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    How To Start Out or Over on a Shoestring
    How To Start Out or Over on a Shoestring
    How To Start Out or Over on a Shoestring
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    How To Start Out or Over on a Shoestring

    By Annie Jean Brewer

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    Everything you ever wanted to know about starting out (or over) on a shoestring. This book covers everything from clothing and personal items to furniture, appliances and transportation with everything in-between.

    The author draws from personal experience to show others that you CAN start out (or over) with very little and you CAN make a success of the endeavor. You don't have to suffer, but you do have to have certain basic items. This book takes the guesswork out of what you will need.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherAnnie Jean Brewer
    Release dateJun 27, 2011
    ISBN9781452490731
    How To Start Out or Over on a Shoestring
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    Annie Jean Brewer

    Annie Brewer learned how to combine minimalism with frugality to live the life of her dreams. A single mother, she is a computer professional who works from home and primarily supports her family through writing. You can follow her adventures at Annienygma.com, discover her articles on the Yahoo Contributor Network and read free samples of her books here. Download one of her free ebooks today!

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      How To Start Out or Over on a Shoestring - Annie Jean Brewer

      HOW TO START OUT OR OVER ON A SHOESTRING

      BY

      Annie Jean Brewer

      SMASHWORDS EDITION

      * * *

      PUBLISHED BY:

      Annie Jean Brewer on Smashwords

      HOW TO START OUT OR OVER ON A SHOESTRING

      Copyright 2011 by Annie Jean Brewer

      Discover other titles by Annie Jean Brewer at http://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/annienygma

      SMASHWORDS EDITION LICENSE NOTES:

      This ebook is licensed for your personal enjoyment only. This ebook may not be re-sold or given away to other people. If you would like to share this book with another person, please purchase an additional copy for each person you share it with. If you're reading this book and did not purchase it, or it was not purchased for your use only, then you should return to Smashwords.com and purchase your own copy. Thank you for respecting the author's work.

      * * *

      TABLE OF CONTENTS

      INTRODUCTION

      CHAPTER 1: IT'S JUST STUFF

      CHAPTER 2: MINIMUM SUPPLIES

      CHAPTER 3: SWALLOW YOUR PRIDE

      CHAPTER 4: USE WHAT YOU HAVE AND FIND

      CHAPTER 5: MONEY

      CHAPTER 6: TRANSPORTATION

      CHAPTER 7: HOUSING

      CHAPTER 8: FURNITURE

      CHAPTER 9: HOUSEWARES

      CHAPTER 10: ELECTRONICS

      CHAPTER 11: APPLIANCES

      CHAPTER 12: CLOTHING

      CHAPTER 13: PERSONAL CARE

      CHAPTER 14: THE TRUTH ABOUT CLEANING SUPPLIES

      CHAPTER 15: CLEANING SUPPLIES AND TIPS

      CHAPTER 16: LIFE GOES ON

      RESOURCES

      ABOUT THE AUTHOR

      CONNECT WITH ANNIE ONLINE

      OTHER TITLES

      DEDICATION

      ****

      Introduction

      Embroiled in a custody battle that forced me to spend hours driving to court and other legal proceedings, I saw myself falling down a slippery slope of depression. My frustration grew as I watched a huge chunk of my income go into the gas tank of my van and into the refrigerators of friends who allowed me to crash at their place for the seemingly endless court dates.

      Finally I had to acknowledge the futility of my actions. I was exhausted, stressed and quickly becoming financially challenged as gas prices went even higher. I decided to move back to the town that contained my past.

      Rather than cry and scream at the injustice or deal with the fact that I would have to pay to haul my stuff, store it and then haul it again when I secured a place I made the choice to leave almost all of it behind. I gave the mobile home and possessions to a lady who had been homeless for a while, packed up what would fit in my van and drove away.

      * * *

      It occurred to me that my personal experience may help others who are starting out or, for whatever reason, have started over; by learning what you will need to just get started you will be freed from being overwhelmed and trying to remember everything at once.

      This book may also help those who are planning to relocate to another area; by knowing the basics of what to keep you can be spared from making costly mistakes. I have learned a lot from this experience and it is my hope that sharing this knowledge will help others dealing with what can be an overwhelming situation.

      * * *

      This book was written from the viewpoint of someone who has started over on a shoestring but can be easily applied to someone just starting out. College, first apartment, relocation--there isn't any real difference because you will still need the basics to attain a level of comfort.

      * * *

      Chapter 1: It’s Just Stuff

      Ingrained upon the American psyche is the belief that the more we have the more successful we are. The furniture, appliances, cars and

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