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  1. 06-04-2006, 03:53 PM #1
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    Default Poverty sucks!

    And the sad thing is, I am only poor because of my own bad habits! I know how to budget, I know how to cut corners, I just haven't been doing it.

    Now because of my poor choices the wolves are at the door. My goal is to feel motivated to be frugal, not deprived, and to enjoy a new way of life enough to keep up the good work once I have the worst part over. Up until now my trend has been to bail myself out, then reward myself for all the hard work by blowing the wad.

    I look forward to meeting all of you, I think this will be an excellent support system! Thanks in advance!
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    Welcome to the village! Just remember to take it a step at a time! I know exactly how you feel as I myself, have been falling off the wagon and need to get motivated once again! Good luck
    Barb
    May l $$$$$ goals
    Grocery challenge 400.00/203.52
    Menu planning - 5/3
    Carpet fund 40/40 l
    Christmas 2012 50/50 :
    Change Jar @ May 12 = 849.02 Boston Fund!

    Time Goals
    New Recipe 2/2
    Home Project Organizational Challenge - Bathroom windowsill painted
    Utility room - paint door and hang border
    Hook up water barrell
    Clean out bedroom closet
    Exercise 3x week/20 mins
    UFO for April - baby bib #1

    YEARLY GOAL TRACKING 2012
    Carpet fund @ May = 2650
    Christmas 2012 @ May = 390
    Change Jar = Boston = 849.02
    UFOs done 2012 = 0
    Organization projects 12/4

    Working on learning to be calm and content

    Every little tiny bit helps to get rid of that debt
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  3. 06-04-2006, 04:47 PM #3
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    Ditto here.
    Welcome to The Village
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  4. 06-04-2006, 05:07 PM #4
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    Welcome!
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  5. 06-04-2006, 05:25 PM #5
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    Welcome to the Village

    Kellie
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    2012 Challenges
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    Homestead challenge - Clean out gazebo
    Home Project challenge - Plant garden/work on bedroom
    Gocery Budget Challenge - 0/300
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    April Goals
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    2. Work on his taxes-done and mailed
    3. Track expenses - have to really work on this one
    4. Find more freebies
    5. find ways to reduce expenses since won't have a job after this month
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  6. 06-04-2006, 05:30 PM #6
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  7. 06-04-2006, 05:56 PM #7
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    Welcome!!! great place , and excellent advice always in here.
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  8. 06-04-2006, 05:58 PM #8
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    Welcome! You've come to the right place.
    2010 Challanges:
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    no spend 10/30

    coupon 11.47

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    My bet's on you thinking a frugal life is lots of fun and has surprising rewards for you within a couple months. Welcome to Frugal Village!
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    "Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around."
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  10. 06-04-2006, 08:02 PM #10
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    You will get so much advice and support here. Checking in on new posts daily will get you pumped to be frugal. I love it here and it's doing wonders for my finances!
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    Hello and welcome to the Village. At least you know what you are doing wrong and how to fix it.
    ~*Michelle*~

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  12. 06-04-2006, 09:07 PM #12
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    Lots of challenges her which makes it seem like a game and you will find everbody so supportive. Just read some old posts, lots of ideas.
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  13. 06-04-2006, 11:54 PM #13
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    Welcome. You'll find lots of help & motivation. Babysteps!
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    Welcome, glad to see ya! Bit by bit you'll get there, baby steps are the key!

    If you REALLY want something to reward yourself next time save up for it first and then the pleasure doesn't come with guilt

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    Hi and Welcome
    Fern
    Yes I'm out of my mind. It's a dark and scary place in there.
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