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  1. 08-15-2009, 01:34 PM #1
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    Default Trying Again in Louisiana

    Hi everyone!

    I joined last year when I was trying to find ideas on using Angel Food. We ended up giving up on it. There were just too many things in the box that we don't eat. After our oldest bought a house and moved away we didn't have anyone to take all of those chicken nuggets and hot dogs.

    So I'm back to cooking and shopping the old way and need to keep on track!

    I'm Jennifer, 49 and married for 28 years to Scott (53). We're empty nesters. Sam, 24, is a high school teacher. Lizzie, 21, is a senior at LSU. Sam owns his own home but Liz still lives with us when school's not in or just if she feels like coming home. Sometimes I'm cooking for 2, sometimes for 3.

    We're fairly frugal over some things (cars, clothing, energy use) and not so hot on others (vacations, eating out, groceries). I'm not a fan of big chain grocery stores and that costs us a bit more than we'd otherwise spend.

    We don't really keep a budget and my grocery spending is all over the place. I'm hoping I'll be able to start keeping a record so that I can see exactly what we are spending!

    Jennifer
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  2. 08-15-2009, 01:53 PM #2
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    Welcome back to Frugal Village!!


    Married to George {married 9/23/11}
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    Welcome back on board. Glad you stopped in.....stick around.
    Last edited by frugalfranny; 08-15-2009 at 02:59 PM.
    Travel light. The baggage of the past can only hold you back.

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    Welcome to the journey!
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    "You are fearfully and wonderfully made." Please... respect life.

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    Debt free, hoping to stay that way!


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    1. Keep on writing.
    2. Get some balance in my life.
    3. Lose weight. Hopefully 5# this year. (9.5 pounds right now! Yay, Me!!)
    4. Continue to be looking for how God wants to use me this year.

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    Welcome back, Jennifer!
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    Hello and welcome back. I love it here!
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    Hello and welcome back to Frugalvillage!
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    Hi and welcome from Minnesota!
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    2012 Exercise Challenge - 5,358 min
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    Hello from another Louisiana villager. You will be able to keep on top of this. Keep us posted!
    Donna

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    Hello and welcome from Arizona !
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    Hi from Texas and welcome back!!
    Baby Step #1 Done!
    Baby Step #2 Beginnning debt balance 01/01/08 $78K /Paid in full on 08/06/10
    I'm debt freeeee............ GOD IS SO GOOD!!!
    Baby Step#3 Goal: One year emergency fund began saving Jan 2011 accumulated Aug 2011 YIPPEE!!! God is sooo good to me!!!
    Baby Step #4 Yep currently doing this.
    Baby Step #5 No kids so no need.
    Baby Step #6 Renter.. Working on putting 100% down on a house!!! Currently have 25% saved.
    Baby Step #7 Someday.......
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    welcome from Texas!
    Jan

    Married to hubby, Rick 35 years *Mom to 3 grown children
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    Foster parent to 50+ kids and counting
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    Welcome, I have found a lot of tips and tricks here and support to follow thru with changes in our budget etc. I am learning to save a lot. Diane
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    Hi Jennifer and welcome back. I think you will love our grocery challenges. Check them out, they are a fun way to save. We also have a coupon challenge if you use coupons.

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    Hi and welcome to Frugal Village!
    An obstacle is what comes up when you lose sight of your goal.

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