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So. Many people have told me I should write a book. You will see later that I would actually advise you NOT to buy the book but just borrow it from your local library. In that case I would never make money off of all my hard work. My dream is to be able to charm you and make you laugh all while giving you money saving tips. In this dream I would have numerous followers and fabulous sponsors that pay for my grocery bill (we'll touch on that subject at a later time).

I currently live in MN (I'll explain that later too) with my husband, 2 kids, a dog and a cat. I look forward to giving you tid bits of information on how to stretch that dollar - or at least not just throw it away. For starters I will tell you what I have already told you earlier:
VISIT YOUR LOCAL LIBRARY. If you don't already, go to yours! They are fantastic! I do not buy magazines, books or DVD's. I don't even listen to the radio anymore. I went through my "top 40" stage for a long time on the radio....then I went through my "talk radio" stage (even Howard Stern when I was in college) and now I am just bored so I have been listening to audio books and it's great! Being a mother of a (almost) 4 year old and a one year old I don't have a ton of free time so 'reading' books in the car is perfect since driving is so boring. I even rent semi-new DVD's from the library. Online requesting is key. I go on waiting lists if I have to. Also, the library has great activities for kids! Especially in the summer. When Andre (my almost 4 year old) is at story time I can sit and read a magazine (this week's People if I want to) while Gianna sits "quietly" in her stroller. Well, at least she used to. Get to it folks! I will suggest readings as we go along as well. For now I suggest Phillipa Gregory series for historical fiction. Start with the Constant Princess.
Now I am off to put clothes away. Why is it that my 12 year old cat, Missy, always find clean clothes to shed on during her marathon sleeping? They aren't even warm out of the dryer they just happen to be clothes or a blanket that someone didn't use for whatever reason (maybe we packed too much for an outing) and she seems to find it and get it all nasty as if I didn't already have enough laundry to do. I don't think I can ever have another cat. But we love her.