Hello from Newfoundland

**CanadianTreehugger** · 02-21-2006, 08:09 AM

Hi there

I recently discovered this site and I love what I see so far.

My husband and I recently moved to Newfoundland from Ontario this past summer. I am originally from the U.S. though but he is from "The Rock"

Due to illness I am currently unable to work and my dh gave up his 60,0000/year job to move me to a better climate for my health. So right now we are living off his unemployment benefits(his work generously laid him off so he could get benefits) So we definetly need all the help and tips we can get.

Dh and I both have some bad habits that I'm hoping to break( he smokes and drinks ALOT of pop, I buy to many convenience foods)

Newfoundland is very beautiful but poor Province here in Canada. With our income slashed more that 70% we are trying very hard to make this work. I'd also like to go back to school in the next year.

Here are some of my 2006 goals

*Move to a less expensive apartment or home with a garden
*Start to stockpile
*Do more home baking
*Start a business at home
*Have a garden
*Walk More
*Save our change
*Make more of my own convenience foods

Fiona
St. John's Newfoundland

**MOMMYDEAREST** · 02-21-2006, 08:13 AM

well a good tip with stockilping is just spend a extra $5.00 every week & buy some extra stockpiling items. that is what i do everyweek. it adds up very quickly, you will be surprised!!!! i started stockpiling about 3mths ago, and my pantry is full to the max!!! well good luck with all your goals, and welcome to the village....you will love it here!!

**FrugalMomof3** · 02-21-2006, 08:19 AM

Hello Fiona!

WELCOME! You've come to the right place. You'll find some wonderful tips and challenges to help you, as they have helped me!

**Darlene** · 02-21-2006, 08:21 AM

Welcome to the Village Fiona!
That is a nice list you've got going and I'm betting you'll be realizing all of them sooner than you think.

**SewCrafty** · 02-21-2006, 08:50 AM

Hi Fiona, welcome to the village!

**Nada.Leona** · 02-21-2006, 09:29 AM

Who-hooo! Another Atlantic Canadian!

I'm Nada, I'm from Halifax, Nova Scotia. This site is awesome, there are quite a few Cunucks around. Have fun!

**CanadianTreehugger** · 02-21-2006, 09:34 AM

Thanks to everyone for the warm welcome.

BTW can anyone explain how I can use a personal photo as my avatar???

Fiona
St. John's Newfoundland

**jzkitten** · 02-21-2006, 10:47 AM

Hello and welcome Fiona!

**Emerald_Mommy** · 02-21-2006, 10:52 AM

to FV, Fiona! In your user control panel (tab at the top of the page) you can adjust your personal settings, including your avatar. There's a spot for avatar where you can browse your computer for a certain file (picture). Just make sure the picture is sized properly or it won't work. HTH!