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Meet a Reader | Mid-Atlantic Julia

The Frugal Girl

homemade bagels! and realized we should pay off this debt as quickly as possible. The teachers and education are wonderful and our kids are thriving there so we will continue it as long as we can afford to. Did you ever receive any financial education in school or from your parents? for anyone curious ? )

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Start Planning and Budgeting for Summer TODAY!

Family Balance Sheet

We participated in 2 library summer programs and they hosted movie nights, summer plays, visits from the local zoo, and other fun & educational activities for all ages. 40 Homemade Popsicle Recipes. Homemade Ice Cream in a Bag – This is a fun frugal summer activity for the kids. 40 Summer Desserts. 25 Burger Recipes.

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P.E.P. for the Week of January 24-28, 2010- Adjustment Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

We also bring a homemade lunch every day and not only does it save us money but it also keeps our health in check. Our current projects have to do with homemade beauty and cleaning products. Reducing Debt. Not Made of Money shares with us some tips on how to stay motivated at paying off our debt. Going Frugal.

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5 Ways to Trim Your Budget For Your Child’s College Fund

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Using part of the money that is already earned is one way to not take up a second job and make higher education a viable option. But those can saddle your children with debt for 20 years or more! Many friends may be willing to split the cost of a bottle of wine, or make homemade margaritas instead of going out.

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Meet a Reader | Biker Liz

The Frugal Girl

Oreo Spiderweb cake There, I’d make everything from homemade bread to Steak Diane (seriously – my mom came to visit one time and bought $100 worth of beef tenderloin so I’d have leftovers – at the time, that was like 5lb of tenderloin! Did you ever receive any financial education in school or from your parents?