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Meet a Reader | JenRR from the Midwest

The Frugal Girl

Before kids, I spent my free-time volunteering at a stray rescue shelter for dogs. After I had kids, I swapped that time to growing all sorts of interesting heirloom foods in my backyard. How long have you been reading The Frugal Girl? I started reading The Frugal Girl back in 2010 when Kristen’s kids were still itty bitty.

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How Much Money Can You Live Off Of?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

The couple managed to live an entire month off of just one dollar a day for food expenses. While this project was meant to shed light on the poverty that exists in the world, it also demonstrated the extremes of frugal living. How much money do you need to live? Entertainment. Clothes are a necessity.

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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. I still remember saving my change as a kid so I could “shop” for books at yard sales.) Being frugal is just playing with numbers – and winning. Go figure.