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  1. 02-09-2005, 08:46 PM #1
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    Default New compulsive spender here

    Hi everyone. I'm M. I'm 37 and live in MI with my 9yo dd. I've been separated for a few months now, and only work part time. I have a serious problem with specding compulsively (on dinners out more than anything else), and I really need to curb it before I ruin my life and that of my daughter. I hope to learn frugal tips and get inspiration here.
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    Hi Free! You will find lots of helpful posts here.
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    Hi Free! Welcome to the Village. Yep, time to start cutting out those dinners out. Try some more fun stuff home like dinner & game night. You will have bunches of fun and save some money.
    You've got the future to think about. Have a dinner out & spend all that money, no real memories made. Stay at home ,cook together, play a game = good stuff.
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    Welcome!
    I'm sure you'll find everyone here to be friendly and full of good ideas and support!
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    Welcome! You can do it! We eat all of our meals at home with VERY few exceptions. You can pick up lots of great tips here!
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    Welcome! It's all about a mind set and priority.
    EAting out can becomes so much more special when you do it less.
    I"m sure you'll learn here how to curb that.
    Menu planning, getting fun foods that you love. New recipes, invite friends over, etc...
    You can do it!
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    Hi! Welcome to the village! Glad you came along to join us, I'm sure you will pick up lots of frugal ideas here!

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    Hi Free, welcome to the village. Cutting out those dinners is a good first step. We have only eaten out about 3-4 times in the past year. It can be done!
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    Hi there! I have been right where you are in my lifetime and I can telly ou it does get better! And you can learn frugal tips that will help! Welcome!
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    Thank so much for all the welcomes. This looks like a great place.
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    Hello and welcome to the Village.

    Maybe when you cook meals, you can make extras and freeze them for later meals. It sure will save you money and time later on.
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    Hi, Free.

    One babystep to begin: Get some quick-fix convenience foods from the grocery store. Marie Calendar's frozen dinners, for example. [We use those a lot on vacation. Much cheaper than eating out.]

    Then, there are other steps to increase healthy eating while reducing costs. Searh the forums; you'll find a lot.

    Pretty soon, we'll introduce you to a secret weapon most of us use: THE CROCKPOT!
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