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Meet a Reader | Megan from California

The Frugal Girl

I’m not going to buy them all the things, but I have no idea how to stop them from wanting them (or if that’s even my job as their mom). Did you ever receive any financial education in school or from your parents? My parents did a really good job of providing me financial education. Not really.

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Free eBooks: Baking Basics and Beyond, Vegetarian 101, Homemade Cosmetics, and More!

Couponing 101

This eBook allows even absolute novices to prepare a wide array of delicious, healthy breads, cakes, cookies, pies, and more. Contains more than 100 recipes, from old favorites like icebox cookies, cornbread, and brownies to updated classics, including Butterscotch Cashew Blondies, Chai Latte Custards, and Savory Wild Mushroom Bread Pudding.

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An Open Letter to My Children and Grandchildren

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

You have many stages of life to visit, each may suggest a new purpose – from growing your body to adulthood; to education of your mind; to bearing and raising children; to pursuing your life’s work; and to moving humankind forward. Find a purpose and pursue it until you find a new one. Don’t lose the wonder of being human.

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I Am Rich Because….

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

We are taller, healthier (in spite of being way too fat), better educated and remain active longer into our elder years. Bread, noodles, frozen dinners, pizzas, ice cream, boxed dinners, restaurant food and more await our microwaves for heating in under 3 minutes. Today, in 2014 it is 81 years for women and 76 for me. Better health.

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Guest Post: Your Personal Strategic Savings Plan for 2011

For the Mommas

Find out when your grocer marks down bread and meat. One of the best gifts you can give is education. Find other moms who could benefit from what you’ve learned! Kelly authors “ The Morristribe: Creating Balance for Busy Moms ” and loves helping other moms find balance in their lives. Make a Hit List. Teach Others.

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Meet a Reader | Karen from the Great Lakes

The Frugal Girl

Today we’re meeting a reader who is an artist, a homeschooler, a boy-mom, and a renter by choice. I also want to have a sense of detachment from owning things, which is hard since I was raised by very acquisitive parents (my mom shopped for a hobby), so I am still unlearning those habits. Hello, everyone! Here’s Karen: 1.

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Meet a Reader | Midwest Andrea

The Frugal Girl

I would like to pursue higher education in some way, maybe a History PhD, or a library science degree? My college education. My dad taught my mom how to drive manual, my uncle taught my aunt, my fiancé even taught his ex how to drive manual. Our dog I don’t plan to fully retire, either. I haven’t decided yet.