OMG,yesterday, our friends 5 yr old fell through the window screen on the third floor of their home and landed face first on concrete. He is sedated and heavily medicated for pain, seizures etc. There doesn't seem to be any spinal concerns but brain swelling is the overriding factor and he is...

I have decided I want to try my hand a canning this year, but am totally confused. I have looked for a canning class in my area and have not seen one listed. So, here are a few of my questions.....what do you use a pressure canner for, what about the hot water canning method? What is the best...

My daughter 21 is getting married in August. We are thinking about doing the food ourselves. Since she wants an evening wedding (6 pm ish) we are thinking about what types of food to have. My husband and I will be paying for the venue and the food. I am trying to keep the total cost at no more...

Yesterday my DH was diagnosed (SP) with cancer there is a 50/50 chance of survial we are at peace with this and know that God is in control we will be taking it one day at a time and I will cherish every moment I have with him thanks for the prayers , and thought's we could use them !!!

So I’ve been thinking about this for a couple of weeks now. There are a few things that I really really want. I would LOVE a chimnea for my back porch. The one I want is close to $400. I would also LOVE a complete living room make over, probably in the $10,000 range if not more (this...

Right now I could really need some good positive thoughts my way. Am currently trying to find a new place to live with in the coming year. Any good positive thoughts would greatly be appreciated to get everything processed and ok'd. Right now my life seems like it is on standby since I am...

This is kind of random, but I want to tell you something. The post on the family who lost the newborn has me thinking about it. My grandmother was a very religious woman, when she was 98 and hard of hearing, with bad knees and hands she spent much of the day saying rosaries, sometimes ten a...

for my little girl, ( her nickname is My) today is her 20th birthday and she is in the vets waiting for surgery. The vet found a growth at the back, top of her throat that is affecting her eating and breathing. Hopefully they can just clip if off and she will be ok. They can only give her a mild...

The state of your life is nothing more than a reflection of your state of mind. -Dr. Wayne Dyer

Hey everyone!! :D I really want to become involved here as when I'm reading a lot/posting about frugality I tend to stick with it. ;) Anyway - I'd love thoughts on our budget - I am worried I'm leaving things out. We've been married for 6 years, 7 months (and 10 days but whose counting!) and I...

I remembered this thread where providing snacks for the class was discussed. http://www.frugalvillage.com/forums/question-answer/142192-what-do-you-think-about.html What if the school provided the snacks? What would your thoughts be? After Labor day Little Miss's elementary school started...

Hello everyone, I'm new here. My wife and I are making a big decision and I need your thoughts. We have two young boys 9 and 4. We currently live in a nice two-bedroom home, it needs some updates but is a nice house. We were planning to add on a master bedroom and another bathroom, however...

My hubby just got back from the dr. He has to have a total knee replacement. I have so many mixed emotions right now......I'm sad, scared, mad and happy all at once. I'm mad at the VA - we are still fighting with them....he is a disabled veteran....for his knee....someone recently changed his...

In October my best friend was diagnosed with stage three breast cancer. Her initial PET scan showed a few spots on her spine and liver as well. She completed a round of chemo in April and a lumpectomy mastectomy of her left breast in May. Of the 23 lymph nodes removed, 19 were cancerous. Her...

Maybe it's because it's summer - and it's hot - and I love to blame everything on the heat .... :sunny: Or maybe it's because it's a slower pace now that school's out, and I'm still out of work, and we're just in no hurry to get any where - but I've been doing a LOT of reading about...

Hello, I need some input please.....We are looking into buying a house next year....if all goes as planned. Here is the problem...I have always wanted a little farm....some chickens, fruit trees, garden, etc....By the time we start looking, I will be 47 and hubby will be 48. Should we go for...

The other day we noticed a lump on her stomach :( Took her into the vet today. They did a biopsy and sent it off. Waiting to find out if cancerous or malignant. She is only 9 months old. We should have some news Monday.

Ok, here's the deal: I am a couponer. One of those crazy type ones that you see on TV... lol (I even auditoned for TLCs new show, but I was not extreme enough for them) lol Every time I check out at any store I am asked for a business card or website, or contact information. PPl want to know...

Just wondering if anyone is familar with this software?