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Meet a Reader | JenRR from the Midwest

The Frugal Girl

I’ve been an architect, day-care teacher to toddlers, and library clerk, but am currently a SAHM to a 14yo son and 9yo daughter. After I had kids, I swapped that time to growing all sorts of interesting heirloom foods in my backyard. Another big win would be taking advantage of our great public library system.

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Meet a Reader | AF in Virginia

The Frugal Girl

My hobbies include hiking/walking/running outside, reading, museums, and listening to music. My mother was loving and worked so hard to provide for us, but it was frequently a struggle to get food, keep heat on, and other necessities. It’s food that we have that I’ve cooked or otherwise acquired ? Out of necessity originally.

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Start Planning and Budgeting for Summer TODAY!

Family Balance Sheet

Check your local community calendar, library, parks & recreation department, church, and parks. Local fairs & festivals – Look for local fairs and festivals for low-cost games, food, and activities. Many local towns, libraries, malls, and fire halls host carnivals and festivals as fundraisers. National Parks.

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Music Minute - Ants on a Log: Make it Myself

Motherhood Moments

How can we grow our emotional skills? Vibrant drums and saxophones kick off the title track, which empowers kids to think about what foods and toys they can make themselves with their own materials and skills. The songs ask questions like, what can we make instead of buy? Who can we stand up for?

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Summer Fun Guide 2019

Family Balance Sheet

Check your local community calendar, library, parks & recreation department, church, parks. The initial kit includes the mesh garden and a voucher to order the caterpillars and food separately. Local fairs & festivals -Look for local fairs and festivals for low cost games, food and activities.

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20 Fun & Budget-Friendly Summer Activities

Family Balance Sheet

Look for local fairs and festivals for low cost games, food and activities. Local towns, libraries, malls and fire halls also host carnivals and festivals as fundraisers. Build, Grow, Craft & Read. Check out the summer activities at these stores: Lowe’s Build and Grow Clinics. Visit a local museum.

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Ways to Save Money in December

Family Balance Sheet

However, December is a great time to find deals on basics, food, and things that you might need and/or use throughout the year. Check the events calendar of your community, library, mall, and places of worship. I’ve seen free museum days, nativities, parades, Santa, and more in my community.