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03-11-2008, 01:04 PM #1Moderator
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*whew* Just finished my frugal living talk!
It went great! I talk for about 45 minutes, and yea, there were moments where it felt kind of chopy, but then the gals started asking questions and I ran out of time!! I brought a bunch of stuff that I have gotten for free and laid it out and asked them what they all thought the things had in common. Someone said "They all cost money"? I said "Well, not for me they didn;t!" That got it rolling well. I talked about menu planning (based on what;s on sale), gave them some ideas, talked about sales shopping and stockpiling~that led into the whole 'what's a stockpile and how do I do it' thing. Someone wanted to know how far in advance I buy. Well, I got 12 free jars of peter pan peanut butter, and 18 can of canned beans the last time they were 3 for a 1.00, so however long stuff lasts at your hosue was my answer. Basically, if it's a consumeable that you use lots of, buy lots, otherwise, buy enough to last you till the next time it's on sale. That led into the question of: what is the sale cycle? I told them typically things go on deep discounts once every month or six weeks (would you agree FV?) I talked about unit pricing, going into the store with a list, but also having your eyes open for unadvertsed specials. I cover walgreens, and touched on Target. I gave out handouts, and I praised the village!!
Thanks for your prayers, once I started, I stopped being nervous...IT WAS EVEN FUN!
Traci
ps - there were about 35 gals there, and prob. 7 or 8 had a REAL interest, I'll be talking more with them, I'm sure!
oh yea.......THEY VIDEO TAPED IT!!!*ugh*Last edited by IntlMom; 03-11-2008 at 01:07 PM.
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03-11-2008, 01:08 PM #2Registered User
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It sounds like you did a great job!! I would love to go listen to something like that. I'm sure you will be hearing more from them and we will get new members!!
I admire you for the ability to just stand up in front of a group like that and be able to speak. I would be 
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Awww, so glad it went well!!!
I was thinking of you this morning!! I knew once you got going you would "forget" to be nervous! 
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WTG! sounds like you did an amazing job......
if you got a hold on 7-8 out of 35 that is pretty darn good : )
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Glad everything went well, let us know how things go with the interested ladies!
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Yay! I'm happy it went well for you.
How much we enjoy what we have is more important than how much we have. Life is full of people who have more than they know what to do with, but cannot be content. It is the capacity to enjoy life that brings contentment.---Unknown
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Awesome! I wish we had some programs like that here, I would most certainly go to listen to anything even remotely on the subject!
GREAT JOB!!!"That which does not kill us makes us stronger."
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Good job, Traci! We're so proud of you for spreading the gospel!
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I'm glad it went so well for you. Congratulations on the great job! It sounds as if when the ball got rolling it didn't want to stop. hehehe
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03-11-2008, 03:23 PM #10
YAY!
I'm so happy that it went so well!
And you were so nervous about it too!
Wonderful!!!!
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Congratulations! I'm so glad it went so well!
How can we get a copy of the video tape? Just kidding!Pine trees, with their needles pointing up to heaven, represent everlasting light and life.
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Kudos to you!!! In my area some sales happen every two weeks, but the majority are monthly or in some cases bi-annual (like the canned good sales). I always stockup when something I use a lot goes on sale!!!
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Congrats, Traci! I knew you could do it!
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Congratulations, sounds like all went well (I knew it would)!!! I think it's great that you're sharing your experiences to others eager to learn.
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Glad you had fun!
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