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    Default Not New but an oldie who hasn't been here in a while

    I'm Alyssa, I've been here before but its been over a year. Trying to be more frugal in the new year AGAIN! Budgeting, couponing, you know the drill. COuld use some encouragement and accountability.
    Where should I begin?
    Thanks!

    Alyssa

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    Welcome back, Alyssa! Glad to have you here!
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    Welcome back Alyssa!! You've made a great decision to rejoin!!
    Travel light. The baggage of the past can only hold you back.




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    back!! Glad you decided to return.
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    ~ back Alyssa!~
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    Quote Originally Posted by adavant View Post
    Where should I begin?
    Thanks!

    Alyssa
    You already began! You came back to FV! Welcome back.
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    Hi and welcome back from Florida. Just jump in and start reading and posting.
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    Hi and welcome back to Frugal Village from Ontario, Canada!
    An obstacle is what comes up when you lose sight of your goal.

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    1 (S), 2 (S), 3 (N), 4 (N), 5 (S), 6 (N), 7 (S), 8 (N), 9 (S), 10 (N), 11 (N), 12 (S), 13 (N), 14 (N), 15 (N), 16 (N), 17 (), 18 (), 19 (), 20 (), 21 (), 22 (), 23 (), 24 (), 25 (), 26 (), 27 (), 28 (), 29 (), 30 (), 31 ()

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