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Meet a Reader | Midwest Andrea

The Frugal Girl

I got into minimalist content in high school, and somehow found Dave Ramey through there just before I went to college. My college education. The interim dean introduced me to the internship at that college that led to my current career. In college, I made the decision to stop wearing makeup (for a variety of reasons).

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5 Ways College Students Can Stretch a Dollar

Saving Cents With Sense

Here’s an understatement — college is expensive. According to the College Board, the average student at a public university spends more than $22,200 every year between tuition and other costs. Thrift Store Style. Just like studying and beer, fashion matters at college. Dining Hall. Broadband vs. DSL.

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Should You Learn To Sew?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

For instance, in college, I was invited to a formal dance occasion. Today it is much less expensive to buy your clothes, even if you buy brand new and certainly if you shop some of the chic re-sale shops or even the thrift stores. The running joke in high school and college dating circles to indicate a real loser was ….

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