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    Smile Making Ends Meet During the Great Depression

    Seems to me that all of us here love reading about the Depression. Well I came across this, and I thought it was great! I hope you guys think so too! Lots to read and link up to also.

    Enjoy it!

    Theresa

    http://www.nytimes.com/2009/04/02/ga...agewanted=1&hp

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    Thank you for posting this, I really enjoyed reading these great stories!

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    Thanks for posting it.
    2012 Debt Reduction

    (cc#1) Kohl's- P.I.F. (closed)!!!!

    (cc#2) Chase- P.I.F. (closed) !!!!!

    (cc#3) capital one(mine)- $741.37 /$731.34

    (cc#4) amazon-$1,458.47 / $863.94

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    (cc#6) capital one(His)- $615.93 /$673.97

    (cc#7) CHASE (HIS)- $1,985.14 / $1,055.85

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    That was interesting reading. What luxury we live in compared to that.

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    Thanks for posting. Makes you wonder what we could do with things now if we really tried.
    Kellie

    2012 Challenges
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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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    Thank you for posting this. I'm so glad that people are taking the time to record this generation's stories for us, before they are gone. They have so much dignity and modesty even though they have lived through tougher times than I can imagine; it really moves me.

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    Great link and article. Thanks for posting it.
    ~ Michelle



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    What great stories! They definitely get you thinking and realize how good we have it. Thanks for sharing!

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    Thank you for this link....I am finishing up our homeschool unit on the Great Depression....

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    What a wonderful read! I feel like I live in a mansion now...and since I have a room full of fabric and patterns (I worked a year at Joann Fabrics!!), I'm thinking I have PLENTY of projects to keep me busy for at least the year....this article has inspired me to 'gussy up' the place a bit!

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