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Meet a Reader | Mary from Reflections Around the Campfire

The Frugal Girl

How long have you been reading The Frugal Girl? I started reading The Frugal Girl about two years before I escaped from the workforce, which was almost eight years ago. My dad was a blue-collar worker – a machine operator on the railroad who sometimes got laid off for periods of time in the winter. So, maybe around 2014?

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Gender Inequality in 2014

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

When I was a girl I had to wear dresses to school. We took Home Economics (translate that to cooking and sewing class) instead of shop. We took Home Economics (translate that to cooking and sewing class) instead of shop. The girls served hot dogs in the stands or competed for cheer leading spots. Help her find the way.

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