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Designed to help families live on one income, the book is packed with ways to reduce expenses and expose hidden living costs.
More Reviews and RecommendationsJonni McCoy, author of Miserly Moms holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Speech Communications from the University of California at Santa Barbara. Prior to motherhood, she spent ten years as a senior buyer and supervisor for electronics firms such as Apple Computer and National Semiconductor. She presents seminars on living for less to women's groups and other conferences. She has been practicing her frugal ways since 1991.
Jonni has appeared on the Gayle King Show and The 700 Club, and radio programs such as Family Life Today and the Dick Staub Show. She has also been featured in Good Housekeeping and Woman's Day magazines. Jonni and her husband, Beau, make their home in Colorado Springs, Colorado, where they homeschool their children.
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January 03, 2008: This book was instrumental in teaching me how to save money. I had never been able to stick to a budget before, but with my baby as an incentive I was able to quit my job and stay home.
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October 10, 2001: I found this book to be extremely helpful and friendly. I tell all my friends who want to stay home with their kids- Get Jonni McCoy's Miserly Mom's and Dr. Laura's Parenthood by Proxy. Jonni McCoy tells you how and Dr. Laura tells you why.