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Wed, 28 Jul 2010 10:21:10 +0000

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Tue, 27 Jul 2010 14:02:34 +0000

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By: Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 15:53:49 +0000

I really like the idea of a clothing swap to raise money and have a good shop!

By: Kathryn

Kathryn — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 16:28:08 +0000

Can’t wait for the last installment. I have got so many ideas from these posts!

By: M

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 15:23:25 +0000

This has been a fantastic series with so many good real life strategies to help change my choices. Thanks so much!

By: GC

GC — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 14:17:17 +0000

I’ve been enjoying this series.
The early to bed solution is a good one for me. It’s not as if I get enough sleep anyway.

By: Melaniesd

Melaniesd — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 13:22:20 +0000

Funny you should mention #90. Last night I cleared all of the clothing that I keep in my closet to move down to the basement temporarily. My father in law is going to make the opening to my closet bigger so I need to take all the clothes out.
it was surprising to see all of the dress clothes that I have, but couldn’t see because my closet isn’t functional the way it is.
I clearly DID see last night that I have no need for any more clothing.

I’m starting to look at my goals differently. I really want to save more money. I really want to simplify life a little more. Slow down a little. Stay home more. I think the desire to stay home more is just because this past 2 weeks I have had a lot of errands to do after my work day ends and it’s been very humid here, making errands tiring.

On the other hand, I really desire to build a home in the county. If we can save money to buy a piece of land and pay it off, then the mortgage on construction would be more attainable. I have had a modest dream home in mind for 10 years now and if we can make it happen, then I’d really like to figure out a way to do it. We have no debt aside from our mortgage, so it’s a matter of priorities with spending what’s left each month.

Great tips FT! You have given food for thought to re-evaluate goals and lifestyle desires.

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Thu, 22 Jul 2010 10:37:18 +0000

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By: Karen

Karen — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 05:06:46 +0000

what is L500 (my computer can’t even make the pound sign lol) in american $$?

By: Karen

Karen — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 05:05:02 +0000

i love no. 88 i am definitely going to try that.

unfortunately, money has always burned a hole in my pocket. it burns hotter when i’m broke. i was never taught good money management skills.

i’m telling myself this is the year, starting when i get my first paycheck of the year at the end of august. this is the year i stick to a budget. honestly, i can’t wait.

i hear you on the clothes thing. in the last year, i have literally sold/donated huge boxes worth of clothes, shoes, bags, etc. and still …. i have WAY more than i need. more than 20 sweaters, for example. my, my. however, i am very soon donating two couches, a tv, a dvd player, all my dvd’s, tv stand, two chairs, a lamp … you see. only moving with the things that mean that most to me/the things i need.

it is really so freeing for the mind. create physical space and you create mental space.