The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

After I had kids, I swapped that time to growing all sorts of interesting heirloom foods in my backyard. Every May, when school gets out, the lawns around campus are filled with items students didn’t want to bother bringing home. Paper is one of my favorite simple, yet frugal sources of entertainment!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 31, 2011

It’s simple: Wind is affordable,” says the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA). Your neighbors may complain – they take awhile to get used to. With just a few moving parts, they are simple and efficient, a smaller version of turbines found on commercial wind farms.

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Home Economical New Jersey ReNew 113

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 20, 2012

It’s true that some may not be able to afford that trip to Paris they’ve been dreaming of, but they can afford to take their family on a vacation that doesn’t involve an inflatable pool in their backyard instead of a beach, and a Netflix marathon in lieu of a sightseeing tour. Your family may not have the time to take vacation time.

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Vacation Travel Insurance Airfare 202

Saving Cents With Sense

MARCH 1, 2012

And as dark as they may be, true life crimes are intriguing to me – it is probably the psychology instructor in me, but I really am fascinated with understanding how people think, why they do they things they do, and ultimately how that effects others. This was not a simple case.

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Movies Psychology Kids and Family Backyard 53

Saving Everyday

MARCH 10, 2019

Make it a point to step out of your everyday routine and do something different, which can be as simple as going to see a free show instead of looking at your computers or phones all day. Sometimes, keeping it simple is the most fun! It might be freezing outside, but don’t let that stop you from having fun.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JUNE 4, 2013

Enjoy a backyard bonfire. Set up an obstacle course in your backyard. You can find free movie codes by doing a simple Google search for them! Plus, you may have noticed that some of them allow children to have fun while serving others and their community as well! Host a neighborhood dog wash. Just call first.

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Activism Family Kids and Family Library 111

Saving Cents With Sense

JUNE 21, 2016

Enjoy a backyard bonfire. Set up an obstacle course in your backyard. You can find free movie codes by doing a simple Google search for them! Plus, you may have noticed that some of them allow children to have fun while serving others and their community as well! Host a neighborhood dog wash. Just call first.

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Activism Family Library Kids and Family 40

Saving Cents With Sense

JULY 8, 2013

Summertime is the perfect time for growing a window sill or backyard herb garden. You may also want to try to make your own laundry detergent now that you can add your own natural fragrance. Take a simple sprig of rosemary and insert it into your bottle of olive oil. 10 Fun and Frugal Ways to Use Herbs in Your Home.

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Frugal Home Home and Garden Used 63

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 15, 2014

Don’t use a pressure sprayer on your roof though as you may dislodge the shingles as you are spraying off the bleach. I got a lot of exercise walking from the backyard to the house to refill it! The process itself is simple. Bleach and water. I ended up using around 4 gallons of regular bleach. Consequently it took longer.

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Home and Garden Growing Steep Gardening 160

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 7, 2012

Spring and summer are rapidly approaching and we all know what that means – lush green lawns, sweet-smelling flowering planters, and overflowing backyard gardens. Depending on where you live you may or may not be able to catch enough water to provide for all your watering needs, but that shouldn’t stop you from trying.

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Bills Home and Garden Collectibles New Mexico 203

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 8, 2014

Some of you may take umbrage at things I consider wants, and that is OK. What was a want or a luxury to parents or grandparents may have actually become something most of us consider a need. Things you may have (or want) but may not actually need. Some of you may need them for your business however. Smart phones.

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Phones Parenting Kids and Family Credit Cards 204

Penny Pinchin' Mom

MARCH 11, 2024

Bad spending habits when grocery shopping often opens up the door to lots of impulse purchase buying—things that you may end up not needing or using until they go bad. Go build a treehouse in the backyard or teach your kids how to bake. With a meal plan, you will only get what you need. Clean company, although that would be great.

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Saving Money Money Mom Used 52

Frugal Luxuries

SEPTEMBER 22, 2015

I find this simple strategy invaluable in curbing impulse spending. Typically the share consists of a box of vegetables, but other farm products may be included. In a world that touts as desirable that which is quick, easy, or new, there is pleasure in discovering the forgotten art of simple cookery.

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Growing Canning Home and Garden Friends And Family Sale 40

For the Mommas

JUNE 16, 2013

Remember, Target Coupons may be stacked with a manufacturer coupon. bug control backyard pretreat $1 exp 07/20/13. Simple facial care item $1 exp 07/20/13. There are new Target Coupons available to print. ACCU-CHEK Nano meter FREE w/purch of SmartView test strips exp 07/20/13. ACT mouthwashes $2.50/2 oz or larger exp 07/20/13.

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Purex Target Food and Drink Edge Shaving Gel 49

For the Mommas

SEPTEMBER 1, 2012

Note: Prices may vary by store. . each after coupon Hershey's Simple Pleasures Chocolates, 5.6 oz - $2.98 $2/1 Hershey's Simple Pleasures Chocolates, exp. 9/30/12 (SS 08/19/12) $1/1 Hershey's Simple Pleasures printable. $ each after coupon Hershey's Simple Pleasures Chocolates, 5.6

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For the Mommas

SEPTEMBER 8, 2012

Note: Prices may vary by store. . each after coupon Hershey's Simple Pleasures Chocolates, 5.6 oz - $2.98 $2/1 Hershey's Simple Pleasures Chocolates, exp. each after coupon Hershey's Simple Pleasures Chocolates, 5.6 oz - $2.98 $2/1 Hershey's Simple Pleasures Chocolates, exp. 12/31/12 (RP 07/29/12).

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Walmart Beech Nut King's Hawaiian Right Guard 51

Coupons Do Work

APRIL 19, 2015

Huggies Diapers, Jumbo pk - $12.49 - B1G1 50% OFF $12.49 - Prices may vary by store. - $2.00/1 L''Oréal Paris Revitalift Radiant Smoothing Wet Cleansing Towelettes, 30 ct - $6.99 $6.99 - Prices may vary by store. - $1.00/1 oz - $5.79 $5.79 - Prices may vary by store. - $1.00/1 Stacks With. - $3.00/1 05/16/15). - $2.00/1

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For the Mommas

APRIL 23, 2016

1 Huggies Little Movers Diapers printable [Offer value may vary] $3/2 Huggies Little Snugglers Diapers printable $3/1 Huggies Little Movers Diapers printable $1.50/1 Final Price: $2.00 $1 ECB wyb Huggies diapers, Pull-Ups, GoodNites, Tru-Fit refill pk or Little Swimmers 17-20 ct $8.99 $1.50/1 4/23/16 (SS 04/03/16).

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