About Me

Denise

"Develop a plan that is so amazing, so glowing, that you are willing to walk blurry-eyed to work everyday to make the money necessary to reach the light." Sparky

I'm a freelance journalist and crafter who dreams of starting my own business-- a hometown Tiki bar. I am a former New Orleans Bourbon Street bartender.

The tiki challenge: I must find creative new revenue streams, apart from my career.

**Five year tiki goal: $40,000**
**2009 Tiki fund goal: $2,500**
$2427.43 to go

**Total tiki money: $3,032.74**

***Savings Goals for 2009***
$10,000 into savings/ EF
$2,000 into 529 plan
$2,000 to Roth IRA
$2,620 extra college fund
$600 into new car fund
Total: $17,200

Pay $3,000 extra on student loan. Balance: $0. PAID OFF
As much as possible to IRA

***Progress Report***
$7343 savings, $2657 to go
$1800 to 529 plan, $200 to go
$100 to Roth, $1900 to go
$400 to new car fund, $200 to go
$175 to IRA
$2,620 to extra college fund, GOAL MET
Total: $12,438, $4762 to go

Student loan extra: PAID OFF

**Non- financial goals**
Write a novel in a month
Lose 10 pounds
Grow 100 pounds of veggies

**Progress**
0 pounds lost-- pregnant!
4 pages written
53.54 lbs. veggies grown

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Aldi closed: NOOOOOO!!!

March 24th, 2009 at 05:11 pm

I just became a dedicated Aldi shopped in November. I am still amazed at how little I spend even when the cart is filled to the brim.

I drive to Aldi today only to discover than it had closed: the signs were down , the shelves were empty and there was only a sign on the door telling you to go to another location. NNOOOOOOOO!!!!

I am so sad. This Aldi was a mile from my house and on my regular shopping area. The next closest is 8 miles away and near nothing I normally go to. Now what do I do? Just go every once in a while to stock up? Or is it even worth the time and gas?

I am totally bummed.

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5 Responses to “Aldi closed: NOOOOOO!!!”

whitestripe Says:
March 24th, 2009 at 05:41 pm

aww that sucks. have you investigated the other area? is there ANYTHING there that you could possibly shop at as well? it could make it worth it if you do other shopping there too.

if not, and you still like shopping there, i would probably do a once a month shop there.
oceansluver78 Says:
March 24th, 2009 at 05:43 pm

Sorry to hear the bad news.
momcents Says:
March 24th, 2009 at 05:45 pm

Oh, nooo! I would be in serious trouble if that happened. We have a brand new Aldi's about 1.5 miles from here which is where I frequent at least weekly. If you go and stock up once a month, it might be worth it.
Thrifty Ray Says:
March 24th, 2009 at 06:55 pm

We dont have Aldi's here..but I know what its like to lose a store that works for you. Darn!
boomeyers Says:
March 24th, 2009 at 10:10 pm

I wonder why?? From what I hear, Aldis business is WAY up. Odd to close a store. Hmmmm

Thrift-o-rama and the quest for a Tiki Bar

One girl's quest to shore up her personal finances and save for her own business

Aldi closed: NOOOOOO!!!

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