I hope this will inspire someone

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I hope this will inspire someone
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Wed, 06-03-2009 - 10:18am

I've got a brag here - heck, I can't help it - but I hope the details behind it will inspire someone, I really do.

The brag is that as of today my snowflakes have topped $13,000 for 2009 (debt reduced by over 20k). But here's the part I hope might make a difference to someone out there:

On paper, we can't pay our bills.

I know it's easy to think "oh, can do flake because they make more money" but in our case, it's not because we do it easily. If we just took DH's paycheck and tried to work with it, we'd fall further behind each month. But he finds sidework and I do some work from home (online and decorating cakes) as time permits (I'm a homeschooling SAHM to five) and we've gone from "not enough" to a $13,000 snowball in less than half a year. And, for the record, our tax return contributed only $1,000 to that total.

If we can start in the hole each month and amass a 13k snowflake in just five months, anyone can find flakes!

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Sarah
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Wed, 06-03-2009 - 3:22pm

I started a blog, Mary Ann, but you SHOULD start a thread! You're such an inspiration for all of us, and the board loves you! Shoot, maybe you should write a book!

Thank you so much for letting me celebrate. =c)

Sarah


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Wed, 06-03-2009 - 3:56pm

I agree 100%.

Norma


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Wed, 06-03-2009 - 8:20pm

That is fabulous, Sarah.

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Wed, 06-03-2009 - 8:27pm
Thank you so much, and same to you! Your tickers are looking great!

Sarah


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Wed, 06-03-2009 - 10:11pm

Wow, great ideas.

Kate


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Wed, 06-03-2009 - 10:15pm

Thanks, Kate. (Credit card debt paid in full? You go, girl!)

I've had a ton of hits on that blog already. Scary lots. LOL. No pressure, eh? WOW, I'll have to step up my game!

Sarah


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Thu, 06-04-2009 - 10:50am

Wow! That's totally awesome work!


Jax

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Thu, 06-04-2009 - 10:56am
Thank you!

Sarah


Sarah
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Fri, 06-05-2009 - 10:18pm
I read your blog and posted it to my favorites. I am going to take your advise and try to snowflake something once per week. Even if it only ends up in an extra $10 per month, it's progress. Thanks for the inspiration!





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Fri, 06-05-2009 - 10:26pm

Wow, thanks! I'm so flattered! Although if you're a frequent reader you'll quickly see what a train wreck we are, LOL. It's not a Norman Rockwell process of debt reduction. It's more like a comedy of errors!

Thank you for your support!

Sarah


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