The Frugal Girl

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Q&A | frugal mental health, “why did you get a cat”?, and phones for kids

The Frugal Girl

A reader wrote me an email telling me about some family troubles, including the story of her son leaving an abusive marriage, with his little daughter in tow. He just used it for youtube, Google, Facebook Messenger Kids and taking pictures. Apparently kids are learning certain things way earlier than when we were kids!!

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Meet a Reader | JenRR from the Midwest

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A few years back, my extended family took a trip to Holland, Michigan. Before kids, I spent my free-time volunteering at a stray rescue shelter for dogs. Before kids, I spent my free-time volunteering at a stray rescue shelter for dogs. My family loves watching movies and tv series together, and having regular game nights.

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Meet a Reader | Karen from the Great Lakes

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For 20 or so years I’ve been homeschooling my kids, and am now down to about 1 1/2 (one full-time homeschooler, and one doing College Credit Plus with some support). I figure I may not be “earning” money, but I can earn by saving. Clark, our cat, the day after we brought him home from the shelter.

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Meet a Reader | Lina from Germany

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I have no kids but am happily married. I think Sweden has a lot of benefits for families with children. I may have told this story before somewhere, but since you’re new, you probably haven’t heard it yet.) Here’s Lina: 1. Use it for some renovation/home improvement projects and give some to a charity.