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  1. 03-26-2009, 11:41 AM #1
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    Thumbs up Creative and resourceful Grand Rapids mom feeds family for $100 a month

    http://www.mlive.com/food/index.ssf/...ful_grand.html
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    Wow she is good!!!
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  4. 03-26-2009, 12:40 PM #3
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    Thanks for sharing. It is good to see a "frugal" person described as creative and resourceful rather than fanatical. LOL This article made me wish I lived in her area so I could take advantage of the specific stores at the addresses that were given. Think they will see an increase in business.
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  5. 03-26-2009, 01:54 PM #4
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    Good artricle! Thanks for sharing!
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    I know I live about 2 miles from her and am DEFINATELY going to check out the stores
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    Thanks for the share, I liked this article
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  8. 03-26-2009, 02:07 PM #7
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    I wanna be like her when I grow up!!!
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  9. 03-26-2009, 06:00 PM #8
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    What a great article! She's doing a super job!

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    Quote Originally Posted by MRAHoffman View Post
    I know I live about 2 miles from her and am DEFINATELY going to check out the stores
    Maybe she can be your new BFF.
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    Excellent find! Thank you!
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    mahalo - interesting article!!
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