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Meet a Reader | Mary from Reflections Around the Campfire

The Frugal Girl

I’m in my 60’s, I’ve been married to the love of my life for 44 years and we have two adult “kids.” We consider her our “bonus kid” and our family is extremely close. How long have you been reading The Frugal Girl? I still remember saving my change as a kid so I could “shop” for books at yard sales.)

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Meet a Reader | Lina from Germany

The Frugal Girl

I have no kids but am happily married. How long have you been reading The Frugal Girl? I found the blog looking for frugal recipes. Pure necessity: I grew up with a single mom, who was only working odd jobs most of the time. Here’s Lina: 1. And music, especially classical music. Since April 2022.

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Is Having a Baby Shower for a Second Child Greedy?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I’m mom to three kids, and I only had showers for my first child. Some moms are uncomfortable with showers (or even sprinkles) for second children, but other women expect it. Melissa Gerstein, a mom of three, was not given showers for her last two children. She says, “‘I was disappointed.

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Ways to Make Do With What You Have

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

We were poor, Mom and Dad lived every day showing us what it meant to ‘make it do’ and we often ‘did without’ Here are my thoughts on frugal ways to make things do. Instead of taking the family to a movie, have a home movie night with friends and family. Buy good clothing, used. Use up your food.

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P.E.P for the Week of February 28-March 4/11- Spending Time With Family Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I used to visit him every winter break in school but then some family dynamics got in the way. You see, family is number one for me in my life and I don’t do well with “big elephants&# that get in the way of my relationships with them. The Centsible Life shares with us 5 tips for managing the family finances.

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Perks and Pleasures of Homemade Baby Food

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Homemade baby food is made fresh for babe with hand-picked ingredients, prepared the way mom sees fit. By making foods at home moms and dads can know what kinds of foods, fresh or frozen, quality, and quantity is in their baby’s menu. Some moms and dads make their baby food alongside each meal they prepare. What’s not to love?

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Natural Mothering eBook Bundle

Family Balance Sheet

Thank you for supporting Family Balance Sheet! Help for Busy Moms. We''ve got the resources you need to help your kids be healthier, to raise your children to be polite, caring people, to live more eco-friendly, and to make your home non-toxic. You can read the site''s full disclosure here. You get over 35 books for $29.97.

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