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Meet a Reader | Mid-Atlantic Julia

The Frugal Girl

Last year, to make a little extra cash, I started boarding dogs through Rover, and I am about to start a very very part time job using my RN license for a home care company. I love this blog because it feels like you are talking to a friend. What’s the “why” behind your money-saving efforts?

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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

Family Balance Sheet

Not enough time in the morning to make breakfast AND pack a lunch, one word: leftovers! Put the money saved into your emergency fund. Dinner time is stressful. But when you’re trying to save money, cut out this costly expense. 15 – Find a part-time job. 25 – Start a blog.

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Meet a Reader | Beth from VA

The Frugal Girl

I currently work part-time from home, mostly behind a computer. I also had a blog several years ago (a little more on that below), but these days I write periodic essays at A Word on Substack as well as short, inspiring (I hope) messages most mornings at Good Notes. Here’s Beth: 1. Tell us a little about yourself.

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Diversify Side Income Or Specialize?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Of course, I didn’t know that the term for this was “side hustling ” when I first started out, but now I know all too well that many personal finance experts and even regular bloggers believe that side hustling can propel you forward faster than many money saving and frugality endeavours ever will.

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Meet a Reader | Midwest Andrea

The Frugal Girl

Today we’re meeting a reader who only found my blog a few months ago; I love that she already volunteered to do a Meet a Reader post. What’s the “why” behind your money-saving efforts? Hey everyone! Here’s Andrea: 1. Tell us a little about yourself I’m Andrea, I’m in my 20s.

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Meet a Reader | Jennifer from Arkansas

The Frugal Girl

What’s the “why” behind your money-saving efforts? Now-I’m a single parent who works part-time, cares for my elder mother, homeschools & runs a farm. As mentioned, this blog has changed my POV on what’s “actually” frugal, so that makes me feel more successful & victorious!

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Meet a Reader | Mary from Reflections Around the Campfire

The Frugal Girl

A few years back, I hit my all-time high by borrowing 126 books over the course of one year. I enjoy blogging and biking, and I usually cycle between 15 and 20 miles a day indoors when I’m not getting out to hit a bike trail. I still remember saving my change as a kid so I could “shop” for books at yard sales.) That’s not right.