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Meet a Reader | Karen from the Great Lakes

The Frugal Girl

I have a rule now that if I want to buy a book, I need to donate one. And art supplies: I like to paint and draw, so every now and then I splash out. I also will pay more for some specialty food items, as I have several food allergies to deal with, and we eat a no-sugar diet. What is something you wish more people knew?

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Meet a Reader | Biker Liz

The Frugal Girl

Three years later, she graduated, and my dad decided to do the same. days I was there – I only needed to eat out for 2 dinners during the whole trip. They had me, and then my mom decided to go back to school full-time and get a PhD. That covered 2 breakfasts & 3 lunches plus snacks for the 2.5