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  1. 04-29-2008, 02:58 PM #1
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    Smile Newbie here

    Hello. I wanted to introduce myself. I am new to the site, but not new to the frugal lifestyle. I have been saving my pennies since I was old enough to reach the piggy bank! I was the only kid on the block who saved her quarters rather than spending them on a pack of Bubble Gum. Now, years later, I am a SAHM to a wonderful 2 year old little boy, have a beautiful home, 2 nice cars, and a few other things and am in my mid thirties and completely DEBT FREE!!! We paid off our first home in our late 20's and after 2.5 years living in our new home, that was paid off as well. Lots of people call us "cheap" or poke fun at us, but I can say with 100% certainty, we live below our means, but definitely have nice things and enjoy life. If there is something we REALLY want, we get it, but are very smart with the day to day stuff.

    I love reading books on being thrifty and I love to bargain hunt, so today I decided to search online for "frugal forums" and I found this site. I really look forward to getting to know some of you and sharing stories and information.

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  2. 04-29-2008, 03:04 PM #2
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    from florida. WTG on your wise decisions!
    Donna F.

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    Howdy from Texas to the village and congrats on your lifestyle!

    ~48 yr. old sahw, livin' it up in our empty nest, smack dab in the middle of everywhere.~
    *We're debt freeeeeeeee! (including the house)*


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    Looks like you all have a lot of cool stuff happening on this site. I have to dive in and figure it all out.
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  6. 04-29-2008, 03:41 PM #6
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    Hello and from Oklahoma. Sounds like you might be able to give us some great tips!!
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    Hi and Welcome to FV!!
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    Welcome to the village... I hope to see you post about your journey to being dept free and hope to learn a thing or two from you..
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    Hi & welcome! you sound like me when it comes to money.
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    to the village!
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    Welcome, nice to have you here!
    on owning your home and being debt free at an early age.
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    to Frugal Village!
    What a great addition you'll be to this group.
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