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Meet a Reader | Midwest Andrea

The Frugal Girl

Today we’re meeting a reader who only found my blog a few months ago; I love that she already volunteered to do a Meet a Reader post. He wants to retire early so he can do more woodworking, electronic fixing, and maybe work at a winery or brewery part-time. What frugal tips have you tried and abandoned?

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Meet a Reader | Jennifer from Arkansas

The Frugal Girl

We’re meeting an Arkansas reader today and initially, I thought she was the first one! Now-I’m a single parent who works part-time, cares for my elder mother, homeschools & runs a farm. What frugal tips have you tried and abandoned? Cost comparison or coupons-my time is limited. Here’s Jennifer. ?

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Meet a Reader | Mbmom11, in the Midwest

The Frugal Girl

In a previous Meet a Reader post, we met MB in MN. I’ve been teaching part time for over 25 years. My home would easily be 5-6 times more expensive on the East Coast. What’s a frugal tip you’ve tried and abandoned? Share a frugal tip with other Frugal Girl readers. Here’s MB: 1.

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Meet a Reader | Beth from VA

The Frugal Girl

Today we’re meeting a reader who’s been here since 2009 (!!) I currently work part-time from home, mostly behind a computer. Years — I can’t remember how I found Kristen, but ages ago I spent a lot of time reading The Simple Dollar and Get Rich Slowly, which I loved back then before they were sold.

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Meet a Reader | Mary from Reflections Around the Campfire

The Frugal Girl

I’m Mary, and it’s a pleasure to participate in Kristen’s Meet a Reader series. Our mom stayed home to raise us kids; she went to work part-time in the local school system after both my brother and I were in school. What frugal tips have you tried and abandoned? Do you have any tips for frugal travel or vacations?

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The Best and Worst Times to Side Hustle

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

If your side hustle involves some kind of preparation and/or travel for you to get there and provide your service, it may not be worth your time if you’re not guaranteed a certain amount of hours or amount of work. What are your best side hustle timing tips? Money Tips' What has worked to your advantage? What hasn’t?

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Diversify Side Income Or Specialize?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

My first side hustle was a part-time job at the local mall where I held my full-time day job. A couple of years ago, I took a part-time, 30 hour per week job to get my foot in the door at the company I currently work for. Career Tips' She offered me a few hours a week, and I accepted on the spot.