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Needs vs. Wants – Which Is Which?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

My Grandmother was born in 1898. Your environment defines what is considered a ‘need’ My Grandmother lived in a different environment and had different needs than I. If you live in Switzerland, you may think a pair of snow ski’s are a need, but if you live in Florida, perhaps not. Absolutely not!

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Sunday Reads: Free Kindle Books

For the Mommas

Having lost both her parents and grandparents, and with nowhere else to go, Layla is moving from Florida to a small town in North Carolina to live with the only family she has left: her estranged uncle and aunt. Growing old before her time, Layla lost her identity.

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Meet a Reader | Karen from the Great Lakes

The Frugal Girl

Where I live seems to be a lot more affordable than places like the East Coast–when I visit a friend in Virginia, or Florida, I’m shocked by the grocery store prices. My grandpa would shoot squirrels when they needed meat, and they had a big garden and my grandmother baked her own bread.

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Find out how Jessica paid off $56,000 of student loans, credit cards, and a car loan.

Family Balance Sheet

My childhood was split between Florida, Ohio and Minnesota. I am now back living in South Florida. The inspiration to pay off my debt was watching my grandmother balance her checkbook. Where are you from? What do you for a living? What are your hobbies? I was born in West Palm Beach, FL. I am used to moving a lot!