How long have you been a Mommysaver? since 2002

What attracted you to the site? I was searching for freebies and discovered so much more on here

Why have you stayed? Loads of information/deals/opinions/friends/entertainment

How often do you log on? Daily

What forums do you frequent the most? Scrapbooking mostly but I dabble in chit-chat, entertainment, bartering board, deals and shopping

What do you like the most about them? Love all the sub-forums!

What would you like to see CHANGED about those forums? nothing

What subject matter have you NOT seen covered on Mommysavers that you would like to see more of? I think there is a great variety of subjects

What topics are of most interest to you? I like them all

What **new features** do you like about the site redesign? Itrader

Have you used our Itrader Feedback system? Yes

Do you like it? Is it user friendly? Yes...it is user friendly the only thing I would change would be for it to allow you to leave multiple feedback for one person without having to wait 24 hours

Have you posted any pictures in our Gallery? No I haven't really been able to resize them to get them uploaded so I'm still using photobucket

When was the last time you checked out Mommysavers' home page It's been quite awhile

Have you registered for our weekly newsletter? Yes but I think it goes to my spam folder because I haven't seen it lately

Is it helpful to you? I haven't read it lately

What would you like to see in it, that you haven't already?

Is the site user friendly and easy to navigate? Yes very easy to use and navigate

Have you read our Mommysaver of the Week threads? Have you participated in it? Yes I read them frequently, no I have not participated

Are you a participant in our Forget the Joneses' Project? No

How has it helped you? N/A

Additional Comments: I love this board due to that fact that it has something for everyone....there may be certain forums I don't use frequently but it's good to know they are there if I need to access them at any time.

How long have you been a Mommysaver? when my son was very young (under a year) He is going to 8 in July...so its been about 8 years. (I was a member of the old MS boards before this one was created)

What attracted you to the site? Friendly interation, freebies and lots of useful information from other moms.

Why have you stayed? Love how the members are so helpful with certain questions I may have. Lots of freebies / online bargains. Links to free coupons.

How often do you log on? Everyday!

What forums do you frequent the most? Freebies, chit chat, couponing, online bargains...love the receipe section as well.

What do you like the most about them? active forum and great stuff.

What would you like to see CHANGED about those forums? Nothing, I think its fine as is.

What subject matter have you NOT seen covered on Mommysavers that you would like to see more of? I think everything is pretty much covered.

What topics are of most interest to you? whats in store, online shopping, freebies

What **new features** do you like about the site redesign? like the color scheme.

Have you used our Itrader Feedback system? no

Do you like it? Is it user friendly? n/a

Have you posted any pictures in our Gallery? I didnt know there was a gallery. Ill check it out.

When was the last time you checked out Mommysavers' home page? yesterday

Have you registered for our weekly newsletter? yes I have - a while ago

Is it helpful to you? yes it is. I read it in full when I get it.

What would you like to see in it, that you haven't already? Maybe announce MS contest winners.

Is the site user friendly and easy to navigate? yes it is, very easy

Have you read our Mommysaver of the Week threads? Have you participated in it? yes I do read them. I participate sometimes.

Are you a participant in our Forget the Joneses' Project? no

How has it helped you? n/a


Additional Comments: Love MS - I will be a member for a long time! Great people, great place to come to!

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Alex & the spider monkey

How long have you been a Mommysaver? 5+ years

What attracted you to the site? The money saving ideas, the stay at home mom info & the fact that I have so much in common with many of our members.

Why have you stayed? I'm addicted, lol

How often do you log on? 3X a day

What forums do you frequent the most? freebies, family matters, school age kids, chit chat, entertainment and Kitchen Chatter(or I look for recipes)

What do you like the most about them?I just really like the wealth in information that this site has to offer. I also like hearing all of the different opinions and traditions from our diverse group.

What would you like to see CHANGED about those forums? As one of the mods for the freebie section I would like to find a way to organize it better. AND I would really like the "who's online, birthday and calendar/announcement" sections moved back up to the top of the forum, where they were before.

What subject matter have you NOT seen covered on Mommysavers that you would like to see more of? I think we cover plenty of interesting topics.

What topics are of most interest to you? I like the 'real life' topics, entertainment and of course the freebies.

What **new features** do you like about the site redesign? I really like the graphics, they are very cute. And I've always liked that little box that pops up with the 1st sentence or so of a thread.

Have you used our Itrader Feedback system? No

Do you like it? Is it user friendly?N/A

Have you posted any pictures in our Gallery?No

When was the last time you checked out Mommysavers' home page? about a month ago.

Have you registered for our weekly newsletter? yes

Is it helpful to you? yes

What would you like to see in it, that you haven't already? I like it the way it is, and it really has come a long way int he past few years.

Is the site user friendly and easy to navigate? yes

Have you read our Mommysaver of the Week threads? Have you participated in it?most of the time I read it, and yes I have participated.

Are you a participant in our Forget the Joneses' Project? No

How has it helped you?N/A


Additional Comments: I do enjoy the chat feature but don't always have the time to participate, but I would like to see some of the other members give it a try too!!

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Rosie Puppy

How long have you been a Mommysaver? 2 years, since the old board changed to this one

What attracted you to the site? ease of navigation

Why have you stayed? friends

How often do you log on? daily

What forums do you frequent the most? scrapbooking, freebies

What do you like the most about them? talking to others with common interests

What would you like to see CHANGED about those forums? more traffic

What subject matter have you NOT seen covered on Mommysavers that you would like to see more of? kids crafting

What topics are of most interest to you? crafts

What **new features** do you like about the site redesign? iTrader

Have you used our Itrader Feedback system? yes

Do you like it? Is it user friendly? yes

Have you posted any pictures in our Gallery? yes

When was the last time you checked out Mommysavers' home page?

Have you registered for our weekly newsletter? yes

Is it helpful to you? yes

What would you like to see in it, that you haven't already?

Is the site user friendly and easy to navigate? yes

Have you read our Mommysaver of the Week threads? Have you participated in it? no

Are you a participant in our Forget the Joneses' Project? no

How has it helped you?


Additional Comments: I would love to participate in the Forget the Jones project but my family situation at this time does not allow it. In the future though, I think I will participate more in this type of activity

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How long have you been a Mommysaver? - Since Dec, 2006

What attracted you to the site? - I had been a member of another frugality site that got hacked so I searched on the internet for a new place.

Why have you stayed? - Lots of interaction. Lots of topics. Many participants so there is always something going on.

How often do you log on? - At least once a day. Sometimes ore.

What forums do you frequent the most? - I start by hitting the 'new posts' key. I don't frequent any one forum the most.

What do you like the most about them? - Very active.

What would you like to see CHANGED about those forums? - Fewer of them. Consolidate the less active ones.

What subject matter have you NOT seen covered on Mommysavers that you would like to see more of? - Investing

What topics are of most interest to you? - Both the 'mommy' part and the 'savers' part.

What **new features** do you like about the site redesign? - I don't remember what any of the new features are!

Have you used our Itrader Feedback system? - no, I don't trade.

Do you like it? Is it user friendly? - N/A

Have you posted any pictures in our Gallery? - No, I like to keep my privacy.

When was the last time you checked out Mommysavers' home page? - I went to the coffee break area a few days ago. I usually only go to the forums.

Have you registered for our weekly newsletter? - No.

Is it helpful to you? - N/A

What would you like to see in it, that you haven't already? - N/A

Is the site user friendly and easy to navigate? - Yes

Have you read our Mommysaver of the Week threads? Have you participated in it? - No

Are you a participant in our Forget the Joneses' Project? - No

How has it helped you? - N/A

Additional Comments: None

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How long have you been a Mommysaver? Almost a Year

What attracted you to the site? I stummbled on it on accedent, I liked that people on this site don't chastize you for poor choices in the past

Why have you stayed? I like the ideas, FTJ, giving my two cents and the Scrapbook Crops

How often do you log on? Daily

What forums do you frequent the most? FTJ, Saving more spending less, Money Matters, Scrapbooks

What do you like the most about them? Mostly that they make me continously think about where I am going with my finances

What would you like to see CHANGED about those forums? Nothing needs to be changed but a index of popular or useful posts so new members can easily see and get past ideas that we have already shared

What subject matter have you NOT seen covered on Mommysavers that you would like to see more of? I am not sure if there is one

What topics are of most interest to you? Personal Finance, Scrapbooks, Knitting, Social Networking, Organizing

What **new features** do you like about the site redesign? I like it

Have you used our Itrader Feedback system? No

Do you like it? Is it user friendly? NA

Have you posted any pictures in our Gallery? No I have other on-line photo hosting sites available to me, I have posted pics in posts

When was the last time you checked out Mommysavers' home page? a Month ago I go dirrectly to the Forums

Have you registered for our weekly newsletter? I think so but I did something wrong because I haven't recieved it

Is it helpful to you? NA

What would you like to see in it, that you haven't already? NA

Is the site user friendly and easy to navigate? Yes

Have you read our Mommysaver of the Week threads? Have you participated in it? A long time ago

Are you a participant in our Forget the Joneses' Project? Regularly

How has it helped you? It has helped me more focused


Additional Comments:
I guess the one thing I would really like is a way to look up Member either in my region or of the country or better yet that live near by. It would be fun to share ideas over coffee or better yet go grocery shopping with someone. It would give me ideas and as much as I like being an internet addict I love doing things with friends.

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Organizer of the Coupon Clippers of Tacoma

How long have you been a Mommysaver?
Feb 2007

What attracted you to the site?
The general feel.....and the kitchen section

Why have you stayed?
I enjoy the site. The people are friendly and it's got enough going on it to keep it interesting.


How often do you log on?
It's more like..."How often do you log out"really

What forums do you frequent the most?
entire Kitchen section.......money saving :food

What do you like the most about them?
I love love love the kitchen section.....for me cooking is fun,it's a light stress free section of the board and the girls who frequent it are the BEST.Same really w/money saving :food.....food is usually the first area people look to when tightening a budget.....and those girls can come up w/some great ideas...and share lots of info.

What would you like to see CHANGED about those forums?
Actually.......the new grocery bargain/deal section is awesome!!!!It's a GREAT(not to mention HUGE)compliment really to both my favorite sections.

What subject matter have you NOT seen covered on Mommysavers that you would like to see more of?
hhhhmmmm....there's such a diverse group...even if a subject is not a specific section almost everything gets hit on eventually.

What topics are of most interest to you?
cooking,money saving,and organizing.

What **new features** do you like about the site redesign?
I like the general layout....things as a whole,are more streamlined I think.
(Although there's a few lil features I miss)

Have you used our Itrader Feedback system?
twice

Do you like it? Is it user friendly?
yup...worked fine for me

Have you posted any pictures in our Gallery?
Oh goodness Y~E~S......and would have a lot more if my camera didnt eat batteries......actually that reminds me I have a couple more to post!!!

When was the last time you checked out Mommysavers' home page?
Less than a week ago I think

Have you registered for our weekly newsletter?
Yes, twice but I've never got one?!?!?


Is it helpful to you?
N/A (I've never seen one.)

What would you like to see in it, that you haven't already?I'd like to see one period.....again this is a good reminder...Ive been wanting to check on that.

Is the site user friendly and easy to navigate?
Yes...you could easily train a monkey to maneuver this site....that's part of it's charm!!

Have you read our Mommysaver of the Week threads?
Absolutely!!!


Have you participated in it?
Yes,it's a great little "meet & greet" feature

Are you a participant in our Forget the Joneses' Project?
unofficially yes.

How has it helped you?
We paid off a $5g cc......darn right it was helpful.


Additional Comments:
At the top right of the screen under department.....their use to be one for the "discussion boards"although I forget the actual name.....I miss being able to just click it to go back instead of hitting the back button 3or 4 times to get out of a post.....if there's another way.....please share!!

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How long have you been a Mommysaver?
Over a year

What attracted you to the site?
I was half crazy due to a lack of sleep & lonliness (doing the single mom thing with a newborn).

Why have you stayed?
I found other things to do and read.

How often do you log on?
A few times a week, if not everyday.

What forums do you frequent the most?
Freebies, Chat, Online Bargains, In Store Bargains

What do you like the most about them?
I like deals and I like the differing topics in Chat.

What would you like to see CHANGED about those forums?
Nothing Really

What subject matter have you NOT seen covered on Mommysavers that you would like to see more of?
Maybe young mothers? Something for people in their 20's and under. It can present new challenges trying to parent when your friends might still be doing the whole "young and free" thing.

What topics are of most interest to you?
Single parenting, deals, freebies, crafts

What **new features** do you like about the site redesign?
I'm not sure. I haven't noticed the changes so much.

Have you used our Itrader Feedback system?
Yes

Do you like it? Is it user friendly?
It's easy enough once you get the hang of it.

Have you posted any pictures in our Gallery?
No

When was the last time you checked out Mommysavers' home page?
Quite awhile ago, less often than once a month.

Have you registered for our weekly newsletter?
Np

Is it helpful to you?
N/A

What would you like to see in it, that you haven't already?
N/A

Is the site user friendly and easy to navigate?
I guess?

Have you read our Mommysaver of the Week threads? Have you participated in it?
I've participated but don't usually read.

Are you a participant in our Forget the Joneses' Project?
I tried but it didn't work out for me.

How has it helped you?
N/A

How long have you been a Mommysaver?
Just over a year

What attracted you to the site?
I think I found it looking for money-saving tips or freebies

Why have you stayed?
I like the cooking section and I get some good ideas here.

How often do you log on?
waaay too often. A few times a day

What forums do you frequent the most?
Saving money, simple living, kitchen chatter.

What do you like the most about them?
I like the questions in the kitchen chatter and just the random things people post on ways to save money.

What would you like to see CHANGED about those forums?
Can't think of anything.


What topics are of most interest to you? frugal recipes, money saving tips, freebies, surviving being a SAHM, making money from home.

What **new features** do you like about the site redesign? I love how you can see what a thread is about without clicking on it. saves me time with my slow internet.

Have you used our Itrader Feedback system? No, I tried to once, but I'm not sure if I was supposed to? for the coupon swap.

Do you like it? Is it user friendly?

Have you posted any pictures in our Gallery? No, but I've posted pics in posts. I think that's better because then I don't have to click and load a page to look at what I want to see.

When was the last time you checked out Mommysavers' home page? Today, but only because I couldn't get the boards to load.

Have you registered for our weekly newsletter? I got one or two when I first joined, but I don't get it anymore. I just checked my spam last week and didn't see it.

Is the site user friendly and easy to navigate? yes, I think it's pretty clear.

Have you read our Mommysaver of the Week threads? Have you participated in it? No, I don't go to the chit chat forum often. I read the Dish of the Week in the kitchen section though, and I've been that.

Are you a participant in our Forget the Joneses' Project? Yes.

How has it helped you? I really enjoyed the spending freeze at the beginning and making my list of dreams and goals.


Additional Comments:

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