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Meet a Reader | Megan from California

The Frugal Girl

That would have been just fine, except I also decided I wanted to buy a fancy car and go out to nice meals a bunch with my boyfriend at the time. I racked up more debt to move to California, then the fancy car turned out to be a lemon, requiring a bunch of expensive repairs. I still splurge on cars, but now I’m smart about it.

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Calendar of Environmental Events Around the World

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

World Fair Trade Day – Around 100,000 people attend hundreds of celebrations to promote Fair Trade and campaign for trade justice together with farmers & artisans. Global Wind Day -June 15 – A worldwide event for discovering wind, its power and the possibilities it holds to change our world.

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Lazy Saturday Reads: Blood Secrets, Beach Town Boogie and More

For the Mommas

Despite her recent divorce, Cass Destry has been fairly content plying her trade as a private investigator and living alone in her Galveston Island beach home. In the forest twilight he was beaten to a pulp and left damaged for life. The police never discovered who did it or why he was attacked. Beach Town Boogie by Bart Hopkins Jr.

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Celebrate World Water Day with World Vision and a Giveaway!

Nicoles Nickels

From the World Vision Gift Catalog, the Royal Silk Scarf is made with luxurious silk, using Fair-Trade practices. Please note your gift is tax-deductible, less the fair market value of $22. Febreze Vent Car Clips at Walmart and Giveaway! Allow 7-10 days for delivery of handcrafted gifts. All opinions are our own.

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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

Family Balance Sheet

How would you pay for an unexpected car repair? We gave up cable many years ago , but realize now we simply traded one cable bill into TOO many subscriptions. Do you take your car to a car wash? Another friend sells her homemade artisan bread and another friend sells hand-sewn dolls at craft fairs.

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Carnival of Financial Planning – Money Management Edition #236 – May 11, 2012

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Companies Exploit International Workers – Lack of Fair Wages posted at Provident Plan , saying, “Learn more about Infosys and why U.S. Insurance and Risk Hank presents What Is Gap Insurance On Your Car And Why You Need It posted at Money Q&A , saying, “What is gap insurance? PPlan presents U.S.

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Meet a Reader | Jennifer from Arkansas

The Frugal Girl

Two “small” ones come to mind- my first car & first motorcycle-owned for a while, did a few small repairs & sold for what I paid. Used bookstores, fair trade products, and locally sourced food/baskets/pottery are favorites, in addition to monthly outings with my kids. Don’t even talk to me about retirement! Heavens, no.

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