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Frugal Valentine’s Day Ideas for Kids and Couples

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

You can create a frugal, meaningful Valentine’s Day that can be just as special to those you love AND can keep you on budget. Another option could be showing your kids pictures from when they were babies and sharing some of your favorite stories about them. What’s your favorite frugal way to celebrate Valentine’s Day?

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Meet a Reader | Gretchen from Oregon

The Frugal Girl

One of our baby rabbits Another big part of our lives is adoption. How long have you been reading The Frugal Girl?I I ‘ve been reading The Frugal Girl for 4+ years now, definitely pre-pandemic but I’m not sure how much before. What’s your biggest frugal win? There was no way I could afford that!

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Daily Frugal Tip: Store Plastic Grocery Bags in an Empty Baby Wipes Container

Couponing 101

Looking for an idea for reusing empty baby wipe containers? Do you have a Frugal Tip you’d like to share? Daily Frugal Tip: Store Plastic Grocery Bags in an Empty Baby Wipes Container is a post from Couponing 101. You can use them to store plastic grocery bags! Thanks, Cindy! Photo Credit.

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Meet a Reader | Karen from the Great Lakes

The Frugal Girl

How long have you been reading The Frugal Girl? I know I found The Frugal Girl through the Non-Consumer Advocate, and I’ve read nearly all the archives. I was not raised by frugal people, but my fiance (now husband) was very frugal, and I wanted to learn how to adopt some of the same mindset so we could be on the same page.

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Is Having a Baby Shower for a Second Child Greedy?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

If you have more than one child, did you have a baby shower for the second one? ” With a sprinkle, the party is usually smaller than the first one and guests bring essentials like diapers and wipes for the new baby. .” I have no idea what my mom received for my baby shower, and I don’t care, honestly.

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Summer Staycation Ideas: Enjoy the U.S. on a Budget

Family Balance Sheet

Yesterday, I shared ideas to explore and enjoy my home state’s capital city, of Harrisburg, PA and its surrounding communities this summer. Today, I’m sharing summer activities and ideas to enjoy cities and towns from all across the country. Portland, Oregon ~ Frugal Living NW. Arlington, Texas ~ Baby Boomer Rants.

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Daily Frugal Tip: Make Your Own Edible Finger Paint

Couponing 101

Here’s a great idea! Head over and visit It’s Gravy Baby to get the recipe. Do you have a Frugal Tip you’d like to share? Daily Frugal Tip: Make Your Own Edible Finger Paint is a post from Couponing 101. Try making some edible finger paint for the kids to have fun with! Please send me an email !