The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

In a previous Meet a Reader post, we met MB in MN. I loved the article, so I started hitting up your archives. This was a time I had been thinking about not teaching anymore and staying home, so I was looking for new ideas to be thrifty. He is also thrifty and is much better at budgeting than I. Know what’s funny?

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Kids and Family Money Home and Garden Frugal 189

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 16, 2012

I started this site as a way of meeting some new people and having some interesting conversations and it has transformed into something much more than that. The most enjoyable part of this whole thing though has been meeting all of you. I am still in shock. I cannot believe I started this blog just over two years ago.

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Prizes Personal Finance Finance Giveaway 274

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 10, 2013

Figuring out a budget and how to meet those goals? Read Club Thrifty’s perspective on being able to afford living until 90 to see if you’re on track to live out your golden years in a financially stable way. Finalizing your 2013 goals? 90 is the new 70? PET Archives: How to make your own clothes.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 1, 2012

Miss T told me that she thinks everyone is looking for ways to maximize their earnings and stretch their dollar and an article on how to make extra money would be timely. I don’t disagree with her, and in this article I’d like to share one specific way one can make some of that extra dough online with their spare time. Paid Surveys.

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Money Insurance Personal Finance 2007 183

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 30, 2011

I’ll be expanding more on this concept in upcoming articles. We all have traits that help us meet our goals. For me, saving money is easier due to my having thrifty hobbies, enjoying having a few nice things instead of many mediocre ones, and being a homebody at heart.

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Frugal Hobby Green And Frugal Home and Garden 157

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 20, 2012

If you’re looking for an international experience but don’t have the cash to pay for, this article is for you. Be friendly to the locals you meet and trust in your instincts to find people everywhere who are happy to offer you a meal or a bed for the night. Can you do that for free too? Well, if not for free, then for very cheap.

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For the Mommas

NOVEMBER 25, 2013

Start by cutting the sock right were the heel and the leg portion meet, so its a straight line. Jenna is a couponer and an all around thrifty, DIY kind of women. Articles Get Crafty' Time- This takes anywhere from 10 minutes for a quick basic little guy to as long as you feel like playing with them.

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