The Frugal Girl

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Last year, to make a little extra cash, I started boarding dogs through Rover, and I am about to start a very very part time job using my RN license for a home care company. Our family lives on a ten-acre homestead property in the Mid-Atlantic region which we bought in early 2022. How did you get interested in saving money?

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The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 29, 2024

Now-I’m a single parent who works part-time, cares for my elder mother, homeschools & runs a farm. When college was looming, my parents offered to let me live at home cost-free while I was in college, as their contribution to my higher education. Is there anything unique about frugal living in your area?

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The Frugal Girl

MARCH 4, 2024

When my brother and I were growing up, our parents didn’t have much discretionary income. I learned to save money by watching my parents. (I Although my parents never specifically taught me about finances, they lived a frugal life by necessity. Being frugal is just playing with numbers – and winning.

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The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

I live in the Midwest with my family. I’ve been teaching part time for over 25 years. I like to bake and read, and I spend time chauffeuring kids to activities and games. I volunteer at my kids’ school at lunch time and other events. I’m not sure if being frugal is easy for me, just habit.

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