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Meet a Reader | Karen from the Great Lakes

The Frugal Girl

Today we’re meeting a reader who is an artist, a homeschooler, a boy-mom, and a renter by choice. Tell us a little about yourself I’m Karen A. Eventually, when I was married and working at a library I ordered my own copy of the Complete Tightwad Gazette–and I still have it! Hello, everyone!

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Meet a Reader | Biker Liz

The Frugal Girl

Today, we’re meeting a reader who has managed to live for 2.5 Tell us a little about yourself When asked the question “Where are you from? I’m a long-distance cyclist, a triathlete, a wife, a mother of two, a sister, a daughter, a friend, DIY-er, and a community member! years with no car (and two small kids!).

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30 Free but Thoughtful Christmas Gift Ideas

Family Balance Sheet

This list of thoughtful, but FREE Christmas gift ideas is proof that you don’t need to spend a lot of money on the people you gift to if you use your time, resources, and creativity. Browse the entire list and let us know in the comments which ideas you’re going to give and what free gift ideas you have. Pet Sitting.

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My 2020 Financial Goals & A Recap of 2019

Family Balance Sheet

(This is my referral Amazon link, but I found the book at the library.) That book has changed my outlook on reusing, recycling, making do, and rethinking one use products. 2 – Read, research, ask questions, and understand how we will pay for our daughters’ college. I was pumped to reduce our trash.

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20 Fun & Budget-Friendly Summer Activities

Family Balance Sheet

Rail trails are old railway lines that have been converted to multi-use paths designed for pedestrian, bicycle, skating, equestrian, and/or light motorized traffic. It was awesome and we plan to take our kids this summer now that our youngest daughter is riding a bike. Out & About. Head to the Rail Trails. Visit a State Park.

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6 Reasons Why You Need Amazon Prime & How to Get It FREE

Saving With Shellie

Kindle Owner’s Lending Library - Love to read and own a Kindle? If so, you have the option as an Amazon Prime member to borrow books from the lending library. You can borrow one book from the Kindle Owners’ Lending Library each calendar month. New York Times Bestsellers and many other quality options are available.

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A Crisis of Clutter – Part 2 – The Final Chapter?

Nicoles Nickels

Also, there are some things I know will go right away–On occasion my daughter talks me into buying clothes that are cute and fit well, but just don’t fit my life style. I get them, but rarely use them. All those clothes that I kept because they now fit; I’m barely wearing a portion of them. Those are going right out.