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Tips like these helped us pay off $127K in debt. You can read our story in Slaying the Debt Dragon: How One Family Conquered Their Money Monster and Found an Inspired Happily Ever After.

January 1, 2010 By Cherie Lowe

Happy New Year, Lords and Ladies!  It’s hard to believe that not only another year but a complete decade has passed by so today I thought I’d spend a little time reflecting and preparing.  But before we get to that, let me fill you in on what’s been going on in and around the Queendom.

We had a wonderful holiday season.  We have officially:

  • Eaten too much (but it was oh so yummy!).
  • Played too much Wii (but it was oh so fun!).
  • Enjoyed seeing our family (can’t get enough of that!).
  • Rested, relaxed, reflected, rejoiced, rejoined, and been unbelievably blessed.
  • and personally I’ve come down with a nasty case of bronchitis (can’t even remember the last time I was sick let alone had bronchitis).

You also may have noticed that I took an unannounced bloggy-cation.  Don’t worry, I’m getting back on track beginning today so you can expect plenty of content in the upcoming days.  Even a Queen has to vacate her throne from time to time to gain perspective and balance.  And the illness has kind of knocked me on my butt, too but I have good drugs (plus yummy Ginger Peach Hot Tea with Honey) and I’m on the mend already so that’s good.
Happy New Year to you and yours.  I’m hoping that you have some time to reflect and goal set, dream, and plan today.  Our year is going to hold plenty of debt repayment, Lordwilling.  *Spoiler Alert* If all goes as planned, we’ll be down to our last debt beginning in March of this year.  It’s a big one, but it’s still the last one, hooray!  Here at Queen of Free, we’ll keep giving you our best tips for saving money daily and getting something for nothing.  Thankful to have you on this journey with us at the beginning of a New Year!
Be a Money Saving Lord or Lady! Join us daily for savings, tips, and fun @ The Queen of Free.
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Comments

  1. Jackie says

    January 1, 2010 at 1:19 PM

    Glad you are on the mend. I hope you have a wonderful 2010! Take care.

  2. Aimee says

    January 1, 2010 at 8:02 PM

    Hi Queen, Happy New Year!
    Rest, and get well soon!

  3. "The Queen of Free" says

    January 2, 2010 at 10:47 AM

    Thanks so much ladies! I’m doing my best to sit still and get well but it’s hard. 🙂

  4. "The Queen of Free" says

    January 14, 2010 at 3:21 PM

    Thanks so much ladies! I’m doing my best to sit still and get well but it’s hard. 🙂

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    "Cherie Lowe is a gifted writer, researcher, and thinker who lives what she teaches. Her inspirational story reminds all of us that we don’t have to fall prey the debt dragon. Living debt free is possible if you follow Lowe’s sound and practical wisdom."

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