I have only participated in the boot camp version not the full year. I did feel like it went by quickly and I did notice that the boards were quieter after the spending freeze. That was when I needed the most support since I was "allowed" to shop, but wanted to be sure I was making good decisions. Maybe spending some time talking about good spending and bad spending. How long you should "think" about a purchase before you go for it. I know that I spend way too much on clothes for my kids and myself from time to time. I would like some conversation about how many outfits they really need and stuff like that. Just more reminders that just because something is on sale, doesn't mean that it is saving you money if you don't really need to buy it in the first place.
I have a budget set up that should be more than manageable, but have a hard time saying no to things when that area is running low.
I loved the "dreaming" part. It helped remind me what some of my long term goals are.
I know you work hard for us, Kim and I am grateful.

I found that the daily assignments became overwhelming when I got a few days behind. I'm still working on some of them as I see the benefit, but it almost feels like I failed cuz I wasnt able to keep up

Also, I'd like to see us start off by making budgets, learning how to meal plan, etc, and THEN jumping into a spending freeze. That way, I'd have the necessary skills to get through a total spending freeze and still being able to feed my family really well thought out meals (thusly, only going to the store for the absolute bare necessaties - lets say a max of 5 per week for instance).

Other than those 2 things, I thought it was a great program...even if I couldnt fully keep up.

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I agree, this is something I've kept from this boot camp. It's been an extremely valuable change to my way of thinking.