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sunshine
True Blue Farmgirl
4877 Posts
Wendy
Utah
USA
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 Posted - Jul 27 2006 : 2:33:48 PM
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wow 1.00 it is usually 5.00 a package for two sticks killer price. Hay katiedid please email me I have the fabric for the block for MJF quiilt for our group. I will start embroidering soon I need your last name and first name how you want it thanks and your screen name
have a lovely day and may God bless you and keep you safe
http://sunshinescreations.blogspot.com/
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cmandle
True Blue Farmgirl
846 Posts
Catherine
Minneapolis
MN
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Posted - Jul 27 2006 : 3:14:37 PM
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Well, I'm reading this one a bit late, but I have to say - I was VERY confused! I thought that maybe Sunshine was just emailing Kim and not posting to the group? Anyway, thanks for the clarification Sunshine, so I know I'm not crazy.
I also agree with Kim, Jenny and Kate - cash is best. Living with less is best. That's what we're doing now (I'm a SAHM too) and life is good. Life is very good! (I would write more because I have a ton more to say on the matter :) but little boy is calling. Nap time is over!)
Catherine
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therusticcottage
True Blue Farmgirl
4439 Posts
Kay
Vancouver
WA
USA
4439 Posts |
Posted - Jul 27 2006 : 6:35:01 PM
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Ashley -- just being on this forum is a step in the right direction. There are lots of very wise women that you can learn from -- how to live more simply, making stuff from scratch, canning, etc. I am a stay-at-home mom and have been for the last 5 years. It was a forced retirement because I was laid off from my job. But it is the best thing that ever happened to me. It is a struggle every month but somehow we get by. I'm able to do things to help save money and manage our home that I wouldn't be able to do if I worked outside the home. Not to mention I'm here for my 12 year old.
The advice that these gals have already given you is right on! The biggest that I can stress is no new debt. Cut every expense you can and apply to any debt that you have right now. Be ruthless with yourself like cutting back the cable TV, phone expenses, newspaper, etc. Before you quit your job "practice" living on one paycheck to see if you can make it. Take your salary and apply to any debt. We have no car payments and both drive 13 year old cars. My van has 185,000 miles on it and is starting to get tired. But I will keep driving it until it gives out. You can do this if you are truly willing to make the sacrifices necessary. And they are sacrifices that are so worth it!!
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cmandle
True Blue Farmgirl
846 Posts
Catherine
Minneapolis
MN
846 Posts |
Posted - Jul 27 2006 : 6:41:27 PM
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I wholeheartedly agree with Kay! We "practiced" living on one paycheck for one year before our son was born. I was then able to quit my job knowing that #1, we could do it and #2, we had a little pillow in savings from all of those other paychecks. Now, that pillow has been whittled down faster than I imagined and I've since had to put the brakes on a few things, but I absolutely concur with all of these other women: IT IS WORTH IT. I would eat rice three times a day to stay home with my family. You just have to re-think things a bit. Since my son was born, "stuff" doesn't matter as much.
More power to you, Ashley! I know you can do it!!
Catherine
http://yogurtandgranola.blogspot.com |
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abbasgurl
True Blue Farmgirl
1262 Posts
Rhonda
USA
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Posted - Jul 27 2006 : 9:50:20 PM
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I apologize if anything I wrote was offencive. Certainly not my intention. I understand that everyone does things differently, I just wanted to share what works for my family. Love and peace :) to all!
Rhonda
...and I will sing at the top of my lungs, and I will dance, even if I'm the only one! |
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Need help to stay at home
