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Meet a Reader | Beth from VA

The Frugal Girl

I currently work part-time from home, mostly behind a computer. I’m a huge fan of mystery novels and wondered what was involved in becoming a licensed PI in my state (a 60-hour training course and a culminating 3-hour exam). Did you ever receive any financial education in school or from your parents? I’m 52.

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Sustainable Living Traits To Pass On To Your Children

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

We as parents are usually the first and primary source of their learned behavior, even as they grow into their teenage years. Personal Finances – A Thrifty Lifestyle Is A Sustainable Lifestyle Our economic stability is also a key aspect in maintaining a healthy outlook and plays an integral part in a sustainable lifestyle. (And

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How I’m Inherently Frugal

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Outside of my blogging life, I work full time as a magazine editor/designer for a large national company and I also teach part-time at a local University. And for fun, I study new ways to save money in my life (yeah, seriously, I find that fun… ), garden, and spend time with my wonderful pets. That’s me, in a nutshell.

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Legit Ways to Make Money for Christmas

Saving Everyday

My husband drives for Uber every time he comes home from overseas and makes around $1000 a month working part-time. My husband has spent many years overseas, and I can’t tell you how many times I’ve needed someone to put a ceiling fan up, fix a toilet, move a heavy piece of furniture, or mow my lawn.

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