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Old 09-27-2006, 03:43 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Default I have learned a lot in the short
time that I have been on this site.

I think that all of you are great and very helpful. At one time dh and I just couldn't get it together. It always seemed like one of us would want something so we went and bought it. I started reading sites and books to learn how to do better and we are finally doing better.

I have learned a stock pile of food, hba, paper products and such is a good thing to be able to do without it I think we would have a problem with wanting to go out and eat all the time (that was one of our down falls before) but now with all this food in the house we are eating at home YEAH!!

I have learned coupons are great and a great way to save last week at Meijers I saved 50% off my total so to me that was great I got all kinds of stock up food. What is great that next month I should only need to buy Milk, oj and the need items which I would never have been able to do before.

I have learned that it is ok to ask for help or talk about it there is nothing wrong with it.

I just want to say that this site and others have been a big help. Dh and I are still trying to do and I do see light at the end of the tunnel thou which I never thought I would but now I do and it is great.

So anyone who wants to talk or ask a question don't be afraid you may get some not so nice answers but 99.9% of them are great answers.

So thanks everyone!!
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Old 09-27-2006, 04:11 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Isn't it just the greatest place!!!!

Yep, you won't find a better group, they make me smile, keep me accountable and remind me I'm not the only one!

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Old 09-27-2006, 07:20 PM   #3 (permalink)
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It is a great place, I think most of us have been exactly where you are and have learned a lot and loved sharing our experiences along the way.
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Old 09-27-2006, 07:23 PM   #4 (permalink)
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It really is a great board!
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Old 09-27-2006, 09:49 PM   #5 (permalink)
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I really love this place. I have been learning so much here, but for the first time I don't really feel alone anymore. that's a good feeling.
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Old 09-28-2006, 08:51 AM   #6 (permalink)
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I'd also like to add what a GREAT place this is! I've been on quite a few forums before, but none like this. Everyone here is soooo helpful, kind, compassionate....truely caring. I feel like I've come home
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Old 09-28-2006, 10:23 AM   #7 (permalink)
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Old 12-07-2006, 03:24 PM   #8 (permalink)
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I love this site and feel like I have found a place where I can feel at home.

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Old 12-07-2006, 03:30 PM   #9 (permalink)
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you've helped me enormously too, thank you all so much!
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1. groceries - $400 per month - trying cash only

2. trying to reduce costs everywhere

3. continue to improve organisation

4. keep paying off debt - was 18,650 on 1.11.06, now 15,255
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Old 12-07-2006, 05:42 PM   #10 (permalink)
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Big thanks from me too !!
This place has given me hope, and understanding.

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Old 12-07-2006, 08:03 PM   #11 (permalink)
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I love this board also! I learned soo much and made it a long way (ok I still have a long way to go) but I couldnt have done it without all your help!
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Old 12-07-2006, 08:32 PM   #12 (permalink)
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this place is awesome! it is very supportive of every issue, not just money, but family, upsets, everything!

thanks guys
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Old 12-07-2006, 09:28 PM   #13 (permalink)
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I agree that this is an awesome place to be! I love the Village because everyone here helped me to get on the right path to being debt free!

I am glad that this site has helped you too!!!
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