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Meet a Reader | Mary from Reflections Around the Campfire

The Frugal Girl

When my brother and I were growing up, our parents didn’t have much discretionary income. 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. I didn’t shingle the roof due to a fear of heights, but Alan, his dad, and my brother did.

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Children’s Music on a Budget

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Nan Weiping of the Vegetable Orchestra, according to the Trend Hunter website , has figured out how: “By hollowing out parts of various large vegetables and experimenting with their dampness, these brothers create musical instruments that can successfully substitute for their conventionally built counterparts. Go To a Retail Music Shop.

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Experience Based Graduation Gifts

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Examples: Your brother drives a long distance truck and can take on riders. Your Uncle is a manager at Walmart, have him take your graduate behind the scenes to explain the store systems and jobs. Rent a luxury yacht or car for the day and take them on a lets pretend voyage or sign them up for a rich kid camp.

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The 10 Best Movies For Girls’ Night

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pretends to be her brother so she can join the soccer team. Troop Beverly Hills – On every sick day from the age of 5 to 12, my mom would run out to the video store and rent this for me. ” This is the second Kate Hudson gem on my top 10 list. It never gets old.

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