Wow its amazing that these people were able to do this, but lets be realistic. Could you do it?? I'm gonna try some of the ideas, but not sure if I can swing it with 3 growing kids.

http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com...idOffFast.aspx

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~Missy~Mommy
Meghan8.Samantha7,Cameron4

I already do some of these things, which is why I am able to stay at home. I have just started picking up extra hours at work. we go out to eat way too much but we always use coupons or dollar menu so we don't spend as much. I have stopped all used book buying and the only new books I buy are for gifts. I agree some of these things are very hard with small children. My BIL works 2 fulltime jobs and rarely sees his 5month old child. we would do that IF we HAD to.

allgirls

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allgirls, mom to 3 girls

THat was a good article it really puts things into perspective. THanks for sharing and I am definately going to try some of those tactics for us!

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~~Sonja~~

My 3lynns~ Ashlynn-8, Brooklyn-4 and Kaylin-3

I'd love to pay extra on my morgage but right now I have to search the couch just to make the payment.

I really like reading these kinds of articles, they keep me motivated! Thanks.