New Member Questionnaire.

**Astrid** · 02-13-2008, 02:29 PM

How did you hear about frugal village?
I bookmarked it a few weeks ago when it was mentioned on a financial blog I read, but I don't remember which one now.

What interests you here?
I want to live a simpler life and be happy with what I have and what I can create myself. I tend to do better at living that way when I surround myself with like-minded people rather than people who constantly strive to acquire more and more stuff.

What will you contribute?
I have a genuine interest in helping others, so I hope that I will be able to give honest and tactful advice. I will share, whenever relevant, ways that I have incorporated frugality into my own life.

Do you know any other members here?
Not that I know of.

How many kids?
None, and none planned for the future, either.

Tell us about yourself.
I work full-time as a paraprofessional in an academic library. Provided I am accepted into the program, I will be starting graduate school this fall. I would like to become a school library media specialist for middle school children. I do not want to have kids of my own, but I dote on my 1-year-old niece. My boyfriend and I have been together for nearly 8 years. We own a house together.

Do you own any pets?
Not right now, but I think that aquarium fish and a kitty cat are in my near future.

Occupation?
library cataloger

Married or single?
long-term, committed, live-in relationship

Interests and hobbies?
doing research, writing poetry, reading fiction and poetry, traveling, daydreaming, listening to music, making crafts, cooking, self-improvement

**suki** · 02-13-2008, 02:37 PM

How did you hear about frugal village?
Google

What interests you here?
Sharing tips with like-minded folks

What will you contribute?
Whatever tips I can.

Do you know any other members here?
Not that I know of.

How many kids?
2, 1 in college and one on the way to college next year

Tell us about yourself.
Not much to tell.

Do you own any pets?
Yes... 3 dogs, chickens and a goat

Married or single?
married to the guy I met when I was 5.

Interests and hobbies?
writing, cooking, some crafts, helping hubby in the garden

**mombottoo** · 02-26-2008, 04:51 PM

How did you hear about frugal village? In my local newspaper

What interests you here? Everything

What will you contribute? As much as I can

Do you know any other members here? Not that I know of.

How many kids? 4 Ages? 32, 31, 27 & 24

Tell us about yourself. I am moving on to a new plane in my life. Kids are grown and while I love being a mom/wife/& grandma I need to find me.

Do you own any pets? Yes, 2 cats & 1 dog

Occupation? Was a SAHM while the kids were growing up. Our youngest child (son) was injured in an auto accident when he was 17...now, I pretty much take care of him and my husband who is also disabled.

Married or single? Married, 32 years

Interests and hobbies? Reading, playing word games

**Darlene** · 02-26-2008, 04:54 PM

Welcome to the Village, please make yourself at home!

**Sara Noel** · 02-26-2008, 05:35 PM

to frugal village.

**NewTree** · 02-27-2008, 02:10 PM

How did you hear about frugal village? Surfing the web

What interests you here? Debt reduction, ways to save, financial freedom

What will you contribute? I will offer any advice or information that may be helpful to others as the opportunity presents itself.

Do you know any other members here? I don't think so.

How many kids? Ages? I have 2. Ages 15 & 9.

Tell us about yourself. I am 36, attending school full time working on my bachelors degree. I work full time. I also aid in teaching a computer class to youth on Saturdays.

Do you own any pets? I have a rottweiler named Isabelle.

Occupation? Government

Married or single? Married

Interests and hobbies? I enjoy leisure walks, the beach, spending time with family, reading, working out, and watching girly movies.

**Sara Noel** · 02-27-2008, 02:15 PM

to frugal village.

**Lalapops** · 02-28-2008, 08:41 AM

Hello, my name is Lili, you can call me Lalapops, no prob at all. It will be great to meet you all!!!

How did you hear about frugal village? Googling

What interests you here? I'm a stay-at-home mom, wofe and we are trying to save up as much money as we can thi syear to use as a down payment for our new home. I'm challenging myself in my spending habits to help contribute.

What will you contribute? I'm not sure yet. Just got here, I'm always looking for ways to help out, it sometimes gets me in "trouble" because I hate to say "no." hehehe

Do you know any other members here? No

How many kids? Ages? I have three kiddos, the oldest is a boy and he is 12, then my girls are 8 and 4

Tell us about yourself. My hubby and I have been married for 12 years (will be 13 next month.) I married my high school sweatheart, we have three kids whom are a real blessing since I was told I will never be able to have children. I love to take photos of anything that is "interesting" to me at the time. (I rather take random shots of my kids being themselves than have their pictures taken professionally and my walls show it) I love the beach. I am totally involved in my church family.

Do you own any pets? We have a chihuahua doggy

Occupation? Stay at home

Married or single? Married

Interests and hobbies? Photography, MUSIC, beaches, purses, making blankies

That is a bit about me. I have read alot of the posts yesterday and I have already gotten some great ideas, I'm looking forward to getting involved in the challenges. I'm not sure how I can help anyone yet, but if anyone has any ideas, please throw them my way.

Also-- I do have a question, what does OAMC stand for? I'm sure it's something simple and I'll be "like, Duh!" when I get the reply, but right now I'm clueless. hehehe

Have a good day!

**Darlene** · 02-28-2008, 11:58 AM

Welcome to the Village Lalapops! Make yourself at home.

OAMC=once a month cooking

**annaone** · 03-04-2008, 09:35 AM

Hi, I am new

I found this site on the web, I love it, I am married 20 years ,We have a daughter 15,two dogs,I have a very hard job,( I,m no spring chicken) HA, HA, I am looking for a job online so I can be home and do some of the frugel thing I have read on this site. Hi, All

**Sara Noel** · 03-04-2008, 10:06 AM

to frugal village.

**mcmac** · 03-04-2008, 09:56 PM

How did you hear about frugal village?

What interests you here?

What will you contribute? Mostly questions and answers, hopefully with some humor.

Do you know any other members here? Yes, My friend Lady_V.

How many kids? Ages? 3 kids, 14, 13, and 11.

Tell us about yourself. I am fun and friendly. Love my kids, and Kitty.

Do you own any pets? A Kitty

Occupation? Dental assistant

Married or single? Single (after 17 years UGH!)

Interests and hobbies?

**panhera** · 03-10-2008, 04:47 AM

How did you hear about frugal village?I think I first saw this site via a search engine

What interests you here? Home-making, pen friends, advice.....

What will you contribute? Recipes, shopping price comparisons, my own tips.

Do you know any other members here? Not yet, but I hope to make a few friends.

How many kids? Ages? 2, a girl nearly 7 and a boy nearly 9, both are autistic but very much loved.

Tell us about yourself. I am 27 years old, have been with my partner for 9 years now, and live in a rural but very pretty little sleepy fishing hamlet in South Australia.

Do you own any pets?Yes, a female Jack Russell x

Occupation?Homemaker, but desperately looking for work.

Married or single?engaged.....don't know when were getting married though.

Interests and hobbies?Tapestry, Gardening, Fishing, Web design, creating picture dvd montages e.t.c.....building computers from scratch.....and many more.....

**imforpeace** · 03-10-2008, 11:00 AM

Welcome to the village Panhera!

**oreoh's mom** · 03-11-2008, 08:31 PM

I found the village from a general search. Just cruising the net palying around found a home.

I am a homebody who loves my kids, furbabies, and my man wholeheartedly. I want to save money, pay off debt, and teach my teenagers the responsibility of money and debt.

I hope to contribute wisdom, humor, and a positive attitude.

I do not know any other members.

KIDS: My daughter 18 is driving and picking out colleges and prom dresses, My husbands oldest son is 19 and riding a bicycle from here to california , if you see a boy with a oldman hat let me know he is ok he will call me from his cell phone. A 17 year old son who is joing the navyand graduating this year two seniors my dd and ds. And the baby is 15 year old daughter she is boy crazyand pretty responsible. the last three belong to my husband and I do not call the steps the only steps go upstrairs to the bedrooms. they are mine.