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Meet a Reader | JenRR from the Midwest

The Frugal Girl

Tell us a little about yourself My current lifestyle would probably qualify as frugal-lite compared to many others. I was a bit intimidated by this, but then I figured I probably wasn’t the only person out there who isn’t ultra-frugal at the moment. How long have you been reading The Frugal Girl? Enjoying some outdoor time.

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Free and Low Cost Programs for Your Children This Summer

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

The local library Every year my son, a book lover, signs up for the local library’s reading program. The top 50 readers are treated to a pizza and bowling party, which my son has been able to attend for the last three years. What is your favorite, frugal activity for your kids during the summer months?

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Save Money: Buy These 7 Items Used

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

We bought a lot of our son’s onesies and other items (including a crib) at a consignment shop. My son has already learned that he can get more bang for his book dollar if he buys used. While we do frequent the library, there are some books that we like to re-read, and owning them is a practical solution. Go Frugal'

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Meet a Reader | Karen from the Great Lakes

The Frugal Girl

I’m fifty years old, married almost 25 years, with four sons of various ages ranging from all grown up to still-working-on-it. ? an illustration I did for one of my son’s books. How long have you been reading The Frugal Girl? What’s your best frugal win? Here’s Karen: 1.

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Meet a Reader | Biker Liz

The Frugal Girl

My degree is in mechanical engineering, but I’m just starting a transition to nursing – before I got pregnant with my son, I was working as a nursing assistant while my husband finished grad school, and planning to go on to nursing school. How long have you been reading The Frugal Girl? What’s your best frugal win?

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Meet a Reader | Mary from Reflections Around the Campfire

The Frugal Girl

Our son is 29 and biological. Box are some of my favorite authors) and I use the library to borrow both regular books and electronic resources. How long have you been reading The Frugal Girl? I started reading The Frugal Girl about two years before I escaped from the workforce, which was almost eight years ago.

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Top Summer Learning Tips | National Summer Learning Day 2012

Saving Cents With Sense

Read Every Day— Your local library is a valuable resource and often will host special events throughout the summer. Make sure that you and your child have a library card and explore the shelves together. With your child, decide upon a fabulous destination, then research the location at the library and online.