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Meet a Reader | Beth from VA

The Frugal Girl

The focus was on saving money and resources and living in an eco-conscious way. I’ve always wanted to be a good steward of my money and resources, but struggled with feeling like there was “never enough.” He’s incredibly handy and does woodworking as a hobby. Fun fact: J.D. Apply it toward debt.

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30 Free but Thoughtful Christmas Gift Ideas

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This list of thoughtful, but FREE Christmas gift ideas is proof that you don’t need to spend a lot of money on the people you gift to if you use your time, resources, and creativity. This sweet little candy dish was a gift from my grandmother. My great-grandmother made a lot of her gifts. Family Heirlooms. Garden Harvest.

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Meet a Reader | Karen from the Great Lakes

The Frugal Girl

My hobbies range from reading to painting, pen-and-ink drawing, cooking/baking, and writing. I also want to have a sense of detachment from owning things, which is hard since I was raised by very acquisitive parents (my mom shopped for a hobby), so I am still unlearning those habits. Allergic Girl (me) to have a cat again!

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The Advantages of Root Cellaring

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Others have re-learned canning skills our grandmother’s used. Resources to learn how to build root cellars. Here is a PDF formatted plan from Hobby Farms that sounds like the Hatch variety described by Old Fashioned Living (that I mentioned above). Some folks have added freezers or second refrigerators to store the excess.

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Find out how Jessica paid off $56,000 of student loans, credit cards, and a car loan.

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She owns Every Single Dollar , an online financial resource dedicated to helping single women make informed financial decisions and set themselves up for financial success. What are your hobbies? The inspiration to pay off my debt was watching my grandmother balance her checkbook. Today’s Debt Free Story is from Jessica.