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September 4, 2007, 7:06 pm PDT
 Quote From: susieqz Well you poor baby...living in an upper middle class neighborhood...and doing this all on your own?...you poor thing. I am 42 and raising my child on my own...no support from family or friends..and definitely not from my ex...I am lucky to get any child supprt from him. I rent and have no insurance on anything I own!!! Can't afford it!!! I have never owned a home...think about what that must feel like? I work and I work hard. At one time when My vehicle broke down I had to walk EVERYWHERE because I live in a small community and there is no public transportation. Just getting groceries was tough. It took a year and a half before I got the money to fix my vehicle. Heck. I haven't even dated in SIX years!!! No I am not unattractive I just don't need anymore complications in my life right now. So ALWAYS remember...someone out there has it worse than you...Just as I know someone out there has it worse than me. i know where you're coming from (as far as the renting thing and the walking thing) I wish our town would get it together and get some decnt public transit. Our car's in the sho (again ugh!) Sometimes more trouble than it's worth. I do get what's got the other poster upset and it's all about uncertainty not knowing what's coming in from month to month can be a real challenge. Do you coupon? I'm a huge coupon fanatic. as well as rebates, codes, etc. A couple great sites are ...YDF (just google YDF (your daily free stuff) and Hotcouponworld.com The people are so friendly and it's absolutley free to join. I've learned and have gotten so much. the majority of it free.
Just some of the stuff...Marlboro Blu Zippo Lighter, Aero socks (3 pack) No Nonsense socks (3 pack) tons of deoderant, and razors, coffee, shampoo, detergent samples and coupons. Lots and lots of free pet food. My hubby has psoriasis bad and I've gotten him 2 free tubes of this awesome creme (nothing else works) juicy juice (they sent the bottle of the harvest surprise and coupons) walmart gives out samples and they're listed also... I've gotten hanes her way panties, cereal, lipton sides, and alll sorts of stuff. Then there's the couponing forums that'll help you match deals and things of that nature.
I know you may think it's awfully time-consuming and at first it might be but it can also be alot of fun. My kids go racing to the mailbox to see what we got. Sure beats getting just bills. tho' I think my mailman hates me LOL! anyway, have a good one! ~ faery
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