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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. After I had kids, I swapped that time to growing all sorts of interesting heirloom foods in my backyard. I was determined to buy a house that was less than we could afford. Enjoying some outdoor time.

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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. Many local towns, libraries, malls, and fire halls host carnivals and festivals as fundraisers. Find a free court, borrow or buy rackets and balls, and go play some tennis. Keep your eyes and ears open for local activities.

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Yes Virginia, There is a Money Tree

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

The proverbial saying ‘money doesn’t grow on trees’ is used by many a parent in denying some wished for item to their children. Well, kids, your parents lied to you – money does grow on trees. A money tree starts out growing slowly, so small at first that you don’t even think it is there.

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Meet a Reader | Mid-Atlantic Julia

The Frugal Girl

baking, library storytimes, and being involved in our church’s Bible study, meals for the sick, and other various ministries. I liked seeing money accumulate and grow, and that has continued into adulthood! In my 20’s, I finally had a “real” job and wanted to buy a newer car. for anyone curious ?

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7 Places to Find Free Ebooks Right Now

Couponing 101

With more time on your hands on your Netflix queue growing leaner by the day, you might be looking for more ways to pass the time. Your Local Library. Many libraries have digital collections. Since public libraries usually have diverse works, you may find ebooks from virtually any genre. Open Library.

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Summer Fun Guide 2019

Family Balance Sheet

Check your local community calendar, library, parks & recreation department, church, parks. Local towns, libraries, malls and fire halls also host carnivals and festivals as fundraisers. Find a free court, borrow or buy rackets and balls, and go play some tennis. This post is a growing list of reviews from travel bloggers.

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LeapFrog Letter Factory Adventures: Counting On Lemonade and Giveaway

Nicoles Nickels

Tad, Lily, Leap and friends stir up lots of learning fun when they decide to sell lemonade and use their earnings to buy new books for the library. Related Stories Colgate Total Lasting White Mouthwash and Giveaway Top 10 Giveaways, 9/06/14 Jill Schultz on Growing up with Peanuts and Giveaway. All opinions remain our own.

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