For the record "young folk" the PC crap I'm pretty sure was referring to Politically Correct crap, not a personal computer.     There is something wrong in your company if the 'old folks' don't know how to run email...  as the tail end of the Boomer generation I can assure you that all us 'old folk' are the ones that b...more

This assumes a few things... first that meat is something you are willing to cut out of your budget on a whim and second that you have a huge freezer.   I happen to agree that having a huge freezer is one way to save BIG on groceries in the long run.  Buying during a GOOD sale on things can save 30-40% off even good pr...more

I can relate, I'm a single Mom and run my own business...  and the crockpot idea is great along with making a 3-4 hour slot for making stuff in mass quantity.  Make a BIG pot of spaghetti with meat sauce, and freeze 2 meals and eat one.  Then all you have to do is reheat it twice while boiling noodles.   There are a nu...more

Another woman who got stuck holding the bag...  just for the record.  BOTH sides do lots of stupid things...  for whatever reason at the time.   People quit being so judgmental of others.  Until you have walked in their shoes, you can guess all you want BUT YOU HAVE NO CLUE.

Wow. I really appreciate the comments 'from those who have gone before'. I'm relieved to read that some of what I HOPED would be benefits have been in-fact for others and that nobody has posted regrets.  I moved from a 3300 sf house to a 1250 sf house three months ago.  Even though I had pared down a lot before the m...more