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Meet a Reader | Jennifer from Arkansas

The Frugal Girl

Now I’m living on the small acreage that I was raised on (which is now smack dab in the middle of town & 2 miles from work) with my mom & my two kids, 15 & 8. We teamwork together to homeschool-I was homeschooled until nursing school, and I am privileged to be teaching my kids & have my mom assist on the days I work.

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Q&A | cinnamon, SIM, jeans, and grocery spending

The Frugal Girl

The repeated defrosting cycles tend to cause freezer burn on foods pretty quickly, so I try not to keep things in my kitchen freezer for long at all. Related: A post about freezing food in glass jars. And here’s a post about freezing food odds and ends. Here’s my cinnamon bread recipe , in case you want to make some!)

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How to Raise Entitled Kids

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

They built their own cabin, hunted their own food and she eventually began to chop down the ‘big butts’ of trees so she could plant a garden and have domestic animals. Each generation of parents seems to want to make things easier on their kids, even as far back as the American pioneers, even ours and yours.

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Music Minute - Ants on a Log: Make it Myself

Motherhood Moments

In an age where kids are constantly on screens, “ Make it Myself” is a refreshing reminder to children and families that they have screen-free ways to connect and create. Vibrant drums and saxophones kick off the title track, which empowers kids to think about what foods and toys they can make themselves with their own materials and skills.

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Up to 82% Off iClever Kids Headphones

Couponing 101

On a road trip, doing homework at the kitchen table, relaxing in their bedroom – there are so many scenarios where you’d want your kids to have headphones so you don’t have to listen to their music all day! Now is the time to get them with up to 82% off iClever Kids Headphones on Amazon , with prices ranging from $10.90

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Meet a Reader | Mary from Reflections Around the Campfire

The Frugal Girl

I’m in my 60’s, I’ve been married to the love of my life for 44 years and we have two adult “kids.” We consider her our “bonus kid” and our family is extremely close. Box are some of my favorite authors) and I use the library to borrow both regular books and electronic resources. Our son is 29 and biological. Go figure.

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Parenting Pointers: Tips to Help Alleviate the Stress with Family Holiday Travel

Motherhood Moments

by Erika Bud Delicious food, sports, holiday movies, and quality time with the family are some of the highlights to look forward to during the holidays. Bring a camera just for the kids: Most kids love looking at pictures of themselves or taking pictures of random things. By the age of 3 years old, they can pack their own bag.

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