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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. He got his roofing urges out when he build our garage last year though!) A frugal tip is to think small.

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Introducing More New Staff Writers at Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

You have all met Derek from Life And My Finances who is bringing you tips on career building and earning extra money. He will also be sharing methods you can use to build sources of passive income. The Single Saver is a website dedicated to helping singles and small families save money with easy to implement money saving tips.

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Increase Your Income | 31 Days to Find $1000

Family Balance Sheet

This month, we are trying to reach $1000 in 31 days and if you already live a frugal life, you were probably already doing many of my tips. Find a Part-Time Job. Find a Seasonal Part-Time Retail Job. This is a great time to pick up a part-time job. 6 Ways to Increase Income.

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Meet a Reader | Beth from VA

The Frugal Girl

I currently work part-time from home, mostly behind a computer. Years — I can’t remember how I found Kristen, but ages ago I spent a lot of time reading The Simple Dollar and Get Rich Slowly, which I loved back then before they were sold. Here’s Beth: 1. Tell us a little about yourself. I’m 52.

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Ask LV: Mom Wardrobe

Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

I also work part time as a lunch/recess mom at a local elementary school. I would love to get some style tips on clothes that are both cute but still functional for my crazy life. I get tired of wearing hoodies and and fleece zip ups all the time.” Lilliana’s Style Tips: – Layering is key.

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Meet a Reader | Mary from Reflections Around the Campfire

The Frugal Girl

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. My dad was a blue-collar worker – a machine operator on the railroad who sometimes got laid off for periods of time in the winter. What frugal tips have you tried and abandoned?

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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

Family Balance Sheet

And while I don’t like parting with our money, I am grateful that this repair won’t send us into financial distress. If you can’t answer with the word, CASH , then please, set yourself up for success and build an emergency fund. This time-saving technique will save you money and your sanity.