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Meet a Reader | Gretchen from Oregon

The Frugal Girl

Our two goats I’m planning to milk next year We also have a big garden, fruit trees, a medicinal herb garden and grow some cut flowers. How did you become interesting in saving money? I think I first got interested in money by … not having any! I have always wanted to save money for the future.

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How to Shop and Save Money when Expecting a Baby

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

This scenario is acted out in thousands of households every day; few people can afford to just go out and buy all the paraphernalia required for a baby. So let’s look at some ways to shop and save money when expecting a baby. Most people understand that money is tight when expecting and would be happy to do this.

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Our 2018 Financial Goals

Family Balance Sheet

I want to challenge myself to rethink our purchases by taking advantage of more cost effective solutions, like borrowing, buying second hand, or just making do with what we already have. Apply any Found Money to our Goals. I want to focus on being content with what I have and I’m pretty sure I’ll survive.