I am guessing that this is going to be the most glamorous of no spend days because Redbook Magazine came to my house for a photo shoot. I mean, it doesn’t get more glam than that! I had the very fabulous and super sweet Jonathan Sprague (and his assistant Brittany) fly to good ol’ Indiana to take my picture for a story that is slated to air in April.
The clothing and shoes? Those were borrowed and then styled by the best fashonista in town, Kathy Friend. The make-up artist? Gabrielle from Camellia Cosmestics. The set? My little home transformed into a studio set. The coffee? My little coffeemaker hummed along for me all day. My nerves? Shot.
We are sharing our family’s journey into becoming debt-free with the Redbook readers and I can’t wait to see how the story turns out. I am so proud of what we have been able to accomplish and this feels like a wonderful reward for all that hard work.
A big thank you to Kathy & Gabrielle for making me look fabulous, Jonathan for flying out here to take my picture, Becky for taking care of my Emily so I could accomplish this, and my husband for taking care of Ethan while his wife played dress-up!
I have a feeling, this is the best no spend day yet!
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wow! Congrats! You are hitting the big time.
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that is so cool! and you look absolutely stunning!
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I’m glad I could help. Emily was a complete doll. We loved having her.
-Becky
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You look gorgeous! Congrats on your sucess! I can’t wait to buy the issue! When is it coming out?
Way to go Amy!
Blessings!
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Marva- The issue comes out in April!
Thank you guys so much for the compliments- it was a fun day!
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How fun! And how do you follow that up? Why with a trip to Blissdom, of course! Wish I could be there to meet you…maybe next year!
Hugs,
Steph
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Amy, how awesome!! I can’t wait until the story comes out!
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You look fabulous! And I can’t wait to read your article.
I feel like I know a celebrity! I can’t wait to meet you. (That sounds kind of silly, doesn’t it?)
Kimba
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Congratulations on becoming debt free and the photo shoot. Becoming debt free has lifted a lot of burdens from our lives.
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Amy, I’m glad the world is getting introduced to you. You have always been a superstar, with or without Redbook.
I’m excited you’re starting to see that it’s ok to be fabulous!
YOU ROCK.
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Debt free living…is the best!! Such a burden off of your shoulders, I am sure. We are debt free except for the house, but working on it (as soon as my hubby finds a job…his is done in 2 weeks…ah!)
Looking forward to meeting you tomorrow.
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Amy thats wonderful! So proud of you…So inspirational! Way to go.
-Tammy Hobson
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Oh, Amy, that is incredible!!! I cannot wait to SEE and read about you in REDBOOK!!! Congrats! And you looked fabulous!
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That is so exciting! Congratulations!
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Love the shoes!
Where are you in Indiana? I am from Bloomington, originally, and still consider Indianapolis home, even though I’ve been in TX for 10 years.
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Amy- I live just outside of South Bend, In! I am truly loving living here and it is so nice to be near our family!
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Oh how fun. I love the pink outfit.
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Congratulations! To you and the family. What an honor. You’ve hit the big time.
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If this is what you have planned for only the fifth day of no spending, I can’t wait to see what you have up your sleeve for the rest of the month!
Congratulations.
Oh, and the shoes are awesome.
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It’s too bad the clothes and shoes were just borrowed, because they are too cute!
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WOW!!!!!!!!! CONGRATS!! Now that is a BIG, COOL, no- spend day!!!!! I pray that your story inspires many others to become debt free!!!! We are almost there!!!
Heather
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Congratulations!
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Sounds like a great day, but Amy, I can be so shallow: the SHOES! Oh my gosh! I love them! Can normal frugal people find them at a normal price or are they designer and I’ll have to wait 10 years to find them at a thrift store?? ; ) lol
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Janel- I know, I know- aren’t they beautiful?
Here is a link to where you can buy the shoes:
http://tinyurl.com/aagneb
They are currently priced at $155, but Vanessa runs sales all of the time so it might be worth checking back or getting added to her email newsletter list.
I am hoping someday to own a pair myself
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I am SO excited for you (and proud!!) Can’t wait to see the spread in Redbook!!!!!!
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Amy, what a great reward and WELL DESERVED!!! I am so happy for ya!
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You look amazing!
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Wowee! Lucky girl!!!!!
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Oh my! You’re famous! And you look absolutely gorgeous. That hairstyle/cut shapes your face so well…and your smile is so warm and friendly. I hope we have an opportunity to meet in-person someday!
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