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Meet a Reader | Karen from the Great Lakes

The Frugal Girl

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). Splurges: Shoes, books and art supplies. And art supplies: I like to paint and draw, so every now and then I splash out. Also, growing our own food.

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Meet a Reader | Biker Liz

The Frugal Girl

C with Finn, my parents’ dog Our daughter is 12, and very into the arts and science. Limiting waste is what really drives most of the habits I have that would qualify as “frugal” – reducing/eliminating food waste, returning unneeded items, pursuing refunds, checking on warranties, repairing things, etc.

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report card freebies 2016 – Free Stuff when School ends

Coupons Do Work

Card can be used for food, fuel or merchandise at Tesoro Locations. Cleveland Indians -has Tribe Scholars Program for students who have shown grade improvement or high marks in English/Language Arts and consistent attendance. Allstate -offers Good Grades Discount for full time students under the age of 25 with high grade.

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50 Best Small-Business Ideas – NerdWallet

Savings Corner

Moreover, you’re in charge of your client load and schedule, so professional photography is a great way to build a side hustle while working full time elsewhere. Graphic design If you have a background in design or art, then this business idea is a no-brainer.

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Carnival of Financial Planning – Money Management Edition #236 – May 11, 2012

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Beating Broke presents I Quit My Job: Back to Work posted at Beating Broke , saying, “If you’ve been following the I Quit My Job series, you’ll know that I quit my full-time job back in November 2011 and have been working a part-time job and running my websites ever since. Furniture and major appliances are expensive.

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