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Meet a Reader | Mary from Reflections Around the Campfire

The Frugal Girl

My mom cut coupons and sewed her own clothes and mine, as well. A third “why” is that saving money is like a game to me. I enjoy playing the game and I like to win. Alan and I, by choice, bought land in an area with low property taxes. He diligently maintained our car and our house, doing all the work himself.