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Meet a Reader | AF in Virginia

The Frugal Girl

I also assumed I’d get a certain salary when graduating that I now know would have been exceptional. In my area, the amount of free beautiful parks, nature centers, museums, national monuments, free concerts, kid programs at the library, things to rent at the library (books, ebooks, Kanopy, tools, toys, board games) is so wonderful!

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Book Nook - Opening Closed Doors: The Story of Josie C. Murray

Motherhood Moments

Not long ago, public libraries in Virginia were not so public. But in 1957, when she was denied the ability to check out a book from the Purcellville Library because of the color of her skin, Josie took action. She graduated from Christopher Newport University where she earned a bachelor of arts degree.

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Graduates – Use Summer to Learn How to Avoid College Fail Points

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

For example, the University of Toronto offers career development services [link] to current students and recent graduates. Career eBook Resource Library. Many high school graduates are expected to move on to college studies. ” So high school graduates, prepare yourself! They offer: Career education.

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Meet a Reader | JenRR from the Midwest

The Frugal Girl

I’ve been an architect, day-care teacher to toddlers, and library clerk, but am currently a SAHM to a 14yo son and 9yo daughter. Another big win would be taking advantage of our great public library system. This doesn’t include the many free in-library activities we’ve enjoyed over the years. Enjoying some outdoor time.

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3 Tips to Ensure You Adhere to Your Budget

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I struggled with adhering to my budget for the first year or so after I graduated from school. When I first graduated, I set my entertainment budget at the same amount as my pre-graduation entertainment budget. When I graduated, I was able to have a social life and my entertainment budget should have reflected that.

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Meet a Reader | Karen from the Great Lakes

The Frugal Girl

Back when I was engaged and living on my own for the first time (I lived with my parents while in grad school to save on rent), I went to the library a lot and found a copy of the Tightwad Gazette. Eventually, when I was married and working at a library I ordered my own copy of the Complete Tightwad Gazette–and I still have it!

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How I Saved Thousands of Dollars on College Textbooks

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I was in college for five and a half years for a four year program prior to graduating, and I paid my way through the whole thing. I learned quickly that the costs add up and that budgeting is of utmost importance if you want to graduate without thousands of dollars worth of debt. Which I did want to do. However, the.

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