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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. How long have you been reading The Frugal Girl? One of the moves we made, out to Seattle, the only way we could make our budget work AND have me be home with our young kids, was to not own a vehicle at all. We lived for 2.5

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Create Birthday Party Fun With Frugal Live Entertainment

For the Mommas

Create Birthday Party Fun With Frugal Live Entertainment. Depending on the age of your child, one of the most entertaining forms of fun is live events. Just like the days before high-tech electronics and computer games galore, entertainment is possible on a low budget.

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Meet a Reader | Jennifer from Arkansas

The Frugal Girl

Now-I’m a single parent who works part-time, cares for my elder mother, homeschools & runs a farm. My kids both have chronic medical issues that are costly & require much budgeting. The hardest-it gets really old being on a tight budget sometimes, even looking at the end game or the why. This means funds are tight.

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Plan a Staycation: Enjoy Your City on a Budget

Family Balance Sheet

NW (or all), Connecticut :: Parenting Miracles. Cloud, Minnesota :: Frugal Finders. Kansas City, Missouri/Kansas :: Kosher on a Budget. Portland, Oregon :: Frugal Living NW. Mid Atlantic. Boston (or all), Massachusetts :: Maven of Savin. Central, New Jersey :: Our Good LIfe. Syracuse, New York :: I am THAT lady.

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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. I learned to save money by watching my parents. (I Although my parents never specifically taught me about finances, they lived a frugal life by necessity. Being frugal is just playing with numbers – and winning.

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Host an Eggs-cellent Easter on a Budget with the Favado Mobile App

Saving With Shellie

In our family we usually go to my parents house and have a HUGE meal after church. Be sure you Follow me on Pinterest and check out my boards for recipes , craft ideas and other frugal living tips ! The post Host an Eggs-cellent Easter on a Budget with the Favado Mobile App appeared first on Saving with Shellie™.

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Meet a Reader | Mbmom11, in the Midwest

The Frugal Girl

My parents were good at guiding careful spending habits without it being a burden. He is also thrifty and is much better at budgeting than I. I’m not sure if being frugal is easy for me, just habit. Is there anything unique about frugal living in your area? What’s the “why” behind your money-saving efforts?