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5 Ways The Library Can Help You Save Money

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Your local library is a wonderful resource when it comes to saving money, and it is one that many people do not even know about. Take the time, now, to Google your local library if you do not know where it is already. If you have just found your library or if you haven’t visited yours in a while, you should schedule some time to visit.

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Five Frugal Things | stupid yellow jackets

The Frugal Girl

So, yay for a free ice pack! I thought he’d charge me a few dollars, but he said he sharpens pocket knives for free all the time. Sadly, my library did not buy this one. Sadly, my library did not buy this one. I did end up going to Patient First because the swelling got so bad, I could barely walk.

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Five Frugal Things | with some tiny things

The Frugal Girl

I used an Amazon gift card to buy a book My friend who is a pastor recommended a Kate Bowler book called, “Have a Beautiful, Terrible Day“, which is a funny title. Our library only had it in an ebook version (boo) and copies weren’t cheap on eBay, so I added it to my Amazon cart. That happened on the shirt!

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Meet a Reader | JenRR from the Midwest

The Frugal Girl

I’ve been an architect, day-care teacher to toddlers, and library clerk, but am currently a SAHM to a 14yo son and 9yo daughter. Before kids, I spent my free-time volunteering at a stray rescue shelter for dogs. I was determined to buy a house that was less than we could afford. Louis means so many options for free activities!

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7 Places to Find Free Ebooks Right Now

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Here are seven of our favorite places to find free ebooks. Your Local Library. Many libraries have digital collections. Since public libraries usually have diverse works, you may find ebooks from virtually any genre. For most libraries, all you need is your handy library card to enjoy ebooks for free.

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Start Planning and Budgeting for Summer TODAY!

Family Balance Sheet

Check your local community calendar, library, parks & recreation department, church, and parks. It’s FREE and each playground visit is a new experience with different kids to play with and different equipment to explore. Many local towns, libraries, malls, and fire halls host carnivals and festivals as fundraisers.

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Free or Inexpensive Holiday Activities

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

The display is free to the public and is inside the beautifully decorated lobby of the hotel. If you live in a close knit neighborhood, or have a special group of friends, you can get together and host a shopping experience for the children to buy gifts to give. Free symphony concerts with holiday music. Local garden events.