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Meet a Reader | Midwest Andrea

The Frugal Girl

I have an English degree and I work in scholarly book publishing as an editor (developmental and acquiring editor, not the grammar and spelling kind of editor). The cats In my free time, I (probably obviously, considering my career) love to read, and I’m in a local book club. My wedding dress, thrifted! The mug shelf 2.

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How to Save Money on Groceries

Family Balance Sheet

If you are struggling with the rising grocery prices or maybe you need to make room for your family’s growing appetites, take a look at the following list and see what changes you can make to cut your grocery bill…and still eat really well! Everyone is trying to figure out how to save money on groceries!

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5 Easy Budget Categories to Reduce

Family Balance Sheet

My husband volunteers at our local YMCA for a free family membership. Shopping the sale racks at your favorite store is always an option, but there are two ways to find even better deals on clothing. Need to cut your spending? We did too and these categories were the easiest to cut without feeling too much pain. Gym Membership.

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How to Save Money on Groceries

Family Balance Sheet

If you need to find some wiggle room in your budget, or combat the rising grocery prices, or maybe make room for your family’s growing appetites, take a look at the following list and see what changes you can make to reduce what you’re spending on groceries…and still eat really well! How to Save Money on Groceries.

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Should You Learn To Sew?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Many seamstresses lived on the charity of family and friends in addition to their pay. In many parts of the US, people learned to sew as part of their life skills – from parents or family or schools. Learning to sew takes time and equipment. Is it a skill that is worthwhile to learn these days? A super short history of sewing.

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Naomi’s Christmas: Restorative Aloneness And A Childhood Spent In Retail

For the Mommas

Time moves more slowly when I’m alone, and it’s a very rare treat. And I so needed this time alone. And I so needed this time alone. I’ve got a lot to do, and it will get done, but it’s much more than that. Aging hasn’t dimmed my memories; au contraire, it has sharpened up the important ones and blurred the trivial.

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List Of Veterans Day Freebies & Discounts

Saving Everyday

Applies to: Active-duty, veterans, National Guard, Reserves, and immediate family members. Applies to: Active duty, veterans, Reserves and their families. I am always pleased to see all of the freebies and discounts that retailers offer on Veterans Day! Enjoy the deals but don’t forget what this day is really about ~. Amazon.com.