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Meet a Reader | JenRR from the Midwest

The Frugal Girl

I’ve been an architect, day-care teacher to toddlers, and library clerk, but am currently a SAHM to a 14yo son and 9yo daughter. How did you get interested in saving money? At age 12, I started saving up my allowance and babysitting money to buy Christmas gifts for other children who were less fortunate. We love old toys!

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Caring Causes: From the Pocket of an Overcoat

Motherhood Moments

This dedicated community of dog lovers works to reduce euthanasia in crowded shelters and has saved and found well-matched homes for more than 10,000 dogs of all breeds, ages, and sizes since 2011. Robert and Kathy’s son Matthew is a violinist with the Oakland Symphony and Sacramento Philharmonic & Opera.

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Save Money: Buy These 7 Items Used

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

If you want to save money, one of the best options is to buy used. Not only can buying something second-hand help you save money, but it also reduces the amount of resources that you use. Before you buy new, consider whether or not you can save money — and the earth — by purchasing the following items used: Electronics.

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Free and Low Cost Programs for Your Children This Summer

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

The local library Every year my son, a book lover, signs up for the local library’s reading program. The top 50 readers are treated to a pizza and bowling party, which my son has been able to attend for the last three years. They can redeem the points for online prizes. Go Frugal'

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How to Get Your Child Excited About Reading

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

My son had an advanced reading age quite early and the books in the classroom held no interest for him and he started to lose interest in reading. We joined the local library when my second child was born to give an extra dimension to life for my daughter, who was not yet two. Road Tripping Alone – How To Do It Well.

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Barnes & Noble: Free Book Friday (1/20)

Saving In Akron

This is a great way to build you library. Michael Rickner, the son of an eminent archaeologist, is found dead of an apparent suicide, but his brother Jonathan knows that something more sinister is at play. Remember, you do not need to own a Nook to read and enjoy these books. Burns' conspiracy thriller gets off to a fast start.

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Barnes & Noble: Free Book Friday (3/4)

Saving In Akron

This is a great way to build you library. Now Anna must call on her KGB training and a keen sense of self-preservation to protect herself and her son—leading to a thrilling globe-trotting adventure. Every Friday, Barnes & Noble gives away a FREE ebook for your B&N Nook.

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