The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 29, 2024

We use the eggs, harvest meat & if I can’t get out to hunt venison we’ve had friends give us meat. What’s one thing you aren’t remotely tempted to splurge on? I’ve been an RN for 22 years at the same hospital, primarily ER/TC. We have sheep, an old goat, chickens, guineas, dogs & cats.

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Arkansas Frugal College Kids and Family 177

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 17, 2013

I used to darn my family’s socks, but now don’t. I give away perfectly good electronics because they are ‘out of date’ – they don’t work with new software. In his world, if you couldn’t fix it yourself, you were pretty worthless – because you just couldn’t throw something out and get a new one.

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Repairs San Francisco Radios Garage 214

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 22, 2013

Sure I knew about the ‘White sales’ – the ones stores used to have in January on sheets and towels and such, but I really hadn’t a clue that there is a best time to buy many other things! You may decide you don’t need or want the item at all if you push yourself to wait to get a bargain on it! Other tips.

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Buy Buying Consignment Shops TVs 223

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 23, 2017

If you don’t have enough money to put food on the table, you are going to do something about it. They won’t save up for it. As a young mom, I saved like mad – going to garage sales, thrift stores and accepting hand me downs on toys and clothing. What is it that makes a person a saver?

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Making Recession College 401K 124

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

We already know that we don’t bring stuff with us into the world and it doesn’t exit with us when we leave. Kids will naturally accumulate stuff, even when they can’t buy it. Because we don’t yet have jobs that pay much, we can’t afford to go get a lot of stuff. You want stuff.

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Cycle Kids and Family Friends And Family Sale Garage Sale 113

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 24, 2012

You really can wait on most things – but do act fast on those items that will cause further damage if you don’t handle them. Garage or estate sales. Thrift shops. I found wood frames for my national park posters and a wildlife themed shower curtain at the local thrift stores. Make it yourself items.

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Renovation Home Real Estate Re-use 189

Couponing 101

AUGUST 6, 2019

Luckily, you don’t have to spend a fortune to get appropriate sports gear for your child. If your child is still relatively new to the sport, he or she probably doesn’t need new equipment just yet. Don’t Buy High-End Equipment. Sports equipment can get pricey.

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Sports Kids Craigslist Kids and Family 40

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 19, 2014

Many of the other items I needed like cloth diapers and clothes for the baby in bigger sizes I bought from garage sales. Some people were very angry that these parents didn’t spend money on their kids. Others argued that they should not have children if they can’t or won’t spend money on them.

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Friends And Family Sale Clothing and Accessories Kids and Family Clothes 176

Couponing 101

DECEMBER 11, 2019

Wouldn’t it be nice to earn a little extra cash without leaving your child’s side? You might look for deals at thrift shops, garage sales, auctions, or stores that frequently sell discontinued products (like T.J. There’s no doubt about it: stay-at-home parents work hard. Online Teacher/Tutor.

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Parenting At Home Home Work From Home 104

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 10, 2013

Every year, we participate in our community''s yard sale. I''ll spend a weekend or two before the sale to go through closets, cupboards and drawers deciphering if this is the year that I don''t need that oval baking dish or that long sleeved blouse I haven''t worn since 2007. Pricing doesn''t have to be time consuming.

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Craigslist Sale Friends And Family Sale TVs 153

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 3, 2013

Although Mom didn’t sew much (she did mend), she made sure I took Home Ec in high school. If you can’t save money, need extra tools and have to learn how, why would anyone learn to sew? Why you don’t want to learn to sew. You won’t save money. It wasn’t stellar, but it did the job.

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Sewing Sewing Machines Machines Saving Money 201

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 13, 2012

They kind of look like the ones for sale at Curious Country Creations. Plan ahead and hit garage sales, but especially estate sales. You can pick up beautiful decorations, wreaths, linens, trees and more at these sales. Thrift stores are also a great place to shop. These make nice gifts too.

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Holiday Friends And Family Sale Kids and Family Christmas 202

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 11, 2016

Garage sale and thrift store furniture bargains abound. Our home furnishings include many cherished family heirlooms, such as an iron bed my folks bought at a sale, or the hand carved bed frame purchased by my great-grandfather. Since I’m retired, my time isn’t worth money. Ways to save on furniture.

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Re-use Used Furniture Furniture Recycle 100