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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. Guess what!

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Make Your Own Board Game

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

You might save money (but not time!). I keep a roll of heavy paper (which I buy at Home Depot for about $11 for a roll about 2 inches thick and 2 feet wide) to use in wrapping packages, protecting floors during home projects, making garage sale signs and etc. Where to start? Prepare to devote some time to game development.

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Central PA Staycation Ideas

Family Balance Sheet

You’ll save money, yet still have 4 hours to enjoy the park. You can also create your own virtual ice cream flavor, ice cream package, and a commercial. The Turkey Hill Taste Lab allows you to bring your virtual ice cream creation to life as you make your own pint of ice cream! Tell us about it in the comments.