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liane49 · 06-15-2013, 11:41 AM

for a family who's always broke.

DJM77 · 06-15-2013, 11:49 AM

It's one of the reasons they're always broke. A lot of people don't know how to handle money well.

PrettyinPink55 · 06-16-2013, 12:10 AM

Their priorities are out of whack lol!!

catlover79 · 06-16-2013, 04:39 PM

Yup, I've always noticed that. They're not at the Frugal Hoosier buying fresh fruits and veggies very often!!!

Mr. Drucker · 06-17-2013, 10:44 AM

Frankie Heck is a loving mother but the kind that may have a bit of trouble at times being too outward about it.Bottom line here is-yes she may seem like not such a caring mom because you don't see her too often(or is it at all?)slaving over a hot stove making a nice meal for dad and kids,but she IS usually quite busy with something to do with the kids and she DOES make sure EVERYONE gets fed.Same with her husband,who's a really good dad.

biffbronson · 06-17-2013, 06:39 PM

Supermarket prices these days aren't exactly cheap -- a family really needs to chase specials and do couponing to save money, and that takes time. And due to last year's drought, watch out for meat prices...!

Takeout may be a more attractive option from that standpoint as well -- if the grocers are going to slap outrageously high prices on their stuff, why not get some prepared foods and save the hassle as well...!

Chocolate Moose · 06-18-2013, 11:55 AM

don't forget this is a sitcom aboaut a family. a lot of action is generated around mealtimes. think about your own lives; it makes sense.

Mr. Drucker · 06-18-2013, 12:12 PM

That's very true but the irony in that statement is that many sociologists thoroughly believe that part of the destruction of the average American family unit is(TA DA!)TELEVISION!

liane49 · 11-01-2013, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by liane49

for a family who's always broke.

And also with all that take out, you'd think they's be as big as a house.

biffbronson · 11-02-2013, 03:23 AM

My next door neighbor spends zero time in her kitchen, yet she's thin as a rail. Just because a person isn't a supermarket or health foods store shopper doesn't mean they're going to be obese. A prepared salad from Panera Bread is more healthy than much of the overpriced junk you'll find at a grocery.

06-15-2013, 11:41 AM	#1
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biffbronson Sentimental Fool Forum Star Join Date: Aug 22, 2009 Location: Near Notre Dame Posts: 10,472	Supermarket prices these days aren't exactly cheap -- a family really needs to chase specials and do couponing to save money, and that takes time. And due to last year's drought, watch out for meat prices...! Takeout may be a more attractive option from that standpoint as well -- if the grocers are going to slap outrageously high prices on their stuff, why not get some prepared foods and save the hassle as well...!
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06-17-2013, 10:44 AM	#5
Mr. Drucker Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Feb 28, 2013 Location: Lynn,MA Posts: 325	Frankie Heck is a loving mother but the kind that may have a bit of trouble at times being too outward about it.Bottom line here is-yes she may seem like not such a caring mom because you don't see her too often(or is it at all?)slaving over a hot stove making a nice meal for dad and kids,but she IS usually quite busy with something to do with the kids and she DOES make sure EVERYONE gets fed.Same with her husband,who's a really good dad.

06-18-2013, 11:55 AM	#7
Chocolate Moose Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 21, 2007 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 4,888	don't forget this is a sitcom aboaut a family. a lot of action is generated around mealtimes. think about your own lives; it makes sense.
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06-18-2013, 12:12 PM	#8
Mr. Drucker Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Feb 28, 2013 Location: Lynn,MA Posts: 325	That's very true but the irony in that statement is that many sociologists thoroughly believe that part of the destruction of the average American family unit is(TA DA!)TELEVISION!

11-02-2013, 03:23 AM	#10
biffbronson Sentimental Fool Forum Star Join Date: Aug 22, 2009 Location: Near Notre Dame Posts: 10,472	My next door neighbor spends zero time in her kitchen, yet she's thin as a rail. Just because a person isn't a supermarket or health foods store shopper doesn't mean they're going to be obese. A prepared salad from Panera Bread is more healthy than much of the overpriced junk you'll find at a grocery.