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Meet a Reader | Mbmom11, in the Midwest

The Frugal Girl

I live in the Midwest with my family. This was a time I had been thinking about not teaching anymore and staying home, so I was looking for new ideas to be thrifty. I want my family to have what they need and be comfortable. It’s not a big splurge, but I take my kids at home out to McDonald’s for lunch once a week.

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Meet a Reader | Gretchen from Oregon

The Frugal Girl

We spend most of our time seeing friends and family, participating in our church activities or working on our property. but can use our money to enjoy life now and meet our family’s needs while still being responsible for the future 5. We also have three cats! I do a lot of our cooking from scratch which takes a lot of my time!

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Our 2023 Financial Goals

Family Balance Sheet

I cried for days and we celebrated the occasion with a family cruise a few months later. Also that year, I wanted to create an In Case of Emergency (ICE) binder for my family. I did achieve this goal and ended up calling it our Family Vital Information Binder. It was a momentous occasion that was many years in the making.

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Create your debt freedom plan

Family Balance Sheet

We celebrated both occasions with a family cruise that we paid for with cash. During our debt payoff mode, we camped and went on beach trips with extended family, but never left the country…honestly, we never left the east coast. . | Once Non-Mortgage Debts are paid, cash flow a FAMILY TRIP TO DISNEY. DONE November 2019.

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Should You Invest In Renovations Or Purchase A New Home?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

At one point or another, every homeowner eventually decides they want to either add something to their home, or renovate it one way or another. But if your family might very well move out in five to ten years anyway, then the question becomes a different one altogether: should you renovate or simply get a new home right off the bat?

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8 Ways to Celebrate Father?s Day at Home

Couponing 101

Father’s Day is right around the corner, but many families probably aren’t ready for big get-togethers or trips out just yet. Thankfully, a Father’s Day at home can be just as special as any celebration on the town. We think lots of dads will enjoy these eight easy ways to celebrate at home! Cooking with kids?

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2019 Holiday Gift Guide for Dad

Couponing 101

If your father loves taking on home repair projects, some new tools from Home Depot or Lowe’s might be right up his alley. A collection of spices like this one could help him up his game (and make you more excited to attend the next family cookout). Food & Drink. Does your father love barbecuing? Experiences.

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