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Meet a Reader | Midwest Andrea

The Frugal Girl

My wedding dress, thrifted! I also love to visit family (all our family is between 2 and 4 hours away) and friends, bake, and play board games. I got into minimalist content in high school, and somehow found Dave Ramey through there just before I went to college. I mostly work remotely which is very, very nice.

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10 Ideas to Find Cash for Christmas

Family Balance Sheet

The season of family, faith, food, and…shopping… collective sigh… The spending part of Christmas can get crazy, so I’ve come up with a list of ideas to find some extra cash for your Christmas spending if you’re coming up short. I make notes of gift ideas for my family and friends throughout the year.

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4 Simple Strategies to Save on Children’s Clothes

Couponing 101

But you don’t have to empty your kids’ college funds to keep them decked out in the latest fashions. That means a lot of other families need to offload children’s clothing that was barely worn, so you can snag some great deals. Ask Family and Friends. Buy Out of Season. Aim for Neutral Items.

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10 Ideas to Find Cash for Christmas

Family Balance Sheet

The season of family, faith, food and…shopping… collective sigh… The spending part of Christmas can get crazy, so I’ve come up with a list of last minute ideas to find some extra cash for your Christmas spending. Think high school senior portraits or family photos for Christmas cards. I use this spreadsheet.

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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

Family Balance Sheet

If you are self-employed, work for a company or in an industry that is unstable, or maybe you or someone in your family has medical issues, you might want to save 6-12 months of expenses. He took the truck to our mechanic because a dashboard light came on. But the truth is, we have the money. How would you pay for an unexpected car repair?

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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

Family Balance Sheet

If you are self-employed, work for a company or in an industry that is unstable, or maybe you or someone in your family has medical issues, you might want to save 6-12 months of expenses. He took the truck to our mechanic because a light came on on the dashboard. But the truth is, we have the money. 1 – Determine how much you need.

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Stuff – Full Circle

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

But, we also need stuff for emotional support – stuff to remind us that we are part of a generations old family, that we have accomplished significant tasks, seen impressive places and conquered difficult situations. I like my stuff and I refuse to acquiesce to the guilt trips imposed by others. Humans need stuff. You want stuff.

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