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Meet a Reader | Gretchen from Oregon

The Frugal Girl

Today we’re meeting an Oregonian who does an impressive amount of homesteading. Additionally, it’s really important to us to have money to give to our kids so we save for that reason too. but can use our money to enjoy life now and meet our family’s needs while still being responsible for the future 5.

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Meet Amanda & Daniel. They Paid Off $68,000 in Debt in 8 Months.

Family Balance Sheet

Include anything that you’d like to add to give the reader an idea about your personality. We sold extra items that we weren’t using through Craigslist and garage sales. We do meet every month to go over expenses and needs. When something unexpected comes up we have another budget meeting. Where are you from?

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Christmas Savings Club | July Meeting

Family Balance Sheet

On the 25th of every month from January to November in 2013, I''m holding a virtual meeting for the Christmas Savings Club. The goal for this monthly accountability meeting is to give updates on our progress, motivate one another, and help all of us save for a cash Christmas. On with the July meeting. Cut your cable TV.

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Christmas Savings Club | June Meeting

Family Balance Sheet

On the 25th of every month from January to November in 2013, I''m holding a virtual meeting for the Christmas Savings Club. The goal for this monthly accountability meeting is to give updates on our progress, motivate one another, and help all of us save for a cash Christmas. On with the June meeting. Cut your cable TV.

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3 Savvy Ways to Save on Kids’ Sports Gear

Couponing 101

Secondhand gear should work just fine and will give your child an opportunity to try the sport out before you invest a lot of money. You can find secondhand sports gear at thrift stores, garage sales, Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist, and sports resale shops, like Play It Again Sports. Don’t Buy High-End Equipment.

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Sell Your Gold Jewelry for Cash | 31 Days to Find $1000

Family Balance Sheet

On Sundays, we’ll meet here to catch our breath, and let everyone know how we’re finding our $1000. She said that she would give me $150 for the jewelry. I could have tried to sell the unbroken pieces online, on eBay or Craigslist, but this was definitely instant gratification. Honestly I about fell over.

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Find out How Drew & Farrah Paid off $200k of debt, including their HOME

Family Balance Sheet

Include anything that you’d like to add to give the reader an idea about your personality. Find stuff on the side of the road and sell it on craigslist or Facebook. Nice visuals and monthly budget meetings kept us on track and accountable. Additional giving to missions work and local community. Where are you from?

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