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Meet a Reader | Midwest Andrea

The Frugal Girl

The cats In my free time, I (probably obviously, considering my career) love to read, and I’m in a local book club. I would like to pursue higher education in some way, maybe a History PhD, or a library science degree? I started simply doing free Youtube classes with a Walmart mat. I haven’t decided yet.

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Five Frugal Things | with some tiny things

The Frugal Girl

Our library only had it in an ebook version (boo) and copies weren’t cheap on eBay, so I added it to my Amazon cart. So I poked through my email to find it, and yay, my book was free to me then. But I ate my little peanut butter sandwich and strawberries and trail mix instead. ? What frugal things have you been up to lately?

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Amazon Prime: Free Kindle Lending Library

For the Mommas

If you are a Prime Member – Amazon is offering free Kindle Books via it’s Kindle Lending Library. Check out the Free Kindle Lending Library. Amazon Prime members can choose from thousands of books to borrow for free, including over 100 current and former New York Times Bestsellers.

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Meet a Reader | AF in Virginia

The Frugal Girl

Luckily, my little is starting to enjoy some of these activities – like picking the peaches from our tree, grocery shopping, baking/cooking, and gardening and I love spending time with her doing these activities too! My region is notoriously expensive, but there are a lot of free things to do. Thank you for the recommendation.

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Meet a Reader | Karen from the Great Lakes

The Frugal Girl

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. Eventually, when I was married and working at a library I ordered my own copy of the Complete Tightwad Gazette–and I still have it!

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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. Before kids, I spent my free-time volunteering at a stray rescue shelter for dogs. Another big win would be taking advantage of our great public library system. Enjoying some outdoor time. Visiting St.

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Free things to do during the quarantine

Family Balance Sheet

Shout out to the health care workers, grocery store workers, restaurant workers, cleaning and sanitation workers, truck drivers, military personnel, journalists, and everyone else on the front lines. I could use some free ideas to do during the quarantine and to keep boredom at bay. FREE Things to Do During the Quarantine!