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Meet a Reader | JenRR from the Midwest

The Frugal Girl

Before kids, I spent my free-time volunteering at a stray rescue shelter for dogs. My family loves watching movies and tv series together, and having regular game nights. This doesn’t include the many free in-library activities we’ve enjoyed over the years. Louis means so many options for free activities! Childhood joy.

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Meet a Reader | Mary from Reflections Around the Campfire

The Frugal Girl

I learned to save money by watching my parents. (I Alan and I, by choice, bought land in an area with low property taxes. Had we not fallen in love with the locale, it wouldn’t have mattered how low the taxes were, but fall in love we did. How did you get interested in saving money? Tent camping is even less expensive.)

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How We Paid off Six Figures of Debt

Family Balance Sheet

We have thought about moving to a larger home with more space, but a smaller home means lower utility bills, homeowners’ insurance premiums, maintenance, and property taxes. We didn’t stop going to the gym, but my husband figured out how to get a free membership, freeing up $67/month. Health Sharing Ministry.

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How to Start a Budget (and be successful at it!)

Family Balance Sheet

You can find blank calendar pages by Googling, “free calendar template” or I’ve found blank monthly calendars at the Dollar Tree. Also, my friend, Raki, offers a free blank calendar page if you sign up for her email newsletter. You can find that here: [link]. Set your calendar aside, and grab some lined paper.

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