How To Start Out or Over on a Shoestring
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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.
Annie Jean Brewer
Everyone should live on less. When we simplify our lives we liberate ourselves from the mind-numbing struggle just to survive. I started out working four jobs as I struggled to raise my kids as a single mother but we never had enough but when I began combining minimalism with frugality my life changed. I went from working four jobs to taking summers off to spend with my kids. I even stopped working a public job entirely for a few years but it eventually got to be boring so I went back to work part-time. I live on less a month than many earn in a week but my bills are paid and the majority of my time is my own to use as I please.You can do it too if you want. Read my books to learn how.
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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
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HOW TO START OUT OR OVER ON A SHOESTRING
Copyright 2011 by Annie Jean Brewer
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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