The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Today, we’re meeting a reader who has managed to live for 2.5 Do you have any tips for frugal travel or vacations? On a recent trip that involved flying, I packed dry oats, dry chia seeds, frozen homemade applesauce, homemade cookies, a loaf of Jimmy John’s bread made into 3 salami sandwiches, and a bag of baby carrots.

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The Frugal Girl

MARCH 4, 2024

I’m Mary, and it’s a pleasure to participate in Kristen’s Meet a Reader series. What frugal tips have you tried and abandoned? I finally wised up, and I’ve been buying prepped and packaged baby spinach and spring greens for years. Do you have any tips for frugal travel or vacations? Mary, thanks so much for joining in!

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Nicoles Nickels

DECEMBER 28, 2013

Meet Lalaloopsy Baby Pillow Featherbed ! Although she’s quiet she sometimes snores, so make sure to tip-toe across the floor. Features: • Soft, huggable baby doll. Baby Pillow has a star body pattern. Baby hat is a sheep-like design. Baby hat is a sheep-like design. Heart shaped pacifier. .

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The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 22, 2024

Today we’re meeting a reader who is an artist, a homeschooler, a boy-mom, and a renter by choice. After our second son was born, we were renting a house that the owner was also hoping to sell, and they were showing it, and I was stressed out and worried about moving with a baby…and we bought the house. Hello, everyone!

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 18, 2016

I often buy the frozen Birds Eye Baby Broccoli Florets. Sunday: My oldest daughter had a YMCA district swim meet. Relatives from out of town came to watch so we all went out to dinner to celebrate her qualifying for the PA YMCA State meet at Penn State in a relay. 11 Simple Meal Planning Tips. 8 Freezer Meal Recipes.

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JUNE 11, 2019

The cost of having a baby is steep. These simple money-saving tips can help you focus more on your new baby and less on your strained budget. . These simple money-saving tips can help you focus more on your new baby and less on your strained budget. . Complete Baby Registries. Shop Secondhand.

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Saving With Shellie

JULY 6, 2015

There is a HUGE baby sale happening at Target this week! This is a great time to stock up on diapers, wipes, formula and other baby essentials. Now through Sunday you can score a $20 gift card when you spend $125 on baby essentials or a $40 gift card when you spend $200+. Get $40 Gift Card WYB $200 of Baby Items.

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Saving In Akron

MARCH 11, 2011

Babies R Us – Saturday Noon-3pm, Super Baby Shower: for all expectant moms as well as their family and friends. Come learn about the must-have products for every mom's Baby Registry, valuable tips and ideas for planning a baby shower, plus enjoy savings and free giveaways.

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Saving In Akron

SEPTEMBER 9, 2011

Babies R Us - Saturday 9/10 from 12-2pm, Baby Safety Day Event: Come learn all about your baby's safety from car seat & home safety to other great baby tips. Saturday 9/10 from 1pm-3pm Education Open House: Meet instructors & see class samples. Select stores will have a chance to meet George.

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Saving With Shellie

JULY 1, 2013

Meet all 32 characters in this fun to read book, Sofia Makes a Friend. Be sure you Follow me on Pinterest and check out my boards for recipes , craft ideas and other frugal living tips ! Freebies Baby/Kids' Do you know a child who love Sofia the First? Right now you can download a FREE Sofia the First eBook.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 11, 2014

Breaking it down forces you to visualize your major savings goals separately, so that you can take the appropriate steps to meet them. So, if you have $500 to put into savings this month, and you are really focusing on getting ready for baby, you might put $350 toward your baby fund and only $150 toward the vacation.

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Saving With Shellie

MAY 16, 2013

If you are having a baby or headed to a baby shower soon, there is a nice deal today on Halo Sleepsacks. Adjustable swaddle allows for swaddling arms in or out to meet child’s changing needs. Unzips from the bottom to allow babies to stay swaddled during diaper changes. They are just $9.99 About the Sleep Sack.

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Saving In Akron

JANUARY 6, 2012

Babies R Us -. Tuesday 1/10 at 6:30pm, Breastfeeding Basics: Get practical tips and learn about great products designed to help prepare you for feeding success. From 1-3pm, Education Open House: See projects, meet instructors & find out which class is best for you. Here is a list of some great, FREE activities this weekend.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

I read this book around the same time that I became a mother and left the full-time workforce to stay at home with our new baby. It was a hard transition for me to go from being a major financial contributor in our marriage to staying at home with a baby and not bringing in a paycheck. Treat the position like a job.

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Saving With Shellie

APRIL 10, 2014

Gives a baby physical exercise to develop baby’s neck, back and leg muscles and improve gross motor skills. Rock, spin and bounce actions that provide your baby with plenty of exercise to strengthen legs, back and neck muscles. Provides baby with secure learn and play environment. Brings toys closer to baby.

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Saving Everyday

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Let’s discuss babies and toddlers at Disney World! We’re answering frequently asked questions and sharing our own personal tips and tricks! Hello and welcome to our Disney Baby 101 series, where I, as a first-time mom, discuss the ins and outs of preparing for a Walt Disney World vacation!

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Saving With Shellie

OCTOBER 1, 2013

Meet Harold the Merman, a bumbling likable character that unfortunately didn’t make it to the final film but has always been held dear in the hearts of co-writer and co-directors Ron Clements and John Musker. Be sure you Follow me on Pinterest and check out my boards for recipes , craft ideas and other frugal living tips !

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 14, 2013

On Sundays, we’ll meet here to catch our breath, and let everyone know how we’re finding our $1000. I actively do all of the tips below and my grocery spending regularly fits into our budget and my family eats quality meals for a fraction of the price. So read through the below tips and attack that grocery bill!

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Saving With Shellie

JULY 26, 2013

The Royal Baby was even seen wrapped in one on the way home from the hospital. Combine multiple items to meet the $30 mark, use your $15 credit and save big on some great necessities for your little one! Find more Baby Bargains happening now and snag some great buys for your littlest ones!

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Saving With Shellie

AUGUST 15, 2013

If you are having a baby or headed to a baby shower soon, there is a nice deal today on Halo Sleepsacks. Adjustable swaddle allows for swaddling arms in or out to meet child’s changing needs. Adjustable swaddle allows for swaddling arms in or out to meet child’s changing needs. They are just $9.99

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Saving With Shellie

MAY 27, 2013

Also at selection locations, meet the LEGOLAND Discovery Center Master Model Builder and Bertie the Mascot. Be sure you Follow me on Pinterest and check out my boards for recipes , craft ideas and other frugal living tips ! Freebies Baby/Kids Entertainment Fave Deals' Checkout the Kids Workshop website for all the details.

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Saving With Shellie

AUGUST 19, 2013

Join Crazy Dave on an adventure where you’ll meet, greet and defeat legions of zombies from the dawn of time to the end of days. Be sure you Follow me on Pinterest and check out my boards for recipes , craft ideas and other frugal living tips ! Freebies Baby/Kids' Find more Freebies I’ve posted recently.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 22, 2013

In a year I was married and pregnant and staying home with babies. The more variety of experiences you get inside a company, the broader your view of the company becomes and the more people within the company you meet. Career Tips' It was really the only offer I had.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 18, 2014

It’s not often that you connect with people through the internet and get the chance to meet them in person and form friendships. When my kids were younger, I got to try many baby products for reviews and giveaways. Career Tips' I’ve met some of my blog readers in person. I’m very grateful to my blog for this.

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Saving With Shellie

DECEMBER 2, 2013

If you are shopping baby travel system check out this deal. Baby Travel Systems Spree Stroller Features: For a child up to 50-pounds. Deluxe padded, multi-position reclining seat helps keep baby comfortable. Rigorously crash tested to meet or exceed federal safety standards. Five-point harness system.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 1, 2015

My biggest boost in self confidence came when I had babies. If your expectations aren’t met, look elsewhere for companionship or start training those around you to meet them. Will your life be miserable if you don’t meet that expectation? Is it moral and just for you to meet that expectation? Is it valid?

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JULY 2, 2019

However, both Disneyland and Walt Disney World policies allow guests to bring outside food and drink into the parks as long as they meet certain guidelines. These guidelines include rules like: you can’t bring alcohol, food must be premade, and only baby food can be packaged in glass.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 5, 2012

Think about what your decision will do to your situation, why you think you want to make this decision (is it just to make yourself feel good or meet someone else’s expectations?), Take Baby Steps Start by saying no to small things. Your behavior doesn’t necessarily have to meet their expectations.

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Saving In Akron

DECEMBER 2, 2011

Babies R Us -. Tuesday 12/6 at 6:30pm, Breastfeeding Basics: Get practical tips and learn about great products designed to help prepare you for feeding success. From 1-3pm, Meet instructors & see class samples, 50% off selected classes all day and Wilton®Decorating Basics only $17.50! Sponsored by Medela.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 18, 2014

I read Millionaire Women Next Door around the same time that I became a mother and left the full-time work force to stay at home with our new baby. It was a hard transition for me to go from being an equal financial contributor in my marriage to staying at home with a baby and not bringing in a paycheck. Create your financial goals.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 31, 2015

I loved being home with my birth family as a kid, going to elementary and high school, finding new found freedom at college in my teens and early twenties, striking out on my own in my twenties, having and raising my babies in my twenties and thirties. I lost my stay at home baby weight and emerged a slim confident young career woman.

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Saving With Shellie

JULY 30, 2014

It is great for nursing, tummy time and helping babies learn to sit up on their own. These would make great baby shower gifts! Remember you can mix and match any of these deals to meet your shopping or stock up needs. Deals Around Town Baby Household Kids Target' -Get $10 off a $40 in-store pickup order.

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Coupons Do Work

AUGUST 27, 2016

Manufacturer Newspaper Coupons: Item being purchased must meet the terms and conditions of the coupon. Awesome Personalized, Pharmacy, and Baby Rewards: Check out the mPerks webpage to sign up to earn rewards just for shopping at Meijer! In the last two years, the company has made an overhaul to their saving systems.

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Saving With Shellie

JUNE 30, 2015

But you can combine your purchase from all three stores to meet the $50 minimum! Be sure you Follow me on Pinterest and check out my boards for recipes , craft ideas and other frugal living tips ! This includes Old Navy , Gap and Banana Republic. Please note that the FREE 2-day shipping only applies to orders of $50 or more.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 19, 2012

As a parent, you are super busy raising the next generation – having babies, earning enough to pay to raise them, and teaching them all of the things they need to know. Here are my retrospective tips on how to lead a focused life. You can dream at work in those brainstorming meetings or at the gym while you work out.

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Nicoles Nickels

NOVEMBER 28, 2013

Product Name: JOHNSON’S® Baby Intense Moisture Cream. JOHNSON’S® Baby introduces a new cream designed specifically for those times when baby’s skin is particularly dry and regular lotion doesn’t seem to do the job. Product Name: JOHNSON’S® Baby Creamy Oil (Aloe Vera & Vitamin E). Changing Mat.

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Saving Everyday

JANUARY 6, 2012

Babies R Us -. Tuesday 1/10 at 6:30pm, Breastfeeding Basics: Get practical tips and learn about great products designed to help prepare you for feeding success. Saturday 1/7 from 10:30am-1:30pm, Furry Friends Vinylmation Artist Signing: Meet the Designers of the newest Disney Store Exclusive Vinylmation Series Furry Friends.

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