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Meet a Reader | JenRR from the Midwest

The Frugal Girl

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. After I had kids, I swapped that time to growing all sorts of interesting heirloom foods in my backyard. My son is allergic to dairy, wheat, nuts, eggs and peas. Enjoying some outdoor time.

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Q&A | frugal mental health, “why did you get a cat”?, and phones for kids

The Frugal Girl

A reader wrote me an email telling me about some family troubles, including the story of her son leaving an abusive marriage, with his little daughter in tow. Second, I try to put nourishing food into my body. My almost 12 year old son needs a phone, as I broke his. How much moreso during a traumatic time??

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Meet a Reader | Ginger from Texas

The Frugal Girl

My daughter lives in California and we talk regularly. My son and his family live in Montana. Searching for information on food waste led me here. I’m a 53-year-old mother of 2 (grown) and grandmother of 4. I’ve been divorced (unmarried) for 15 years. Wow, time flies. How long reading the FG?

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5 Quick Money Saving Tips for 2015

Coupons Do Work

Kid’s hair cuts: My son is 4. My daughter is 7. Food: I do a monthly menu plan. on the weekends, she makes food for the week, cooks it and puts it in the fridge and/or freezer, writes it out on a piece of paper what to heat up and instructions with that. I bought my son two years worth (different sizes).

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Free Kindle Books – Goodbye to All That & In High Places

For the Mommas

Who will take care of her son Doug’s daughters when he flies off for a romantic week with his wife? How can youngest daughter Melissa contemplate getting pregnant now that she’s the child of a broken home? Sunday Reads: The Everything Food Allergy Cookbook & More. How will her pampered family survive ?

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Easter Egg Cake Bites

Saving Cents With Sense

My daughter loves cake pops – they are the perfect size for a toddler, but in truth, who doesn’t love them? With all the chocolate that you can find around Easter, having some Easter Egg Cake Bites, made with white cake mix and marshmallow crème, is a welcome treat for my son who isn’t a chocolate fan. Easter Egg Cake Bites.

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VTech 2-in-1 Shop and Cook Playset Just $29.99

Saving Cents With Sense

This is a fun gift for your son or daughter! 20 individual play pieces such as food, utensils, a pot and a pan, add to the pretend play experience. . 20 individual play pieces such as food, utensils, a pot and a pan, add to the pretend play experience. 2-in-1 toy transforms from shopping cart to kitchen.

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