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How to Organize a Cookie Swap

Family Balance Sheet

I grew up baking cut out Christmas cookies with my mother and grandmother. I’ve started my own tradition with my daughters. Make sure to set guidelines in case there are food allergies or issues. What’s your favorite Christmas cookie? We call them Sand Tarts. I love them. We make gingerbread men every year.

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Meet a Reader | Ginger from Texas

The Frugal Girl

I’m a 53-year-old mother of 2 (grown) and grandmother of 4. My daughter lives in California and we talk regularly. That’s part of the “life” issues.) Here’s Ginger! Tell us a bit about yourself. I’ve been divorced (unmarried) for 15 years. Wow, time flies. How long reading the FG?

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Meet a Reader | Beth from VA

The Frugal Girl

I live just outside of Richmond, VA with my husband, 18-year-old twin daughters, and our two dogs. ” deer on my street One of my daughters has significant health issues that are largely invisible (Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and dysautonomia, including POTS). Here’s Beth: 1. Tell us a little about yourself. I’m 52.

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Exploring Veteran’s Benefits

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Many years later, one of her daughter’s husbands helped her apply for it – just a few years before her death in her 80’s. One of my great-uncles on my Mother’s side of the family bought enough plots years ago for all of my Grandmother’s side of the family. I bought those plots from him several years ago.

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Find out how Maureen Paid off $79,540 in Credit Card & Student Loan Debt

Family Balance Sheet

I’m single, have a grown daughter, I’ll soon be a grandmother and I’m a care taker to my elderly mother. in student loan debt that was a combination of my master’s degree and my daughters undergraduate degree. Of course I had to tackle the biggest issue which was my feelings of unworthiness. What are your hobbies?

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