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Meet a Reader | Megan from California

The Frugal Girl

Tell us a little about yourself I’m 40 years old, married with two sons who are 11 and 7 years old. I racked up more debt to move to California, then the fancy car turned out to be a lemon, requiring a bunch of expensive repairs. So, here’s Megan! Me in one of my money mistakes! How has reading The Frugal Girl changed you?

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Should You Learn To Sew?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

If you can’t save money, need extra tools and have to learn how, why would anyone learn to sew? Time saved alone is worth the small effort you expend in learning how to make these repairs. We tend to throw away clothing instead of mending it and we count on cheap overseas labor to keep manufactured clothing easily affordable.

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Realistic Ways to Save Money Each Month

Saving Everyday

We already pay for Netflix, and my son-in-law lets us use his Apple TV account, so I’ll report back with an update on this post after we’ve tried it for a couple of months! My husband got all the gardening tools he needed at a fraction of the price. Income is ANY money that comes in (paychecks, side jobs, selling things, etc…).

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Meet a Reader | Mary from Reflections Around the Campfire

The Frugal Girl

Our son is 29 and biological. Even though Alan was an IT professional by trade, his logical mind also understands what makes all kinds of mechanical things work, and he can repair just about everything I break. It’s a tool, and it provides security and options. We consider her our “bonus kid” and our family is extremely close.

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Target Deals Week of 4/22/12

Saving In Akron

4/27/12 ( ALL YOU Mar '12) $10 MIR Youth Code or Revitalift Clinical Repair 10 Products, exp. 4/29/12 (SS 03/18/12). .) - $4.29 $1/1 Dove Men & Care Body Wash, Body & Face Bar, or Active Clean Shower Tool printable $1/1 Dove Men+Care Body and Face Bar, exp. FREE $10 Target gift card with purchase $69.99

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