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Q&A | frugal mental health, “why did you get a cat”?, and phones for kids

The Frugal Girl

Second, I try to put nourishing food into my body. I don’t do deprivation when it comes to food, so this is less, “Don’t eat any chocolate” and more, “ Eat as many fruits and veggies as you can.” A tired brain and body will make you struggle even with regular life.

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I Am Rich Because….

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

While we have had our share of violence in the country during our lifetimes, there has been no all out war, such as our great-grandfathers suffered during the Civil War or our founding fathers and mothers endured during the Revolution. Plentiful food with wide variety. We also have the luxury of having our food prepared for us.

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Exploring Veteran’s Benefits

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

His Grandfather was a WWI Vet, who died of complications from disease that he contracted while on active duty in a war zone. For many years, this man’s wife and family lived near poverty after the Grandfather died of this disease. Consequently, just because he is a veteran does not mean he is eligible for many of the VA benefits.

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Happy Thanksgiving!

Nicoles Nickels

to Grandfather’s house we go; . I’m pretty sure I always sang it as Grandmother’s house, which is weird since we actually went to my Grandfather’s house for holidays. Over the river, and through the wood, . the horse knows the way to carry the sleigh . through the white and drifted snow.

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Cheap and Free Kindle Books: Best Brunches and Breakfasts, The Atomic Sea And More

For the Mommas

Also included are easy breakfast casserole recipes that can be made ahead, finger food ideas for brunch appetizers, and brunch classics like baked ham and scalloped potatoes. Jessica barely knows one end of a horse from the other but shoveling manure is preferable to letting her rich grandfather yank her strings.

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Grandparenthood Can Be Expensive!

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Do the math and you’re talking about $16,200 to $21,600 over a grandchild’s first 18 years.

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Meet a Reader | Karen from the Great Lakes

The Frugal Girl

I also will pay more for some specialty food items, as I have several food allergies to deal with, and we eat a no-sugar diet. I also splurge on our cat’s special allergen-reducing food, which makes it possible for Ms. Easiest part of being frugal: Not buying things like junk food at the grocery store. Not at all.

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