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Meet a Reader | Biker Liz

The Frugal Girl

I biked to the library, to the mall, to the TCBY, to visit my parents at their offices in the university, to the pool, basically everywhere a kid would want to go. Hosting garage sales & reselling items. The freedom was amazing. This was in the early 1990s, for reference. What’s one thing you splurge on? Pack what you can!

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20 Fun & Budget-Friendly Summer Activities

Family Balance Sheet

We found junior tennis rackets at a yard sale for our kids. My daughters have a lemonade stand every summer during our neighborhood’s yard sale. They’ve also sold bottled water, homemade cookies, and crafts. Unless you’re a member of a tennis club, hitting the tennis courts is usually free.

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