Lovedtodeath Posted August 3, 2010 Author Share Posted August 3, 2010 Thanks Dina. The biggest thing that TMM has done for me is give me hope. Before I would think, "That's only $30 a month!, This is hopeless." Now I can see that $30 a month can make a difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovedtodeath Posted August 3, 2010 Author Share Posted August 3, 2010 I am on the free Dave Ramsey forum, LivingLikeNoOneElse.com I looked at it and couldn't find anything helpful, plus everything was locked? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted August 3, 2010 Share Posted August 3, 2010 Just a thought: We had Vonage for a couple of years and last December we switched to Ooma. It is a $199 investment up front but then no charges ever again, oh wait, there is an $11 tax fee per year. We have been THRILLED with the service and have now more than broken even. Dawn Tina, We've done something similar -- we dropped cable altogether and watch DVDs (from our shelf and Netflix), went to Vonage for phone and have Tracfones for cell phone. (We'd go with strictly cell phones *IF* our area had cell coverage -- we can't get a tower until we're about 10 minutes down the road. ;) We can't drop internet because my dh is in IT and has to be able to work from home... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted August 3, 2010 Share Posted August 3, 2010 Everything? Did you join or just look it over? I don't know how much you can see if you aren't registered. Dawn I looked at it and couldn't find anything helpful, plus everything was locked? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tutor Posted August 3, 2010 Share Posted August 3, 2010 We'll miss you, but I am very impressed at your dedication. Blessings to you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swellmomma Posted August 3, 2010 Share Posted August 3, 2010 You can do it! We have been internet free for 3 months now. I miss it I admit. I check in from the library 3 times a week. BUT I am so much more productive at home without and the budget is much better too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tree House Academy Posted August 3, 2010 Share Posted August 3, 2010 Aww...I will miss you! Take care! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovedtodeath Posted August 3, 2010 Author Share Posted August 3, 2010 You can do it! We have been internet free for 3 months now. I miss it I admit. I check in from the library 3 times a week. BUT I am so much more productive at home without and the budget is much better too.:grouphug: Thanks for the encouragement! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovedtodeath Posted August 3, 2010 Author Share Posted August 3, 2010 I am on the free Dave Ramsey forum, LivingLikeNoOneElse.comGot it! I just needed to register, and now I can see the forum categories that are baby steps. Yeah! I have questions about investing already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tex-mex Posted August 3, 2010 Share Posted August 3, 2010 Wow you are really brave! I could never do it, but I admire people who make tough decisions and stick with them. :iagree: Good job! I wish we'd do the same... :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caraway Posted August 3, 2010 Share Posted August 3, 2010 I plan our grocery list to the dollar before I ever enter the store. I can adjust it much easier before hand, even changing the whole menu. A calculator in the store never helped much. I use cash and DH no longer stops by Walmart to pick up pancake toppings, etc. when the mood strikes. Savings: $200 per month. How do you do this? Short of writing down every item's price at the store, I am not sure how I would figure out the total amount. Our store flyers aren't very helpful. And I am afraid that trying to do a "price book" while in the store with my kids would cost me the last of my sanity. :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovedtodeath Posted August 3, 2010 Author Share Posted August 3, 2010 How do you do this? Short of writing down every item's price at the store, I am not sure how I would figure out the total amount. Our store flyers aren't very helpful. And I am afraid that trying to do a "price book" while in the store with my kids would cost me the last of my sanity. :tongue_smilie:Ads help a lot because I plan my menu around them. If it is on sale for a good price, it is on the menu. They often will have the price listed, such as green peppers for 88 cents, broccoli for 1.88, ground chuck for 1.86... etc. I go to two stores to maximize the amount of things bought on sale. I also saved our receipts for a month so that I could just look at those to see how much our normal foods, etc. cost. It is so nice to just grab things in the store instead of trying to budget while I am there and works so much better. I hope you can make it work for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmoira Posted August 4, 2010 Share Posted August 4, 2010 I somehow missed this thread... Sorry to hear, and glad to hear. Good for you. *pat on back smiley* But you'll be missed. M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovedtodeath Posted August 20, 2010 Author Share Posted August 20, 2010 I convinced DH to keep it for a couple of more months.:D We have a bunch of stuff to sell on Craig's list, etc. and I was stressed out about not listing them from home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greta Posted August 20, 2010 Share Posted August 20, 2010 I convinced DH to keep it for a couple of more months.:D We have a bunch of stuff to sell on Craig's list, etc. and I was stressed out about not listing them from home. :001_smile: Glad you'll be around awhile longer!!! :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovedtodeath Posted September 5, 2010 Author Share Posted September 5, 2010 Okay I now officially have no home internet service, so it may take a while to contact me.:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TN Mama Posted September 5, 2010 Share Posted September 5, 2010 Well that went so fast! I always look forward to your posts and will miss seeing you post so frequently. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3littlekeets Posted September 6, 2010 Share Posted September 6, 2010 Yikes, but more power to you !!! You have been and will continue to be a huge influence here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swimmermom3 Posted September 6, 2010 Share Posted September 6, 2010 We''ll miss seeing you as much, but way to go, Carmen. Wishing you and your family all the best.:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenL Posted September 6, 2010 Share Posted September 6, 2010 We are DR followers, and I cannot imagine the sacrifice you are about to make! It will all be worth it though. You are inspiring!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted September 6, 2010 Share Posted September 6, 2010 You are, indeed, Loved to Death--I'll miss you. I hope you gain the freedom that sacrifice can bring.:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oops, duplicate account :/ Posted September 6, 2010 Share Posted September 6, 2010 As part of our Total Money Makeover we will be getting rid of internet service. I will still check emails periodically at the office, but just wanted all of you to know. I especially do not want Susan to feel that I am upset at this forum, as that is not the case at all. :) Our internet (via cable) and home phone (magic jack) comes to a little less $30 a month. I chose this over a cell phone. Just thought I would throw that out there just in case... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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