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FS Aug day 22, wednesday view thread - sheila on Aug 22, 2012, 3:52 AM

Well- going to the post office... naturally... - Kim on Aug 22, 2012, 6:31 AM

Today.... - Maxine on Aug 22, 2012, 6:47 AM

I need to put in a full day - Tnetter on Aug 22, 2012, 7:30 AM

First day of school for my kids so I'm sorta taking it easy - Laura on Aug 22, 2012, 9:12 AM

Congrats! - sheila on Aug 22, 2012, 10:23 AM

How are the grocery store sales in your area? view thread - Tnetter on Aug 22, 2012, 7:25 AM

This isn't a good weekend for sales - Maxine on Aug 22, 2012, 7:43 AM

Completely agree - PaulaF in CO on Aug 22, 2012, 8:57 AM

I got some great deals on meat today... - Laura on Aug 22, 2012, 9:09 AM

bell peppers - Stacey on Aug 22, 2012, 9:28 AM

I am seeing the same meats on sale week after week - sheila on Aug 22, 2012, 10:21 AM

I am "playing" social worker today view thread - PBinNY on Aug 22, 2012, 8:03 AM

Good luck with the medicaid. - Tnetter on Aug 22, 2012, 8:23 AM

Good luck! - PaulaF in CO on Aug 22, 2012, 9:01 AM

Okay you guys! I've got a stack of fabric postcards... view thread - Kim on Aug 19, 2012, 7:09 AM

I'm first in line! - Maxine on Aug 19, 2012, 8:38 AM

I'm second in line - patsy on Aug 19, 2012, 9:41 AM

I haven't gotten anything from you Patsy! nt - Kim on Aug 19, 2012, 2:07 PM

will send it again - patsy on Aug 21, 2012, 4:27 PM

sent a second time - patsy on Aug 21, 2012, 4:31 PM

Going in the mail today - Kim on Aug 20, 2012, 8:20 AM

I just sent you an email!! - PJ on Aug 20, 2012, 9:24 AM

I didn't get an email from you, PJ - Kim on Aug 20, 2012, 10:05 AM

OK I sent it again! - PJ on Aug 20, 2012, 11:02 AM

Wow - sharon on Aug 21, 2012, 8:24 AM

I'm off to email you right now! nt - Penny in FL on Aug 20, 2012, 1:07 PM

I am so curious - Miranda on Aug 21, 2012, 6:59 AM

A fabric postcard is just what it sounds like - Kim on Aug 21, 2012, 7:24 AM

I can't wait to get mine. - Penny in FL on Aug 21, 2012, 9:15 AM

I told DD - sheila on Aug 21, 2012, 10:55 AM

I would feel too guilty - Sandy in NJ on Aug 21, 2012, 4:05 PM

C'mon Sandy! Help a buddy out! - Kim on Aug 21, 2012, 4:39 PM

Oy, the pressure! - Sandy in NJ on Aug 21, 2012, 5:18 PM

a homemade postcard from Canada? - Kim in NJ on Aug 21, 2012, 8:34 PM

Email me your address - Kim on Aug 21, 2012, 9:37 PM

Going out in the mail today- Aug. 22 - Kim on Aug 22, 2012, 6:28 AM

Sorry for the multiple posts view thread - PBinNY on Aug 21, 2012, 5:32 AM

don't worry at all... - sheila on Aug 22, 2012, 6:22 AM

wedding shower/ wedding ettiquette view thread - PBinNY on Aug 21, 2012, 5:43 AM

It's different!! - PJ on Aug 21, 2012, 7:12 AM

Right now DD is dealing with both - Kim on Aug 21, 2012, 7:15 AM

Kim... - Lori in MA on Aug 21, 2012, 1:58 PM

About hiking to the site - Kim on Aug 21, 2012, 7:34 AM

Sounds like something a 20 year old would do.... - sheila on Aug 21, 2012, 7:50 AM

Sicilian wedding shower - sharon on Aug 21, 2012, 8:21 AM

Wow. - Penny in FL on Aug 21, 2012, 9:21 AM

Sounds interesting - for young people - Tnetter on Aug 21, 2012, 10:53 AM

I kinda like registries - Trina on Aug 21, 2012, 12:07 PM

ettiquette is out the window - glenda on Aug 21, 2012, 1:02 PM

I agree... - PBinNY on Aug 21, 2012, 2:10 PM

$300 mixer - Kim on Aug 21, 2012, 3:25 PM

If you cook a lot - glenda on Aug 21, 2012, 3:28 PM

I agree - Sandy in NJ on Aug 21, 2012, 3:31 PM

I have a $20 oven mit set - Kim on Aug 21, 2012, 4:40 PM

Yikes - Lori in MA on Aug 21, 2012, 1:53 PM

I like registries too - Sandy in NJ on Aug 21, 2012, 3:28 PM

FS Aug day 21, Tuesday view thread - sheila on Aug 21, 2012, 3:37 AM

I have a job interview today! - 2catsmom on Aug 21, 2012, 7:42 AM

I would not mention the bike/bus thing to her.... - Sheila on Aug 21, 2012, 7:51 AM

How did the interview go? - Lori in MA on Aug 21, 2012, 2:03 PM

Well, - 2catsmom on Aug 21, 2012, 2:16 PM

Tuesday - PJ on Aug 21, 2012, 7:51 AM

Making Pork Fried Rice and a ? - 2catsmom on Aug 21, 2012, 8:30 AM

I don't cook them first - Penny in FL on Aug 21, 2012, 9:11 AM

I'm being taken out to dinner by a friend - Penny in FL on Aug 21, 2012, 9:13 AM

My oldest is now a full-time school girl view thread - Miranda on Aug 21, 2012, 6:56 AM

my youngest will be full day this year.... - Sheila on Aug 21, 2012, 7:56 AM

5 tips for thrift shopping view thread - Maxine on Aug 18, 2012, 8:26 AM

Here is a link to the original blog - Maxine on Aug 18, 2012, 8:32 AM

My biggest tip re kids.... - sheila on Aug 19, 2012, 11:44 AM

I can't shop for ds without him anymore - Sandy in NJ on Aug 19, 2012, 1:36 PM

No, I knew what you meant... - sheila on Aug 19, 2012, 4:51 PM

LOL! - Christine on Aug 20, 2012, 10:08 AM

#6 - Missy on Aug 19, 2012, 6:39 PM

That may be the best tip of all! - Tnetter on Aug 19, 2012, 7:16 PM

that's so irritating - Sandy in NJ on Aug 20, 2012, 8:18 AM

I really don't stay in one store long enough to need food and water!! - PJ on Aug 20, 2012, 9:43 AM

I'm with you, PJ - Penny in FL on Aug 20, 2012, 1:27 PM

I agree.... - sheila on Aug 21, 2012, 4:20 AM

So apparently... view thread - Christine on Aug 8, 2012, 11:00 AM

oh, good grief - Sandy in NJ on Aug 8, 2012, 1:28 PM

Isn't that what a heloc is normally for? - Tnetter on Aug 8, 2012, 1:31 PM

I'm guessing that.... - Darcy on Aug 8, 2012, 4:30 PM

Bummer! - sheila on Aug 9, 2012, 5:58 AM

Do you ahve good enough credit to get a temporary personal loan? - LisaCNC on Aug 9, 2012, 6:34 AM

Sorry to hear that! Does your city have a program like - mj on Aug 9, 2012, 7:37 PM

What about this? - LisaCNC on Aug 10, 2012, 6:53 AM

Didn't appraise high enough bc of "grave concerns" - Christine on Aug 10, 2012, 9:15 AM

DUH! I should've looked into this FIRST - Christine on Aug 10, 2012, 9:56 AM

Re: DUH! I should've looked into this FIRST - glenda on Aug 13, 2012, 7:57 PM

I like this idea, and it actually won't cost more overall--will save money - BethannM on Aug 14, 2012, 3:55 AM

No because - Christine on Aug 20, 2012, 9:52 AM

Withdrawing retirement funds early - Maxine on Aug 14, 2012, 8:20 AM

I'd be sure to check out the fine print - glenda on Aug 14, 2012, 6:08 PM

Here is info about Roth IRA withdrawals - Maxine on Aug 14, 2012, 7:44 PM

10% tax is withheld - glenda on Aug 14, 2012, 7:56 PM

Christine, have you worked out Plan B? nt - Maxine on Aug 20, 2012, 6:56 PM

To all of you who pray, can you please pray a special prayer for me... view thread - 2catsmom on Aug 18, 2012, 10:53 AM

Done! (nt) - Maxine on Aug 18, 2012, 11:47 AM

Ditto. - Beverly on Aug 18, 2012, 12:06 PM

Praying here! - Tnetter on Aug 18, 2012, 12:35 PM

Of course Angel! nt - Kim on Aug 18, 2012, 1:40 PM

Here too! - sheila on Aug 19, 2012, 5:12 AM

I've been praying for you n/m - PBinNY on Aug 19, 2012, 2:28 PM

Here's hoping for a good phone call today! - Monica on Aug 20, 2012, 2:12 AM

Praying this is the one Angel! - glenda on Aug 20, 2012, 4:45 PM

Thanks for the prayers everyone! - 2catsmom on Aug 20, 2012, 5:16 PM

Auto repair rant view thread - Maxine on Aug 16, 2012, 6:16 PM

NAPA or Advance - Stacey on Aug 16, 2012, 7:04 PM

or um, superglue... - Stacey on Aug 16, 2012, 7:06 PM

bump - stacey on Aug 20, 2012, 9:44 AM

No. - Maxine on Aug 20, 2012, 1:27 PM

ditto! JB WELD - glenda on Aug 20, 2012, 4:34 PM

Per my mechanic - Christine on Aug 20, 2012, 10:03 AM

FS August day 18-saturday view thread - sheila on Aug 18, 2012, 5:10 AM

Today - PBinNY on Aug 18, 2012, 6:27 AM

Getting my hair cut and colored, - Monica on Aug 18, 2012, 6:49 AM

Not much! - mj on Aug 18, 2012, 7:11 AM

Been busy! - sheila on Aug 18, 2012, 9:25 AM

oooh, great book - Sandy in NJ on Aug 18, 2012, 3:11 PM

I have the 1956 with black cover - Maxine on Aug 18, 2012, 3:29 PM

2005 and 1990 - sheila on Aug 19, 2012, 7:52 AM

and - Sheila on Aug 20, 2012, 3:03 PM

Happy to be home from vacation..... - Jaime on Aug 18, 2012, 10:24 AM

beautiful weather here today - Sandy in NJ on Aug 18, 2012, 3:16 PM

Smart Money is ceasing publications - Stacey on Aug 18, 2012, 4:05 PM

3rd week of August--yard sale and thrift store update view thread - Maxine on Aug 18, 2012, 9:54 PM

Nice black, all leather hand bag at Goodwill - sheila on Aug 19, 2012, 5:06 AM

Not much this weekend - Polly on Aug 19, 2012, 7:26 AM

rolling cart - Sandy in NJ on Aug 19, 2012, 10:07 AM

20% off for seniors today at our Goodwill - Maxine on Aug 20, 2012, 2:03 PM

I think I posted this somewhere else but I'll say it again - Penny in FL on Aug 20, 2012, 2:28 PM

yogurt recipe view thread - Karen CO on Aug 20, 2012, 12:37 PM

I've made yogurt in a crockpot - Penny in FL on Aug 20, 2012, 1:47 PM

FS Monday, August 20 th view thread - Sheila on Aug 20, 2012, 4:12 AM

coloring my hair and realizing 2 weeks till kids go to school - mj on Aug 20, 2012, 6:32 AM

It needs to be a busy day for me!! - PJ on Aug 20, 2012, 6:41 AM

Busy one here, too - Maxine on Aug 20, 2012, 9:16 AM

No spending today - Penny in FL on Aug 20, 2012, 1:45 PM

I grew up thinking I had a weird name view thread - Tnetter on Aug 10, 2012, 6:36 PM

I kind of like odd names.... - sheila on Aug 10, 2012, 7:21 PM

I like unusual names. - Penny in FL on Aug 10, 2012, 8:20 PM

I saw two names - Polly on Aug 11, 2012, 2:57 AM

Yep, I wanted to be Debbie - Tnetter on Aug 11, 2012, 6:40 AM

This one is right up there with Snow White - Maxine on Aug 14, 2012, 5:06 PM

My DH would have toatlly done that! - Christine on Aug 20, 2012, 9:33 AM

Not a fan of weird names.... - PBinNY on Aug 11, 2012, 6:51 AM

I never liked my name either. - Monica on Aug 11, 2012, 6:25 PM

Well...I've always hated Maxine - Maxine on Aug 12, 2012, 5:39 PM

HA! - Christine on Aug 20, 2012, 9:42 AM

I was hoping for an unusual name when I had Adele... - PaulaF in CO on Aug 13, 2012, 5:27 AM

and for boys - sheila on Aug 13, 2012, 5:53 AM

I thought the same thing with Austin... - KarenPA on Aug 14, 2012, 2:43 PM

144 people with my last name in the US - Stacey on Aug 13, 2012, 6:03 AM

There were 8 or 9 Karens in my graduating class... - KarenPA on Aug 14, 2012, 2:51 PM

I don't mind strange names - Missy on Aug 14, 2012, 4:49 PM

LOL - Tnetter on Aug 14, 2012, 9:49 PM

My sister does have a dog named Missy :) - LisaCNC on Aug 15, 2012, 7:00 AM

lol - Missy on Aug 15, 2012, 1:42 PM

Me too, Missy - Penny in FL on Aug 20, 2012, 1:34 PM

I don't mind my name, but... - Lori in MA on Aug 20, 2012, 9:57 AM

homemade yogurt thread view thread - Karen CO on Aug 20, 2012, 7:04 AM

Do you need a yogurt maker or small crockpit to make yogurt? - 2catsmom on Aug 20, 2012, 10:23 AM

HA! - Kim on Aug 20, 2012, 10:35 AM

How warm is your house? - Kim on Aug 20, 2012, 10:41 AM

In the early a.m. 65 degrees. Later in the day between 75-80 degrees. n/t - 2catsmom on Aug 20, 2012, 11:34 AM

I meant Karen ;-) - Kim on Aug 20, 2012, 11:42 AM

Monica, I've been thinking about you. How is your first day of teaching going? n/t view thread - 2catsmom on Aug 20, 2012, 10:25 AM

Music anyone? view thread - PBinNY on Aug 14, 2012, 6:25 PM

I can not BELIEVE that Poison isn't on that list! - Kim on Aug 14, 2012, 8:16 PM

EEEEgads..... - PBinNY on Aug 15, 2012, 3:16 AM

You had a stressful day so I can forgive you! :-P nt - Kim on Aug 15, 2012, 5:51 AM

Music... - KarenPA on Aug 15, 2012, 6:12 AM

Similar Tastes - PaulaF in CO on Aug 15, 2012, 9:09 AM

When I listen to music, which is not often anymore. - Trina on Aug 15, 2012, 7:16 AM

I prefer music over tv or silence - Lori in MA on Aug 19, 2012, 4:27 PM

lots... - Sheila on Aug 19, 2012, 4:45 PM

Carole King - Lori in MA on Aug 20, 2012, 10:03 AM

Simple pleasures view thread - Tnetter on Aug 19, 2012, 7:28 PM

This year seems to be a good year for them! - sheila on Aug 20, 2012, 4:14 AM

the figs are ripe - Sandy in NJ on Aug 20, 2012, 8:11 AM

It's always good to see - PJ on Aug 20, 2012, 9:55 AM

Wowsers! Page stats! view thread - Maxine on Aug 18, 2012, 10:06 PM

Probably the biggest Sunday ever - Maxine on Aug 20, 2012, 9:11 AM

New favorite meals/recipes.... view thread - Karen CO on Aug 20, 2012, 6:56 AM

lets get some new post going view thread - Karen CO on Aug 20, 2012, 6:50 AM

The ever popular Found Money thread view thread - Maxine on Aug 3, 2012, 3:26 PM

Home depot - sheila on Aug 3, 2012, 5:52 PM

A Lowe's return got me $9.71 - Tnetter on Aug 4, 2012, 6:44 PM

finally - Sandy in NJ on Aug 11, 2012, 4:45 PM

Has any one gotten the Blue Rhino "settlement"? - sheila on Aug 11, 2012, 6:37 PM

Closed my ING account. - BethannM on Aug 12, 2012, 7:04 AM

paint rebate I didn't qualify for - Sandy in NJ on Aug 16, 2012, 12:47 PM

That's great! I like free. nt - Tnetter on Aug 16, 2012, 7:19 PM

Mentioned it in the other thread - sheila on Aug 19, 2012, 11:40 AM

maybe your taxes were lowered? - Sandy in NJ on Aug 19, 2012, 1:38 PM

No, - sheila on Aug 19, 2012, 2:48 PM

FS August day 19, Sunday view thread - Sheila on Aug 19, 2012, 4:29 AM

Sheila, sounds like good things are headed your way. - 2catsmom on Aug 19, 2012, 6:36 AM

not much going on here - patsy on Aug 19, 2012, 9:49 AM

chicken curry sounds de-lish!!! - sheila on Aug 19, 2012, 9:53 AM

made a cake.... - Sheila on Aug 19, 2012, 9:54 AM

Started the day with good intentions. - Monica on Aug 19, 2012, 1:11 PM

Re-inspired lately..... view thread - LeShea on Aug 18, 2012, 1:36 PM

It's the sunny weather - Kim on Aug 18, 2012, 2:03 PM

And going into winter.... - sheila on Aug 19, 2012, 5:11 AM

It's been so long since I have shopped at Costco.... view thread - sheila on Aug 18, 2012, 5:19 AM

I would say meat - Kim on Aug 18, 2012, 7:56 AM

Things I buy at Costco - Jaime on Aug 18, 2012, 10:18 AM

Things I buy at Costco - Maxine on Aug 18, 2012, 3:37 PM

I buy.. - LeShea on Aug 18, 2012, 4:32 PM

I never used to find their meat to be all that great a deal - sheila on Aug 19, 2012, 5:08 AM

Paging Penny in OH! view thread - Maxine on Aug 18, 2012, 10:31 PM

Yes, thinking of you! nt - sheila on Aug 19, 2012, 4:29 AM

Balance btwn keeping hair presentable and $$$$ view thread - mj on Aug 17, 2012, 5:26 AM

I wish I had one! - Tnetter on Aug 17, 2012, 7:18 AM

Suggestion about color - Maxine on Aug 17, 2012, 7:54 AM

that's what I had to do - Sandy in NJ on Aug 17, 2012, 8:23 AM

Note to all Frugalistas - Maxine on Aug 17, 2012, 2:39 PM

aw shucks - Sandy in NJ on Aug 17, 2012, 4:30 PM

I'm afraid its actually white now vs gray.... - mj on Aug 18, 2012, 7:08 AM

White is good - Maxine on Aug 18, 2012, 11:49 AM

My strategy...... - Jaime on Aug 17, 2012, 9:19 PM

I should know this one, huh? - sheila on Aug 18, 2012, 5:15 AM

FS Friday, August 17th view thread - sheila on Aug 17, 2012, 3:57 AM

Not sure yet - Kim on Aug 17, 2012, 6:33 AM

You crack me up! nt - Penny in FL on Aug 17, 2012, 12:40 PM

Are you buttering me up... - Kim on Aug 17, 2012, 1:53 PM

Sure! - Penny in FL on Aug 17, 2012, 2:25 PM

I don't know what they are supposed to look like,either - Kim on Aug 17, 2012, 2:57 PM

Can you send me one? n/m - PBinNY on Aug 17, 2012, 7:32 PM

I'll send one to anyone who wants one - Kim on Aug 17, 2012, 8:38 PM

What's up today - Maxine on Aug 17, 2012, 8:16 AM

today - Sandy in NJ on Aug 17, 2012, 8:33 AM

Today we actually got a little rain! - PJ on Aug 17, 2012, 8:34 AM

I wanted to go out for lunch - Penny in FL on Aug 17, 2012, 12:46 PM

Sheila-job in Mich good hours but long commute! view thread - mj on Aug 17, 2012, 8:29 AM

LOL! - sheila on Aug 17, 2012, 9:10 AM

FS August day 14... tuesday view thread - sheila on Aug 14, 2012, 4:19 AM

Not frugal or simple.... - PBinNY on Aug 14, 2012, 6:22 AM

I am so sorry. - Tnetter on Aug 15, 2012, 2:40 PM

Sorry to hear about your dad - Penny in FL on Aug 16, 2012, 8:53 AM

Tuesday in north Idaho - Maxine on Aug 14, 2012, 7:58 AM

Note to PB - Maxine on Aug 14, 2012, 7:59 AM

It IS humid if it's 50% - Kim on Aug 14, 2012, 8:57 AM

Same here. - Maxine on Aug 14, 2012, 9:49 AM

We were watching Hell's Kitchen - Kim on Aug 14, 2012, 10:30 AM

64% - PBinNY on Aug 14, 2012, 11:08 AM

Yeah...it's been a humid summer... - KarenPA on Aug 14, 2012, 2:38 PM

The summer of '73 - Maxine on Aug 14, 2012, 8:30 PM

Not sure I remember 73, I remember the summer of 72... - KarenPA on Aug 15, 2012, 5:56 AM

We are having those kinds of storms now... - KarenPA on Aug 15, 2012, 6:01 AM

Hoof & mouth? - Tnetter on Aug 15, 2012, 3:47 PM

No.... - Maxine on Aug 15, 2012, 5:40 PM

Drake recently had that - Penny in FL on Aug 16, 2012, 8:53 AM

Is there a cure? - Tnetter on Aug 16, 2012, 4:20 PM

It's a virus that has to run its course - Maxine on Aug 16, 2012, 7:41 PM

"You call that humidity?" she said maniacally. - Penny in FL on Aug 16, 2012, 8:58 AM

We're having a cool day too - Tnetter on Aug 16, 2012, 7:18 PM

I walked to the library last night - Kim on Aug 17, 2012, 6:41 AM

FS August 16th, Thursday view thread - sheila on Aug 16, 2012, 4:12 AM

Today - PBinNY on Aug 16, 2012, 4:46 AM

Happy belated birthday! nt - Penny in FL on Aug 16, 2012, 8:16 AM

From me, too! nt - LisaCNC on Aug 16, 2012, 8:31 AM

From me too! - PaulaF in CO on Aug 16, 2012, 8:56 AM

Happy Birthday! nt - Tnetter on Aug 16, 2012, 4:17 PM

Finishing up work and packing for my mini vacay! - LisaCNC on Aug 16, 2012, 8:00 AM

Today is payday - Penny in FL on Aug 16, 2012, 8:26 AM

What tablet did you get? - LisaCNC on Aug 16, 2012, 8:31 AM

Samsung Galaxy 2 - Penny in FL on Aug 16, 2012, 8:51 AM

I got one of those at Costco $239 - Stacey on Aug 16, 2012, 11:26 AM

Should be quiet day today... - Maxine on Aug 16, 2012, 8:53 AM

Got our appraisal back...finally - PaulaF in CO on Aug 16, 2012, 9:02 AM

Should be getting ready to go but having a bit of a pity party. - Trina on Aug 16, 2012, 9:49 AM

can't help - Myra on Aug 16, 2012, 12:02 PM

My daughter - Trina on Aug 16, 2012, 1:39 PM

Went to Sams today... - Laura on Aug 16, 2012, 3:56 PM

What are you reading now? view thread - sheila on Aug 12, 2012, 5:18 PM

Notes From a Small Island - Sandy in NJ on Aug 12, 2012, 5:43 PM

I like Bryson's books. nt - Penny in FL on Aug 16, 2012, 9:27 AM

Hunger Games - Kera on Aug 13, 2012, 3:10 PM

11-22-63 - Monica on Aug 13, 2012, 6:05 PM

Just finished.... - PBinNY on Aug 14, 2012, 6:05 PM

guts by Kristen Johnston nt - Kim on Aug 15, 2012, 5:01 PM

I just finished the Hunger Games trilogy. - Penny in FL on Aug 16, 2012, 9:29 AM

Just finished Overseas by Beatriz Williams and started - Laura on Aug 16, 2012, 4:01 PM

Gripe about finding employment.... view thread - sheila on Aug 10, 2012, 8:32 AM

Same thing here in Michigan! - mj on Aug 10, 2012, 9:11 AM

You might try - Missy on Aug 10, 2012, 4:09 PM

I know what you mean - Tnetter on Aug 10, 2012, 9:55 AM

DH ran into that too. - Christine on Aug 10, 2012, 9:58 AM

Dh is pretty computer saavy but, - 2catsmom on Aug 10, 2012, 10:12 AM

there are so many applicants they can weed them out faster this way - Sandy in NJ on Aug 10, 2012, 11:12 AM

here's the link - Sandy in NJ on Aug 10, 2012, 11:24 AM

That's really kind of sad.... - sheila on Aug 10, 2012, 7:18 PM

It was that way with teaching jobs too. - Monica on Aug 10, 2012, 2:23 PM

Tell EVERYONE you know what you're looking for..... - Darcy on Aug 10, 2012, 5:05 PM

Yup- that is what I am doing... - sheila on Aug 10, 2012, 7:25 PM

Now that you've said that - Kim on Aug 11, 2012, 7:30 PM

check out www.indeed.com - BethannM on Aug 12, 2012, 7:03 AM

oh, and is the "must be willing to work flex shifts/weekends - sheila on Aug 13, 2012, 5:14 AM

Flex shifts/weekends... it's the way of the working people - glenda on Aug 13, 2012, 7:41 PM

Hate to suggest it but have you considered cleaning job? - mj on Aug 14, 2012, 5:44 AM

I agree... - PBinNY on Aug 14, 2012, 6:10 AM

The lady who is going to clean my house is a friend of a friend. - Monica on Aug 14, 2012, 4:44 PM

Can you send her to my house? - PBinNY on Aug 14, 2012, 5:38 PM

Childcare is not such a bad job! - Kim on Aug 14, 2012, 8:15 PM

I consider going back, too--all the time! - BethannM on Aug 16, 2012, 4:04 AM

Cost of Daycare - PaulaF in CO on Aug 16, 2012, 5:31 AM

I think it's partly due to people in your similar position flooding the job market - LisaCNC on Aug 14, 2012, 6:18 AM

I know you applied for the food program, - Trina on Aug 14, 2012, 6:46 AM

Microjobs - PaulaF in CO on Aug 15, 2012, 9:19 AM

FS Aug day 15, Wednesday view thread - sheila on Aug 15, 2012, 3:49 AM

Just sent my baby off to middle school. - Monica on Aug 15, 2012, 4:46 AM

Today.... - Maxine on Aug 15, 2012, 7:33 AM

Dr appointment today - Tnetter on Aug 15, 2012, 8:44 AM

Prayers for you Tnetter. Prayers for PB in NY too! - 2catsmom on Aug 15, 2012, 12:08 PM

It did, thank you! - Tnetter on Aug 15, 2012, 2:38 PM

School lunch the way it used to be! view thread - Maxine on Aug 14, 2012, 8:15 AM

school lunches - Kim on Aug 14, 2012, 8:55 AM

Free haircuts for kids at JC Penney salons view thread - Maxine on Aug 13, 2012, 7:31 PM

2catsmom, fridge, freezer and pantry list. Care to help meal plan? view thread - 2catsmom on Aug 12, 2012, 8:57 AM

Some suggestions: - LisaCNC on Aug 12, 2012, 9:43 AM

at a quick glance - patsy on Aug 12, 2012, 10:09 AM

First I would - sheila on Aug 12, 2012, 11:12 AM

Thanks, I am loving these suggestions and... - 2catsmom on Aug 12, 2012, 11:39 AM

Some ideas - Carol on Aug 12, 2012, 12:24 PM

Carol, that does help and - 2catsmom on Aug 12, 2012, 1:34 PM

Ways to use lunch meat - Carol on Aug 13, 2012, 10:56 AM

I'm lazy - I would just do a chef salad w/ it - LisaCNC on Aug 13, 2012, 11:17 AM

Baked beans! - Kim on Aug 12, 2012, 3:11 PM

For the meal tonight - 2catsmom on Aug 12, 2012, 7:25 PM

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