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    Default Help!!! I fell off the wagon.

    This last week or so has been such a mess...there were all kinds of unexpected things (like no kitchen for 4 days) and visitors and ughh!!!! I completely fell off the frugal wagon. I am having so much trouble getting back on with the little things too.

    Ughh...how do you get past this?

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    Just start again, Mojjo. We all fall off sometimes. The important thing is that you've recognised your weak points, you want to be frugal and you know the long-term rewards. No one is perfect.

    So, just start again, doing what you were doing before. Think of some ways to avoid your trigger points. When visitors are expected, make sure you're ready for them with frugal food and treats. Hopefully your kitchen is back in full swing soon and it will be your frugal headquarters. Good luck.

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    good luck, it took me about 2 years, but i am a slow learner, jump back on!

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    You can do it. Just remember how good it feels to keep the budget in control and to have great fun on less $$$
    Barb
    May l $$$$$ 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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    We all fall back sometimes. Treat it as done and over with. It helps to write your thoughts about it on paper as well so you can actually see what's been happening. Just keep going. You're doing great!

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    We all fall off at times. Just get back up there.

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    I've fallen many times. I think I'm finally back on. It helped me to have a daily to do list and a menu plan.

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    It is ok as we have all done this at one time or another. We just get back up and start again.

    Good luck!
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