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  1. 01-08-2006, 02:30 AM #1
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    Default Hi from Maine!

    Hi everyone! I'm so glad to be here and look forward to getting some tips on how to make my $$ stretch farther than it already is. My name is Susan and I'm in lovely Southern Maine. I've been married for 6 years and have a 3 year old son. I work 30 - 40 hours a week in a group home with behaviorally challenged youth. We are stuck in a huge finacial rut right now and can't even afford our basic needs. I could really use some help as far as where to start in becoming frugal
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  2. 01-08-2006, 02:43 AM #2
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    You have definitely found the right place!!

    Welcome to FV
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    Welcome to FV!
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    No eat out challenge: 0/31

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    A warm welcome to you Susan.. I hope you feel as if you could "kick your shoes off and feel at home here"... Hope to see you around.
    Bonnie mom to

    DD Roari 18 who has been accepted to BAYLOR!!
    DS Craig 16 who is about to get his permit
    DS Jared 14 just hanging with friends
    DD Valory 9 loving 3rd grade

    Lord help me, I have THREE teenagers!!!


    Married to Lyndell for 18 years.

    Avatar courtesy of me... Iris' I planted in my front yard a few years ago...[/FONT]

    2012 Goals
    Use the vegetables from my garden and learn to preserve.
    Cut down on all unnecessary things.
    Free is best.
    Get the garage completely cleaned out. Half done-Until BIL and SIL stored their stuff--now back to square 1.
    Make the yards nice-weed, mow, plant, flowerbeds,etc.
    Stay home more/eat out less if at all.
    FIND A NEW JOB!!!
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  5. 01-08-2006, 04:40 AM #5
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    Hi Susan and welcome! Glad to have you with us!

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    Welcome Susan!
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    Welcome to the Village!
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    Welcome Susan. You live in a beautiful place. I love visiting Maine, though I don't get to do it often. Stick around and you'll be sure to find a lot of great information that will stretch your money. Join up in the no spending challenge. That is a sure way to save money.
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    Welcome!
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    Hi Susan



    I live in Southern Maine too. I am so excited to find another Mainer here!

    I got to the point where I couldn't find anything else to cut down on and then I really really looked at my grocery bills and thought about what I want and what I need. Have managed to cut down a little more but it is hard when the finances are so tight!

    You have definitely come to the right place. You could sign up for some of the challenges and plot your success online (see my siggy for exampes). I find it really helps.
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    Hello Susan and welcome.
    ~*Michelle*~

    ~Wife to Rick since Dec. 19, 1986~
    ~Mother to Richard, 23, Chris, 21, and Dakota, 17~
    ~Mother-in-law to Amber, wife of Richard~
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    Hello and welcome!

    Jump right in with the challenges.
    There is lots of good info here.
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    to FV, Susan! You've sure come to the right place. Explore the forums - especially the Debt Reduction and Frugal Living forums. There is lots of useful information, links, and advice on budgeting and frugal living. If you don't see something you're looking for or have a question, or just need to vent, feel free to post - everyone is really helpful here, so you're sure to get a lot of good advice and encouragement.
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    Welcome to FV, Susan!! I am a misplaced Maine-girl. I am from the Bangor area. Now living in the Rocky Mountains. Being landlocked is the pits!!

    Welcome to FV, hope to get to know you better through your posts, jump on in!!
    ~~ Missy ~~

    Planting and raising an urban homestead in the middle of Downtown big city right at the foot of the Rocky Mountains!

    Zone 5 Colorado Springs, CO USA
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