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Meet a Reader | Mid-Atlantic Julia

The Frugal Girl

I grew up with frugal parents so it was ingrained in me from an early age. I liked seeing money accumulate and grow, and that has continued into adulthood! Over time, I have realized that I had somewhat of an unhealthy way of depending on money for a sense of security and control. How did you get interested in saving money?

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Healthy Habits: Navigating Life with an Eating Disorder

Motherhood Moments

One night at dinner with her parents, she told them about her “someday” dream. Melissa met Alayna’s parents in high school, and they’ve remained good friends ever since. As always, life got in the way during the 2 years we spent writing FULL. Melissa’s challenges were more with scheduling time to write.

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Meet a Reader | Karen from the Great Lakes

The Frugal Girl

For 20 or so years I’ve been homeschooling my kids, and am now down to about 1 1/2 (one full-time homeschooler, and one doing College Credit Plus with some support). Also, growing our own food. I do want to try growing things in pots, though–like tomatoes and herbs. Maybe four years? Not at all.

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Meet a Reader | Beth from VA

The Frugal Girl

I currently work part-time from home, mostly behind a computer. I never really figured out what I want to be when I grow up so I’ve done a lot of different things. Did you ever receive any financial education in school or from your parents? I’m 52. I almost always have a side gig going. from my neighborhood walk 12.

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Budgeting for Life

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

It’s important to foster this attitude with your children early in life so that they impart these values as they grow. My parents are both in their late 70’s and my father recently was diagnosed with diabetes. Most important is that my parents are getting the care that they need – whatever the cost may be.

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Meet a Reader | Mary from Reflections Around the Campfire

The Frugal Girl

When my brother and I were growing up, our parents didn’t have much discretionary income. I learned to save money by watching my parents. (I Although my parents never specifically taught me about finances, they lived a frugal life by necessity. How did you get interested in saving money? That’s not right.

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When Should Your Teenager Get a Job?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

The conversation was brought on when my colleague told me that he wasn’t allowed to get a job while he was in high school because his parents thought he was too young to work. Time is a factor in high school, because teenagers will be in school all day. It’s like having a full-time job.

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