The Jennifer (Recession) Diaries

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Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 PST

Smashwords — The Pet Washer — A book by Jennifer Lynn Alvarez
When a princess meets a pet washer--their worlds collide in unexpected ways!

The Experiment

noreply@blogger.com (Jennifer Lynn Alvarez) — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 21:00:00 +0000

I woke up this morning with an idea for my shiny, new blog at www.jenniferlynnalvarez.com. (I'm posting this here in case you are interested in participating in this experiment). You have probably...

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Craigslist

noreply@blogger.com (Jennifer Lynn Alvarez) — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 00:11:00 +0000

I am a huge fan of Craigslist! I see no reason to hold a garage sale anymore. I have not been able to sell anything for a fair value (to me) at a garage sale. I've spent 6-8 hours with a garage full...

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'Twas the Night Before Christmas!

noreply@blogger.com (Jennifer Lynn Alvarez) — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 16:45:00 +0000

They say the Recession officially ended in 2009....hmmmm, not so sure about that. The average U.S. income has continued to drop, combine that with inflation, the re-distribution of wealth, lower home...

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The Pet Washer (and five other books that won't leave me alone)!

noreply@blogger.com (Jennifer Lynn Alvarez) — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 23:02:00 +0000

This is what I wrote in my diary on January 4, 1985 when I was fourteen: "I'm going to be a writer. Yes, it's pretty much definite. I'm good in English and I've been writing short stories and poems...

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Joy Comes with the Morning

noreply@blogger.com (Jennifer Lynn Alvarez) — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 21:08:00 +0000

I am still here, thinking of my readers ALL the time! I'm writing a new novel--more on that later--needless to say, it's a time consuming project! For now, I want to share the latest lesson this...

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Note about Unalienable Rights Post

noreply@blogger.com (Jennifer Lynn Alvarez) — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 04:54:00 +0000

I published a post on Monday, July 25th right before 9pm called, Unalienable Rights. It was immediately sent out via email...however, I continued to edit it after publication. The unedited version...

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Unalienable Rights

noreply@blogger.com (Jennifer Lynn Alvarez) — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 03:59:00 +0000

Today our country stands on the brink of a government default. Our two political parties can't act with each other or without each other. There is a game of chicken being played and the entire global...

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Why fight?

noreply@blogger.com (Jennifer Lynn Alvarez) — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 00:08:00 +0000

Today I am writing to encourage everyone. You can negotiate with your bank, the IRS and the collection agencies yourself! You don't need to hire anyone. I mean, odds are, if you are in hot...

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My hero, by definition

noreply@blogger.com (Jennifer Lynn Alvarez) — Wed, 18 May 2011 19:03:00 +0000

I have a new appreciation for tangible skills. A skill is a: 1. Proficiency, facility, or dexterity that is acquired or developed through training or experience. See Synonyms at ability.2. a. An...

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Recession Bunny

noreply@blogger.com (Jennifer Lynn Alvarez) — Sun, 24 Apr 2011 09:08:00 +0000

I created a lot of holiday traditions "pre-Recession"--when we had money--ooops! My kids used to get a new outfit, a new Easter basket and a new $20 DVD--plus toys, candy, chocolate bunnies and...

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My Kingdom for a Hybrid!

noreply@blogger.com (Jennifer Lynn Alvarez) — Sun, 03 Apr 2011 19:47:00 +0000

FUEL! The less money you have, the bigger of a deal this becomes. When we were rolling, I didn't notice gas prices. They had no effect on our bottom line. $4.13 a gallon would have offended me but it...

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"If you pay me, I'll quit!"

noreply@blogger.com (Jennifer Lynn Alvarez) — Sun, 13 Mar 2011 23:10:00 +0000

Some people have asked me, "Why don't you get a job?" My answer is, "How would I get all of my volunteering done if I had a job?" Well, I'm kidding, that's not why I don't have a job. Believe...

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Attack from Above!

noreply@blogger.com (Jennifer Lynn Alvarez) — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 20:18:00 +0000

My heart continues to break for the people out there who are losing their homes. The numbers keep rising. In our little town paper, there are 12 foreclosure auction notices this week alone. We are a...

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The Secret Economy of the Poor

noreply@blogger.com (Jennifer Lynn Alvarez) — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 21:03:00 +0000

There isn't one!!!! As a previously well-off, middle-class gal, I know I assumed that poor people had special access to cheap shopping. As in, we pay the tourist price and they pay the local price,...

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This is Cristal Linn's Story

noreply@blogger.com (Jennifer Lynn Alvarez) — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 20:57:00 +0000

I'm so happy that another reader chose to share her story! Cristal lives in Washington state. Her story is completely different from mine and Sarah's. She had to move out of her rental home and adopt...

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Sarah's Story

noreply@blogger.com (Jennifer Lynn Alvarez) — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 21:18:00 +0000

This is the story of Sarah. She and her husband live on the east coast of the United States. She first emailed me on August 31, 2010. She was looking for some advice regarding saving her home. Her...

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'Twas the Night After the Recession

noreply@blogger.com (Jennifer Lynn Alvarez) — Sat, 25 Dec 2010 05:47:00 +0000

'Twas the Night after the Recession 'Twas the night after the Recession and all through the homeNot a bill had been paid, not even the loans.The stockings were hung by the chimney with...

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2010 Top Ten Lists

noreply@blogger.com (Jennifer Lynn Alvarez) — Mon, 13 Dec 2010 22:59:00 +0000

It's almost the end of 2010. Everyone is coming out with their top ten lists. I won't be left out!! Jennifer's 2010 Top Ten Lists How I know My Family is in a Recession 10) I gave up...

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Facing your Fridays

noreply@blogger.com (Jennifer Lynn Alvarez) — Fri, 03 Dec 2010 23:51:00 +0000

I'm going to write about something the 99ers may be able to relate to--hating Fridays!!!! The "99ers" is the nickname for the people who have been on unemployment benefits for 99 weeks. 99 weeks...

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One Year Blogiversary!!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Jennifer Lynn Alvarez) — Wed, 24 Nov 2010 21:18:00 +0000

I began this blog one year ago today! I want to thank all my readers for your support over the last year. I get more private comments than public comments. Writing is a transaction. Without...

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Lifeboat Lessons

noreply@blogger.com (Jennifer Lynn Alvarez) — Wed, 24 Nov 2010 00:17:00 +0000

In my last post, Don't Ask, Don't Tell, I asked people to face their financial demons. I got a personal response via email which hit close to home. A Reader responded that they were also hit hard by...

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Don't Ask, Don't Tell

noreply@blogger.com (Jennifer Lynn Alvarez) — Thu, 18 Nov 2010 02:06:00 +0000

What would you think of me if I walked up to you and asked, How much money do you make? How much money is in your bank account? How much debt do you have? How much did that cost?...

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Trick or Treat?

noreply@blogger.com (Jennifer Lynn Alvarez) — Fri, 29 Oct 2010 19:30:00 +0000

Halloween is this weekend and November is around the corner! We've come a long way in a year. Last November, my husband and I filed for chapter 7 bankruptcy. We functioned under the "umbrella of...

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Declined!

noreply@blogger.com (Jennifer Lynn Alvarez) — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 03:52:00 +0000

A funny thing happened on the way home from the soccer game... My friend, who I shall call Thelma, and I drove to Mill Valley, CA on Sunday for our daughters' game. It took us about an hour and half...

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Pawn Star

noreply@blogger.com (Jennifer Lynn Alvarez) — Wed, 06 Oct 2010 20:03:00 +0000

I thought that maybe this was one depth to which I would not sink--the pawn shop. I was wrong. This week, Ramon and I are "between money" (as I like to call it). In other words--we had...

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