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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. but can use our money to enjoy life now and meet our family’s needs while still being responsible for the future 5. The post Meet a Reader | Gretchen from Oregon appeared first on The Frugal Girl. Hello, everyone! Which one do you have?

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Choose Thrift First – April Meeting

Family Balance Sheet

My cousin’s mother’s husband’s uncle’s wife’s sister on Facebook brought bed bugs into her house when she bought a used sofa off of Craigslist… shudder, the story still makes me itch and I think we’ll be buying a new sofa. For more, check out all of the Choose Thrift First Challenge Monthly Meetings.

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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. How did I do in July?

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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. Today is the sixth meeting, but you can join us at any time.

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

Family Balance Sheet

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. Budget meetings are vital to our marriage and now they run smoothly after years of practice.

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Choose Thrift First Challenge – January Meeting

Family Balance Sheet

After shopping locally at some furniture stores, I resorted to Craigslist and spent hundreds less on a new-to-her dresser. On the last Thursday of each month from January to November in 2015, I’ll hold a virtual meeting (a post) where we will discuss how we did for the month. Daughter and mommy were both thrilled.

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Flaky Accountability Partners

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I usually use Yahoo Meetup groups to meet new people when I’m feeling extra social. Well, I’ve been looking for people interested in exercising in my area, but the only groups I can find meet up at gyms. Posting on Craigslist. I met a great walking partner in the past on Craigslist , so I am trying that route again.