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Book Nook - Opening Closed Doors: The Story of Josie C. Murray

Motherhood Moments

Not long ago, public libraries in Virginia were not so public. But in 1957, when she was denied the ability to check out a book from the Purcellville Library because of the color of her skin, Josie took action. Eisenhower, Josie built a case and became the catalyst for all public buildings in Virginia to desegregate.

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Yes Virginia, There is a Money Tree

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

This retired teacher spent a lot of time researching companies at the Boston Public Library. Upon his death, he shocked the library by leaving it $6.8 Learn from books but learn from doing and observing as well. Jay Jensen. Put your roots into healthy soil and suck up the best nutrients you can find.

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Meet a Reader | AF in Virginia

The Frugal Girl

In my area, the amount of free beautiful parks, nature centers, museums, national monuments, free concerts, kid programs at the library, things to rent at the library (books, ebooks, Kanopy, tools, toys, board games) is so wonderful! The post Meet a Reader | AF in Virginia appeared first on The Frugal Girl.

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5 FREE Kindle Books | Candle in the Darkness + More

Saving With Shellie

If you are looking to fill your Kindle on-the-cheap, I found a new FREE Kindle Book available today: Candle in the Darkness by Lynn Austin. This historical fiction novel takes place in Virginia right around the Civil War. You don’t need a Kindle to take advantage of free Kindle books. It’s super easy.

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Meet a Reader | Karen from the Great Lakes

The Frugal Girl

an illustration I did for one of my son’s books. Currently, I’m editing a book my son wrote and getting it ready to publish on Amazon KDP, where I’ve published a book of poetry and three other books my son has written. Splurges: Shoes, books and art supplies. What’s one thing you splurge on?

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How Krystal and Josh paid off $80k in 4 years!

Family Balance Sheet

We live in Richmond, Virginia, and have two of the best girls: McKayla, 10, and Shayne, 6. Did you follow a particular debt freedom plan or book, such as Dave. Or rent it from the library. This book shares debt-free stories. What are your hobbies? Include anything that. My name is Krystal and my husband is Josh.

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