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Meet a Reader | Gretchen from Oregon

The Frugal Girl

We spend most of our time seeing friends and family, participating in our church activities or working on our property. I do a lot of our cooking from scratch which takes a lot of my time! As well as other “from scratch” things like my current main hobby of teaching myself how to spin yarn from our sheeps’ wool.

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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

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Related Reading: How to Save Money on Groceries. We found a YouTube video that showed us specifically how to fix it. I paid $40 for a part and didn’t have to call a repairman. I’m always amazed by the amount store tags I see on clothing and household item at thrift stores.

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Sustainable Living Traits To Pass On To Your Children

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

So how to do we pass along our ideals and actions to our children without forcing it on them? Teach them how to recycle household items like plastic bottles, aluminum cans, paper, etc. So, have you given any thought to how to teach your children about sustainable living? What kinds of things have you tried?

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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

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Read 11 Simple Menu Planning Tips to learn how to reduce your grocery bill without making everyone in your family miserable. We found a You Tube video that showed us specifically how to fix it. I paid $40 for a part, and didn’t have to call a repairman. 15 – Find a part-time job. Pretty nails and toes?

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Meet a Reader | Midwest Andrea

The Frugal Girl

He wants to retire early so he can do more woodworking, electronic fixing, and maybe work at a winery or brewery part-time. My dad taught my mom how to drive manual, my uncle taught my aunt, my fiancé even taught his ex how to drive manual. Our dog I don’t plan to fully retire, either. I haven’t decided yet.

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10 Smart Ways to Become Debt Free

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Brian’s wife took on a part-time job to increase their income to throw at their debt. ACTION STEP: If you think you’re leaving money on the table, this article offers tips on how to ask for a raise. But if you currently do not have a system, read my tips on how to track your current spending.

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