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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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My Word for 2021

Family Balance Sheet

With the libraries closed for months, I discovered the Libby app on my iPad. I thought about reusing REDUCE, but it’s a new year, so I need a new word. Read: My 2020 Financial Goals. Of course, 2020 brought us a pandemic and a lot of free time. I read more in 2020 than I have in years. Enter 2021. My word for 2021 is INCREASE.

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5 FREE Kindle Books | Upcycling Crafts + More

Saving With Shellie

It’s from a bestselling craft author with 100 projects reusing old clothes. Did you know you can even check out books from the library for your Kindle. If you are looking to fill your Kindle on-the-cheap, I found a new FREE Kindle Book available today: Upcycling Crafts by Kitty Moore. You can get a Kindle for as low as $79 !

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My Word for 2019

Family Balance Sheet

This is my referral Amazon link, but I found the book at the library.). The author, Bea Johnson, chronicles her journey of zero waste living through 5 Rs: Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Rot. Back in December, I read the book, Zero Waste Home: The Ultimate Guide to Simplifying Your Life by Reducing Your Waste.

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My 2020 Financial Goals & A Recap of 2019

Family Balance Sheet

This is my referral Amazon link, but I found the book at the library.) That book has changed my outlook on reusing, recycling, making do, and rethinking one use products. After reading, Zero Waste Home: The Ultimate Guide to Simplifying Your Life by Reducing Your Waste. I was pumped to reduce our trash.