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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. As an adult, it’s important to me to continue to be generous, as well as, provide financial security for myself and my family. My son is allergic to dairy, wheat, nuts, eggs and peas. Childhood joy.

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How to Save on Rental Cars

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

The sales tax, plus the ongoing higher property tax and insurance are really turning him off – and the van does fine if we drive it locally or just for a few hours to the lake. I want this vacation to go well and that rental car will be our daytime home for 12 days. Reserve well ahead of your need.

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Meet a Reader | Mary from Reflections Around the Campfire

The Frugal Girl

Our son is 29 and biological. My mom cut coupons and sewed her own clothes and mine, as well. We paid an excavator (to dig the hole for the foundation), a well driller and a cabinet maker (for our kitchen and bathroom cabinets). Alan and I, by choice, bought land in an area with low property taxes.