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Frugal Valentines Day Dates

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

If you have an old fashioned drive-in theater near you, this is a great way to spend a frugal Valentine’s day. If going away for Valentine’s day is on the agenda this year, try staying at a Bed and Breakfast instead of hotel. B&Bs are substantially cheaper, and tend to have the charm and personality that hotels lack.

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Meet a Reader | Mary from Reflections Around the Campfire

The Frugal Girl

How long have you been reading The Frugal Girl? I started reading The Frugal Girl about two years before I escaped from the workforce, which was almost eight years ago. Although my parents never specifically taught me about finances, they lived a frugal life by necessity. Tell us a little about yourself Hello, everyone!

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

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The Skilled Investor , Editor Budgeting and Economics Little House presents The Five Tool Budgeter posted at Little House in the Valley , saying, “In baseball, a five-tool player is one who excels in some of the game’s major skills: fielding, base running, hitting for power, hitting for contact, and throwing ability. PPlan presents U.S.

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