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Sustainable Living Traits To Pass On To Your Children

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Go hiking and camping and show them the beauty of the outdoors (and teach them to leave trails and campsites better than when you arrived) Plant a garden with your children to give them a tangible example of how much fun growing your own food and eating healthy can be! Stress the importance of saving and staying away from debt.

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Meet a Reader | Beth from VA

The Frugal Girl

I currently work part-time from home, mostly behind a computer. made by my husband While my husband’s income has increased over the years, we’ve ended up with a lot of (mostly) medical debt that would be easier to pay off if I were/had been able to work full-time. Here’s Beth: 1. I’m 52.

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Meet a Reader | Jennifer from Arkansas

The Frugal Girl

What’s the “why” behind your money-saving efforts? Now-I’m a single parent who works part-time, cares for my elder mother, homeschools & runs a farm. and I smiled when I saw you’d spent time applying for scholarships. Your grapevine is beautiful! This means funds are tight.

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Meet a Reader | Midwest Andrea

The Frugal Girl

Over the years I’ve developed my personal philosophy of money and lifestyle through a combination of minimalism and simple living content, the FIRE movement including Frugalwoods and The Simple Path to Wealth, Dave Ramsey. What’s the “why” behind your money-saving efforts? I haven’t decided yet.

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Meet a Reader | Mbmom11, in the Midwest

The Frugal Girl

I’ve been teaching part time for over 25 years. I like to bake and read, and I spend time chauffeuring kids to activities and games. I volunteer at my kids’ school at lunch time and other events. What’s the “why” behind your money-saving efforts? Why do I want to save money?

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Meet a Reader | Mary from Reflections Around the Campfire

The Frugal Girl

My husband, Alan, and I live in a beautiful area of the northeast that’s full of mountains, lakes, and rivers and is popular with both tourists and second homeowners. I still remember saving my change as a kid so I could “shop” for books at yard sales.) What’s the “why” behind your money-saving efforts?