ratherbereading

@ratherbereading (6)

United States • Age 51

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Things to Cut Back On

ppersaud @ppersaud (65) • United States 3 May 09

What are the things you should be cutting back on in order to save a few dollars each month? I have cut back on things like eating out every other day and not driving unless it is necessary. What other things are worth trimming?

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ratherbereading Eating out (dinners and lunches) was probably the area we cut back on the most. Also, buying meals closer to scrath are less expensive. For example, bake a whole chicken for 2 or 3 meals, paired with a veggie or used in another dish is a lot less expensive...

10 Jun 09

Do you prepare a budget when you go on shopping?

larish @larish (2234) • Philippines 30 May 09

How do you prepare for shopping? Do you bring cash or credit card? Do you set a certain budget for your shopping? I go on shopping just by bringing my credit card. I don't put a certain budget whenever I go on shopping. Chances...

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ratherbereading I shop with a list and a debit card. I save money whenever I can and use coupons on items I use a lot. I track my spending in MS Money.

10 Jun 09

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Are there any Dave Ramsey fans out there?

Patrika952 @Patrika952 (156) • United States 17 Feb 09

Hi, I was just wondering if any of you are following Dave's plan? My husband and I are finally on the same page when it comes to our finances...it took a long time to get there, believe me! And we are committed to following the...

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ratherbereading Dave has a great plan! My husband and are on BS2. We have taught his FPU program at our church. Listen to his radio program/tv show when I can and have read his books. I love that the plan is straightforward, and takes you through logical steps. When making...

10 Jun 09

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i made a cake today...

britt_200 @britt_200 (1226) • United States 9 Jun 09

i made a carrot cake today! it was so yummy! its my dads favorite cake...and i like white on white...what kind of cake do you like?

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ratherbereading I also love a good cheesecake as well as a simple delicious pound cake. My MIL makes a wonderful Italian Cream Cheese as well as a delicious Lemon Ice Box. No way to choose just one! :)

10 Jun 09

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Have you read Twilight?

CHORES @CHORES (229) • China 27 Apr 09

Have you read Twilight?I'm really engaged in it!What do you think of it ?

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ratherbereading I have read all 4. I LOVED the first one. Thought it was very romantic. I was not as big of a fan of the following 3, but there was no way I could not finish the series.

10 Jun 09

New Recipe for the Summer

lelin1123 @lelin1123 (15595) • Puerto Rico 23 May 09

I'm interested in any recipe that you may have for the summer. Something, fast, cooling and easy. Thanks

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ratherbereading I love this coleslaw for summer because it's lighter and sweeter than a mayo based one. 1 lb. bag coleslaw 1 cup sesame seeds 2 packages Oriental flavored Ramen noodles 1 cup sliced almonds 1 bunch green onions Dressing: 1/2 cup canola oil 1/2 cup...

10 Jun 09

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