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Meet a Reader | Kim from Iowa

The Frugal Girl

Tell us a little about yourself I’m a married mother of two teenage boys (18 and 16) who grew up in the country near a small town in Iowa. We bought our house as a short sale in 2008. My son has a job at a local pizza place and he gets a free meal after every shift. What’s your best frugal win?

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If You Are Able, Adopt-a-Family or Senior This Holiday Season

Family Balance Sheet

That first year, the family was a single mother whose infant son was born just a few days before our daughter. As new mothers, we bonded immediately and she was so appreciative of the food and gifts. Her mom was going to help her prepare the dinner and celebrate her son's first Christmas with her. I'm so glad that we did.

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