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Meet a Reader | Karen from the Great Lakes

The Frugal Girl

My hobbies range from reading to painting, pen-and-ink drawing, cooking/baking, and writing. I also want to have a sense of detachment from owning things, which is hard since I was raised by very acquisitive parents (my mom shopped for a hobby), so I am still unlearning those habits. We rent now and are much happier.

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10 Ways to Repurpose Picture Frames

Saving Cents With Sense

This is a cool trick and all you need is some chalkboard paint. Paint your frame the color of your choice or leave plain. Take basic chalkboard spray paint ($6.99 at most craft stores…take a 40% off coupon if visiting Hobby Lobby!) and spray the glass with two coats of paint. Remove the frame insides and set aside.

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Meet Jackie. She and Her Husband Paid off $147,000 in Debt | Debt Free Stories

Family Balance Sheet

What are your hobbies? That’s one of my hobbies.) I quit my job to focus on my own stuff (blogging, painting, rental property, my iPhone app, writing Kindle books, etc.). About $52,000 of that $147K was consumer debt (credit cards, a student loan, a car loan, a home improvement loan, etc.) Where are you from?

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