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Meet a Reader | Karen from the Great Lakes

The Frugal Girl

My hobbies range from reading to painting, pen-and-ink drawing, cooking/baking, and writing. I also want to have a sense of detachment from owning things, which is hard since I was raised by very acquisitive parents (my mom shopped for a hobby), so I am still unlearning those habits.

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Meet Stacy. She and her husband paid off $20,000 in 8 Months.

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What are your hobbies? I was raised debt-free and Barry was introduced to a debt-free lifestyle from his grandmother and aunt. I taught coupon and frugal living workshops and put any donated money toward the mortgage. She shares delicious recipes, money saving tips and frugal living posts at her blog, Stacy Makes Cents.

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