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3. Thou shall not spend any money on Sweets or Treats (make whatever you got for Christmas last until February young lady!) This will be especially hard for me because I am addicted to potato chips and chocolate. So maybe I will drop a few pounds while I am saving a few dollars.
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Thank you Andrea for this amazing idea.Good luck everyone with your spend free month. Remember we are all here to support each other...so if anyone needs to share a story or seek a little support..post a comment or send an email and we will be there for you.
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