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3 Important Lessons in Living Frugally, But Not Too Frugally

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

In response to a pay cut at work three years ago, I started living a frugal lifestyle and decided to save wherever I could. I still find new ways to save everyday, but for about the past year or so, it’s fair to say that I have lived a completely frugal lifestyle. Losing Valuable Time.

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Meet a Reader | Mary from Reflections Around the Campfire

The Frugal Girl

How did you get interested in saving money? I learned to save money by watching my parents. (I I still remember saving my change as a kid so I could “shop” for books at yard sales.) Although my parents never specifically taught me about finances, they lived a frugal life by necessity. There are a few “whys” for me.

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How I’m Inherently Frugal

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

The Single Saver is a website dedicated to helping singles and small families save money with easy to implement money saving tips. Outside of my blogging life, I work full time as a magazine editor/designer for a large national company and I also teach part-time at a local University. Going out is expensive.

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