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10-22-2011, 04:13 PM #1Registered User
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Hi, new member here!
Here are my answers to the New Member Questionnare:
How did you hear about frugal village?
I did a Google search
What interests you here?
I hope to find encouragement and ideas in regards to lowering monthly living expenses; I hope to find good recipes that are quick and easy to make (I have health issues); and I know that there is strength in numbers.
What will you contribute?
I will contribute encouragement, my own ideas and things that have worked for me and my family, and anything else that I feel will benefit the other members.
Do you know any other members here?
No.
How many kids? Ages?
2 sons, 23 and 20.
Tell us about yourself.
I'm 50 years old, a native of the great state of New Jersey but moved to Massachusetts over 14 years ago. I love Disney World, cruising, spending time with family. I used to enjoy yard work before my health issues got bad.
Do you own any pets?
Yes, a 10 year old Siamese cat named Mushu.
Occupation?
I currently work in accounting but just found out yesterday that I will be laid off on December 31st, 2011.
Married or single?
Married.
Interests and hobbies?
Travel
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10-22-2011, 04:19 PM #2Registered User
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Welcome from NW Arkansas
I think you will have a great time here and learn alot. Enjoy 
Mel
Wife to DH Rick for 24 yrs
DD 27
DS 24
DD 23
and the lights of my life DGS 2(it really doesn't seem that he should be 2
Oma is not sure she is a fan of this. and DGD 6 months.
And of course the furbabies Sir Scooby, Mr. Dusty, and Luke a Duke; all furry four pawed guys, who are my constant shadows at home
2012 Challanges
2012 Crochet Corner - using up the stash ...
2012 Craft & Hobby Supplies Use It Up Challenge
Fling 2012 Things in 2012 Challenge! 208 items to date
2012 No Spend Challenge
2012 Change Jar Challenge 6.90
2012 Grocery Budget Reduction Challenge
January Dinner Challenge: Five Bucks, Five Times a Week -
2012 Home Project Organizational Challenge - 1 side of the kitchen done
2012 Pantry Inventory and Menu Challenge
2012 One-Thing-Only Goal -started
2012 Lose-A-Pound-A-Week Challenge
Homestead projects for 2012
2012 goals
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10-22-2011, 04:22 PM #3Moderator
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Aloha and welcome from Hawaii!!
Travel light. The baggage of the past can only hold you back.
“Decluttering isn't just simplifying your life. It's having a vision, setting new priorities and using those notions to get rid of obstacles.”
— Peter Walsh
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10-22-2011, 04:26 PM #4Registered User
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Welcome from Ohio! I hope that you find lots of information here.
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10-22-2011, 04:26 PM #5Super Moderator
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Welcome! Sorry to hear about your upcoming job loss and we'll do what we can to help you plan & find your way through.
~*Darlene*~
Live Well~LaughOften~Love Much
"Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around."
Leo Buscaglia
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10-22-2011, 04:36 PM #6Registered User
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Hi,welcome to Frugal Village.
*Angel*
Dave R. Plan
Step one - Done
Step two-Done
Step three-Done
Step four-Done
Step five- Working on
Step six- almost done
Living debt free except the mortgage and working on that !!!
Be content with what you have;
Rejoice in the way things are,
When you realise there is nothing lacking,
the whole world belongs to you.
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“Whatever course you decide upon, there is always someone to tell you that you are wrong. There are always difficulties arising which tempt you to believe that your critics are right. To map out a course of action and follow it to an end requires…courage.” Ralph Waldo Emerson
"I've learned that you shouldn't go through life with a catcher's mitt on both hands; you need to be able to throw some things back..." Maya Angelou
"Choose a job you love and you will never work a day in your life." (Confucius 551-478 BC)
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10-22-2011, 04:44 PM #7Registered User
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Hi and
from wheeling, west virginia. You will love FV as much as we do. Everyone is very helpful with suggestions.
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10-22-2011, 05:39 PM #8Registered User
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Hi and
from centeral Ar.
challanges for 2012
Grocery budget challange $200.for grocery,Hba,& stockpiling,each month.
May,no spend days challange 20-5/8
1-26/2-18/3-26/4-24/
change jar
1-2012 Grocery,hba,stockpiling $168.46
2-2012 ''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''""""$160.42
3-2012 """""""""""""""""""""""""""""$136.52
4-2012"""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""$97.97
5-2012''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''
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10-22-2011, 05:55 PM #9Registered User
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Hi and welcome from Virginia--sorry about your job but if its frugal ideas and advice you're after, this is the place !!
Charity Items 3
Change Jar
Christmas 2011 
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10-22-2011, 06:26 PM #10Registered User
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Thanks so much for the welcome, everyone!!!! I really appreciate it!
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10-22-2011, 07:14 PM #11Registered User
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Hi and Welcome. TC
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10-23-2011, 09:25 AM #12Registered User
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Hi and welcome to the Village! We're glad you've joined us. It's a great place!
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10-23-2011, 09:57 AM #13Registered User
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Hi and welcome from Minnesota! Make yourself at home.
Dh Bob
FIL 
DS (21) at Lakehead U - go Thunderwolves!
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2012 Exercise Challenge - 5,358 min
2012 Water Challenge - 7,330 oz
May No Spend Days - 0 /20
Wasted money - May total - $0
2012 Change Jar - $ 37.20
No Eat Out - 114 /365
2012 Reading Challenge - 3 /12
2012 Home Project - May - 4 totes 0 /4, organizing laundry room
20 Wishes Challenge - 3/20
12,400 /36,500 squats
2012 Coupon Challenge - $416.06
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10-23-2011, 01:34 PM #14Registered User
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Hi and Welcome!
Pine trees, with their needles pointing up to heaven, represent everlasting light and life.
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10-23-2011, 01:57 PM #15Registered User
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Welcome from the Midwest!!
If you want to live a happy life, tie it to a goal. Not to
people or things.
- Albert Einstein
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Life is not always fair. Sometimes you get a splinter even sliding down a rainbow.
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Don't wait for a crisis to look at your finances differently. Look at them differently now and avoid the crisis.
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