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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. Back when I was engaged and living on my own for the first time (I lived with my parents while in grad school to save on rent), I went to the library a lot and found a copy of the Tightwad Gazette. We rent now and are much happier.

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Money Matters: Why January is the Best Time for a New Rental

Motherhood Moments

But if you can get past those objections, you have a lot to gain—like hundreds of dollars in saved rent.” Now that Bordo has your attention, here are six reasons why you should start preparing to sign a new lease sooner than you may have planned: Asking rent typically drops in January. You’ll benefit from lower rent year after year.

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Freebie Friday Roundup 6/3

For the Mommas

Tiny Prints: Free Custom Father’s Day. Blockbuster Express: Rent 2, Get 1 Free. Free Benjamin Moore Paint Sample. Hurry, Get a Free Father's Day Card from Tiny Prints. Note: There are still many good coupons to print – make sure you check them out here. Kabongo: Free Summer Reading Games for Kids. iTunes: 40 Free Songs.

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Sunday Reads 7/6 : Firefly Beach, A Place called Bliss and More

For the Mommas

When Beth LaMonte rents a cottage on the coast of Maine, she wishes only to withdraw and paint. But with their daughter’s engagement to a single father comes the expectation of harmony. Firefly Beach by Meira Pentermann. Peace with Conor is the last thing on Alicia Bradstreet’s mind.

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