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And, my future as a bracelet model just ended.

January 17, 2011
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Alternate title: When blinds attack. Our ghetto* blinds are usually up during most of the year. However, when it got cold about a month ago, I went to draw them down (despite how crappy they look). When I pulled the cord to release them, not only did the blinds go down, but the whole gosh [...]

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Do I get to shout it from the roof tops?

July 26, 2010
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Remember back in September I told you we were going to be debt free as soon as possible by following the Dave Ramsey Plan?  Then, I updated you in Mid-October to let you know that we were on baby step 2, paying off our debt?  And in December I told you how we budgeted for [...]

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The Budget Update

May 5, 2010
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I’m cheap frugal.  That’s always been my way.  I’ve never owned a brand new car.  Both of my girls’ cribs were hand-me-downs from our friends.  I bought a rolling pin (my first, last weekend) that cost me $2.11 after patiently waiting and getting a $10 off coupon for any purchase at a store.  Now that [...]

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The Budget, an update

December 29, 2009
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I know it’s lengthy, but I tried to recap each month quickly so you get the idea.  Please feel free to ask any questions.  I know it seems crazy at first (and we never had any credit card debt or anything else substantial like that), but it is really working well for us. December ends [...]

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Mid-October Budget Update

October 19, 2009
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Since you all asked for it, I thought I’d update you all on the budget. October is the first month of our new budget…as a recap: -pay cash for everything (except online bills which come directly out of the account). -only spend money that has been accounted for in the budget. -maximize debt payoff (car [...]

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