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Meet a Reader | Mary from Reflections Around the Campfire

The Frugal Girl

We consider her our “bonus kid” and our family is extremely close. I still remember saving my change as a kid so I could “shop” for books at yard sales.) Tell us a little about yourself Hello, everyone! I’m Mary, and it’s a pleasure to participate in Kristen’s Meet a Reader series. Our son is 29 and biological.

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90% Off At Restaurant.com Extended | $25 Restaurant Gift Certificates $1 Each + 15% Cash Back

Saving Everyday

The 90% sale has been extended through today, 9/30 ~. There were quite a few new ones added, and since my family and I love to try new places, this is a very afforable way to do it! Check the Lake Buena Vista area for Disney restaurants…many are still available! Please Support Us & Click The +1 Button. Disney readers!

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Restaurant Holiday Gift Card Deals for 2015

For the Mommas

Restaurant Holiday Gift Card Deals for 2015. Gift cards are the gifts that keep on giving, at least that’s what everyone in my family says. When I’m not sure what to get my friends or family for Christmas, I get them a gift card to their favorite store or restaurant. At Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. ,

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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

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If you are self-employed, work for a company or in an industry that is unstable, or maybe you or someone in your family has medical issues, you might want to save 6-12 months of expenses. He took the truck to our mechanic because a dashboard light came on. But the truth is, we have the money. How would you pay for an unexpected car repair?

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What We Ate this Week 02.05.16

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Currently our monthly budget for my family of 4 is $500. This Week’s Dinners: Saturday: We went out to dinner with friends. I bought another type of white fish that was on sale, but I don’t remember what kind. Friday: We’re going out to dinner with some friends to a local favorite diner.

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Meet a Reader | Kim from Iowa

The Frugal Girl

Today we’re meeting a Midwestern reader who only occasionally masquerades as Mrs. Potato Head. ? Tell us a little about yourself I’m a married mother of two teenage boys (18 and 16) who grew up in the country near a small town in Iowa. We rented the scaffolding for $50 from Menards so I could finish this massive painting project.

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Ways to Save Money in December

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Plan your menu around these sales, and stock up for your pantry and/or freezer. As an incentive to buy gift cards, many retailers and restaurants offer bonuses in December. We give restaurant gift cards to extended family members as gifts and try to find the best bonus deals. 7 Ways to Save Money in December.