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Meet a Reader | Mary from Reflections Around the Campfire

The Frugal Girl

Although my parents never specifically taught me about finances, they lived a frugal life by necessity. Our mom stayed home to raise us kids; she went to work part-time in the local school system after both my brother and I were in school. (I still remember saving my change as a kid so I could “shop” for books at yard sales.)

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Meet a Reader | Lina from Germany

The Frugal Girl

After many years with only odd jobs or jobs without many prospects, I have finally had the chance to build a career in my new home country, working in life science. Another thing I splurge on is stays in hotels. Use it for some renovation/home improvement projects and give some to a charity.