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Meet a Reader | Karen from the Great Lakes

The Frugal Girl

Today we’re meeting a reader who is an artist, a homeschooler, a boy-mom, and a renter by choice. How long have you been reading The Frugal Girl? I know I found The Frugal Girl through the Non-Consumer Advocate, and I’ve read nearly all the archives. What’s your best frugal win? Hello, everyone!

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Meet a Reader | Jennifer from Arkansas

The Frugal Girl

Now I’m living on the small acreage that I was raised on (which is now smack dab in the middle of town & 2 miles from work) with my mom & my two kids, 15 & 8. We teamwork together to homeschool-I was homeschooled until nursing school, and I am privileged to be teaching my kids & have my mom assist on the days I work.

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Meet a Reader | Lina from Germany

The Frugal Girl

How long have you been reading The Frugal Girl? I found the blog looking for frugal recipes. Somehow, I was watching a video of Korean YouTuber Maangchi making something she called a frugal Korean dish, which made me think that I probably should look for more frugal recipes to save money on expensive ingredients.

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7 Clever Ways Moms Used to Save Money

Penny Pinchin' Mom

The post 7 Clever Ways Moms Used to Save Money appeared first on Penny Pinchin' Mom. ” Robert Kiyosaki I dare say there isn’t a soul on this planet as frugal as a mom on a budget. I know I would struggle some, and I know everything I know about saving and stretching that last dollar from my mom.

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Normalize Gifting Thrifted Items

Stockpiling Moms

Then I expanded to gift items for my mom. Finally, I found some clothing for my husband and son that was still new with the tag at the thrift store that they loved! Glass vases, dishes, candles, clothing, books, jewelry…the list goes on and on. I thought why am I not thrifting for more people on my gift giving list?

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Meet a Reader | Mary from Reflections Around the Campfire

The Frugal Girl

How long have you been reading The Frugal Girl? I started reading The Frugal Girl about two years before I escaped from the workforce, which was almost eight years ago. Although my parents never specifically taught me about finances, they lived a frugal life by necessity. What’s your best frugal win?

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Meet a Reader | Midwest Andrea

The Frugal Girl

How long have you been reading The Frugal Girl? I’ve been a years-long reader of Frugalwoods, and I think that a Frugal Girl article on piano playing popped up as a recommendation based on my membership in the Frugalwoods Facebook page. What’s your best frugal win? The mug shelf 2. Only a few months!