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    Default Hi from a newly frugal student in CO :)

    Hi, I'm Cabra,
    I'm a 22 year old college student (graduation in Dec!) and about 2 weeks ago I attempted to make my first ever budget for my family (me, my husband, 2 cats and a parrot). I about had a heart attack when I saw where and how fast all the money was going.
    We're debt-free but have been living paycheck to paycheck since we married a year ago. But now Hubby and I are applying to graduate schools (law for me, graphic design for him). It's all very exciting as we've got great possibilities, but these great schools that will set us up to have the careers we dream of are in big, expensive cities. Our education funds will not cover it all.
    Anyway, we figured now is the time to learn about money and being frugal before we end up in NYC or Boston accumulating piles of debt on living expenses. Better to save and develop good habits now!
    I'm hoping I can learn from you all about saving money in all parts of home life--energy conservation, grocery shopping and cooking, free entertainment, and just generally tightening up a budget so we can save up and avoid mountains of debt.
    I look forward to participating in the forums!

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    Welcome to the village! It is definitely hard to be young and living in a big expensive city. I hope we can help you out!

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    and from Florida!
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    Welcome to the village! I'm so excited we have so many people my age joining!

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    Hello and welcome to the Village!

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    Hello and to the Village Cabra!
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    Hello and to the village!

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    welcome to the village from Canada.

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    to the Village!
    If you're interested in frugal living, minimalism and and
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    Welcome to the Village! Make yourself at home!
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    Welcome to FV from another Coloradan! I'd love to hear about your parrot!! We've been concidering adopting one.

    FV is a great place to learn all kinds of saving techniques and budgeting information!

    WE're thrilled to have you here with us!
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    Hello and wlcome from Florida!
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