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Meet a Reader | Midwest Andrea

The Frugal Girl

I got into minimalist content in high school, and somehow found Dave Ramey through there just before I went to college. I would like to pursue higher education in some way, maybe a History PhD, or a library science degree? My college education. I was ASTONISHED, I thought everyone had access to a library.

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30 Free but Thoughtful Christmas Gift Ideas

Family Balance Sheet

This list of thoughtful, but FREE Christmas gift ideas is proof that you don’t need to spend a lot of money on the people you gift to if you use your time, resources, and creativity. 30 Free (but Thoughtful) Christmas Gift Ideas: 1. Make scarves, mittens, socks, or Christmas ornaments. Give a Photo Session.

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Meet a Reader | JenRR from the Midwest

The Frugal Girl

I’m 47, married, and living amongst the cornfields in a college town in the Midwest U.S. 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. Another big win would be taking advantage of our great public library system. Enjoying some outdoor time.

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30 Free but Thoughtful Christmas Gift Ideas

Family Balance Sheet

This is my third installment of Free (but Thoughtful) Christmas Gift Ideas. Another Ten Free (but Thoughtful) Christmas Gift Ideas: Gift Your Skills: 1. If you have the knack with your DSLR, a photo session would be a perfect idea for new parents, soon-to-be high school or college graduate, or a family portrait.

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Meet a Reader | Jennifer from Arkansas

The Frugal Girl

When my daddy passed last January, I inherited all the heavy farm labor responsibilities- I never knew I could have impressive muscles😊 It feels like I’ve been going to a homesteading college this year, it’s a love/hate relationship. Ironically, this happened at Christmas-totally out of the blue.

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Interview with Tour des Trees and The TREE Fund

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

a Cat in the Hat Learning Library book by Bonnie Worth. Copies of the book were distributed to schools and public libraries along the Tour route. Related posts: The Christmas Tree – Artificial or Real? 5 Ways to Trim Your Budget For Your Child’s College Fund. How to Prepare for Your HR Interview.

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Designate a Family Office Manager | Marriage & Money

Family Balance Sheet

If you get a chance, find this book at your library and read it, especially that chapter. Do we have enough money for Christmas gifts? Manage long term savings, such as retirement, college savings. She treated her role like a job and helped her family achieve financial independence. How can I reduce the grocery budget?

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