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Meet a Reader | AF in Virginia

The Frugal Girl

How did you get interested in saving money? As an adult, I can see it was likely a mixture of not enough income, high cost of living area, mismanagement of money, and kids just being expensive for single mothers particularly. What’s the “why” behind your money-saving efforts? Out of necessity originally.

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Yes Virginia, There is a Money Tree

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

The proverbial saying ‘money doesn’t grow on trees’ is used by many a parent in denying some wished for item to their children. Well, kids, your parents lied to you – money does grow on trees. A money tree starts out growing slowly, so small at first that you don’t even think it is there.

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Meet a Reader | Karen from the Great Lakes

The Frugal Girl

How did you get interested in saving money? What’s the “why” behind your money-saving efforts? We are very blessed that my husband earns enough so that I have been able to stay at home and homeschool–so my “why” in saving money is to balance that out. Maybe four years? Biggest mistake ever.

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Summer Staycation Ideas: Enjoy the U.S. on a Budget

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Jacksonville, Florida ~ Saving The Family Money. Erie, Pennsylvania ~ Growing Kids Ministry. Charlottesville, Virginia ~ How to Have it All. Richmond, Virginia ~ Vacation Maybe. Williamsburg, Virginia ~ The Talking Suitcase. San Diego, California ~ Southern Cali Saver.com. Denver, Colorado ~ Bargain Blessings.

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Fun Staycation Ideas From All Across the Country

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Maven of Savin' Manchester, New Hampshire - Common Sense with Money Western Maine - Bubblegum and Lollipops Mid-Atlantic Erie, Pennsylvania - Growing Kids Ministry Gettysburg, Pennsylvania - Somewhat Crunchy Harrisburg, Pennsylvania - Family Balance Sheet Buffalo/Niagara Falls, New York - Coupons, Deals and More New Jersey - Oh!

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Plan a Staycation: Enjoy Your City on a Budget

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Erie, Pennsylvania :: Growing Kids Ministry. Jacksonville, Florida :: Saving The Family Money. Charlottesville, Virginia :: How to Have it All. Richmond, Virginia :: Teachers of Good Things. Smithfield, Virginia :: Walking in High Cotton. Virginia Beach, Virginia :: The Coupon Challenge.

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Plan a Staycation | Summer Fun Guide

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Erie, Pennsylvania :: Growing Kids Ministry. Charlottesville, Virginia :: How to Have it All. Jacksonville, Florida :: Saving The Family Money. Shenandoah Valley, Virginia :: Life Your Way. Here are the links to the other bloggers' sites for you to plan out your summer staycation or vacation: Mid-Atlantic. South Atlantic.

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