:40 PM

preparing the basement for flooding, what am I not thinking of? view thread - Sandy in NJ on Oct 29, 2012, 12:48 PM

I would put the washer and dryer up on concrete blocks - LindaOH on Oct 29, 2012, 12:57 PM

furnace, etc - Sandy in NJ on Oct 29, 2012, 3:56 PM

I'm sure you've thought of this but - patsy on Oct 29, 2012, 1:13 PM

believe it or not - Sandy in NJ on Oct 29, 2012, 4:01 PM

Do u have a.. - KarenPA on Oct 29, 2012, 1:21 PM

yes - Sandy in NJ on Oct 29, 2012, 3:59 PM

Ride on your insurance for failed sump pump? - mj on Oct 29, 2012, 3:50 PM

Do u have your rubber boots/gloves for cleanup time? - mj on Oct 29, 2012, 3:53 PM

my boots are in the attic - Sandy in NJ on Oct 29, 2012, 4:02 PM

Good luck! - Jaime on Oct 29, 2012, 4:51 PM

Baltimore got a lot of rain - KarenPA on Oct 29, 2012, 5:10 PM

Yes....he still has power - Jaime on Oct 29, 2012, 5:45 PM

Do any of you have a tankless water heater? view thread - Tnetter on Oct 29, 2012, 10:45 AM

tankless water heater - Carol on Oct 29, 2012, 12:13 PM

Didn't KarenPA put on in her MD house? - LisaCNC on Oct 29, 2012, 2:29 PM

I put it in my fulltime home... - KarenPA on Oct 29, 2012, 2:52 PM

We have one...but I have a bad habit of wasting water... - Jaime on Oct 29, 2012, 4:50 PM

Can you collect the water? - LisaCNC on Oct 29, 2012, 5:35 PM

good reminder.... - Jaime on Oct 29, 2012, 5:42 PM

FS Sunday, October 28th view thread - Sheila on Oct 28, 2012, 4:06 AM

A "lie in," as the Brits say - Maxine on Oct 28, 2012, 10:44 AM

Today.. - KarenPA on Oct 28, 2012, 12:09 PM

Karen and others in the storm's path-- - Maxine on Oct 28, 2012, 12:15 PM

Still here for now! - Carol on Oct 28, 2012, 12:29 PM

Will do... - KarenPA on Oct 28, 2012, 12:41 PM

Back in NY - PBinNY on Oct 28, 2012, 1:48 PM

we've done a few things today to get ready for the storm - patsy on Oct 28, 2012, 2:39 PM

Thinking of all of you! - 2catsmom on Oct 28, 2012, 3:02 PM

rain has started, school will be closed Mon & Tue - Sandy in NJ on Oct 28, 2012, 3:24 PM

School is closed here too... - KarenPA on Oct 28, 2012, 3:44 PM

Well, I feel bad bragging about my frugal stuff w/ y'all facing the storm! - LisaCNC on Oct 29, 2012, 7:28 AM

Great score! - Tnetter on Oct 29, 2012, 2:37 PM

Concert was great! - LisaCNC on Oct 29, 2012, 2:53 PM

Vacation recap... view thread - PBinNY on Oct 28, 2012, 6:32 PM

I enjoyed reading about your vacation - 2catsmom on Oct 28, 2012, 7:54 PM

Sounds like you did well! - sheila on Oct 29, 2012, 4:44 AM

Sounds like y'all had a good time! - LisaCNC on Oct 29, 2012, 6:24 AM

Sounds like a good time! - Tracy on Oct 29, 2012, 6:49 AM

that sounds great - Sandy in NJ on Oct 29, 2012, 7:19 AM

Sounds like a great trip, and very frugal the way you did it. - Tnetter on Oct 29, 2012, 9:15 AM

That sounds like so much fun! - PaulaF in CO on Oct 29, 2012, 9:33 AM

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