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Meet a Reader | Jennifer from Arkansas

The Frugal Girl

We also grow a large garden & lots of flowers, fruit trees & a 100-year-old grapevine. I seriously overextended on planting and underestimated how much work my dad used to do so hopefully I’ve learned from my mistakes & will not kill myself in the garden this year! How did you get interested in saving money?

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The Best Place To Hide Valuables In Your Home

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Sure, once in a while a garage will be broken into and a car or some high-end items will be taken, but for the most part garages are left alone whenever a criminal decides to break into a home. Here are some ideas for where to hide valuables in your garage: An old paint can. In the insulation. A fake safe.

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Meet a Reader | Biker Liz

The Frugal Girl

C with Finn, my parents’ dog Our daughter is 12, and very into the arts and science. How did you get interested in saving money? My interest in frugality is less about saving money specifically, and more about making good use of the resources I have. What’s the “why” behind your money-saving efforts?

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30 Free but Thoughtful Christmas Gift Ideas

Family Balance Sheet

Whether you’re trying to save money or just limit the amount of stuff in your life, it doesn’t make it cheap to gift your friends and family ideas from this list. If you have the knack for your DSLR, a photo session would be a perfect idea for new parents, soon-to-be high school or college graduates, or a family portrait.

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Best Ways To Make Money As A Kid

Saving Everyday

Best Ways To Make Money As A Kid Depending on the child’s age, it may be necessary for the parents to assist. You can start by mowing your own lawn to get some practice, and I’m sure your parents won’t mind ha! They even have complete sets with the rake, leaf scoops, and a large garden bag included.

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Meet a Reader | M from the PNW

The Frugal Girl

How did you get interested in saving money? I’m thankful we had to learn how to cut back—how ridiculous was it to have dual full-time incomes/no kids and not save a cent?! What’s the “why” behind your money-saving efforts? It’s been many years, though I comment very infrequently.

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Meet a Reader | Mbmom11, in the Midwest

The Frugal Girl

How did you get interested in saving money? I think I’ve always liked to save money. My parents were good at guiding careful spending habits without it being a burden. My parents were good at guiding careful spending habits without it being a burden. What’s the “why” behind your money-saving efforts?