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Meet a Reader | Mary from Reflections Around the Campfire

The Frugal Girl

He diligently maintained our car and our house, doing all the work himself. When they got married, they bought a duplex so that the rent money from the tenant in the upstairs apartment would pay the mortgage. My mom cut coupons and sewed her own clothes and mine, as well. For outdoor enthusiasts like us, camping saves a lot of money.