Anna, loved the article! I'm happy to see others are doing what my dd1 and I have already done for a few years, consignment shops and thrift stores. The red prom dress that I bought for $100 at the consignment store is in a special bag hanging up at my mom's house, all ready for next year. She has shoes that will go with it, and a handbag. All she'll need is her hair done and jewelry and we can look for that on clearance now!
My son bought supper tonight for all so no money spent for that. I did take bf's son home but he filled my car with gasoline so no money for gas! Not a bad day all in all.
Having a little drama though with dd1. She's ok, not flipping out but found out that her boyfriend apparently cheated on her, I mean CHEATED back before Christmas and she feels so stupid. She wants all of the facts before she confronts him but, it's her first boyfriend and they've been dating for 10 months. She knows what she has to do, for her own peace of mind but, it's difficult. I know it's trivial but a prayer for her resolve please? First boyfriends are difficult to break up with.
I'm off to take something for cramps and maybe mosey on to bed. I am so tired. All those kids and my period to boot, then drama, I'm wore out!
Hugs to you all.
Lisa 
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