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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. Our mom stayed home to raise us kids; she went to work part-time in the local school system after both my brother and I were in school. I read every post, but don’t comment often – usually some of you have already made my point for me.

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7 Steps To Homelessness And What To Do If You Get There

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Growing up, she excelled in academics, receiving top grades all the way through school and then going on to get a master degree in biological sciences and even completing most of the course of study for a doctorate. Although friends tried to help by offering part time employment, she was unable to keep a paying job.