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Meet a Reader | Gretchen from Oregon

The Frugal Girl

Tell us a little about yourself! My cute kids when they were little I used to be a Spanish teacher until I stopped working to stay home with my kids. but can use our money to enjoy life now and meet our family’s needs while still being responsible for the future 5. I use a grain mill to grind grain for our sourdough bread.

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Everyday Changes that Save Money & Help our Planet + a $25 GIANT FOOD STORES Gift Card Giveaway

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However, there are simple things we can do every day that help Mother Earth by using less energy, sending less trash to the land fills, and conserving our natural resources. In an effort over the years to save money at the grocery store and reduce our waste, I’ve found reusable alternatives to many paper products that we were using.

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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

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We use an online account like, Capital One 360 (my referral link). Plan your gift giving for the year using my FREE Gift Spending excel spreadsheet. For example, if you love crafts, see if Michael’s is hiring, or if you love to garden, see if your favorite local nursery is hiring. 18 – Use Cash Back Grocery apps.