The Frugal Girl
MARCH 4, 2024
How long have you been reading The Frugal Girl? I started reading The Frugal Girl about two years before I escaped from the workforce, which was almost eight years ago. Although my parents never specifically taught me about finances, they lived a frugal life by necessity. Tell us a little about yourself Hello, everyone!
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
AUGUST 14, 2012
Finding ways to fit organic foods into your budget is really not much different than any other endeavor of frugality. So even if you’re on a tight budget, you can still manage to go organic if you follow just a few of these tips. Organic organizations and associations are good starting points.
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Family Balance Sheet
NOVEMBER 13, 2015
Every week I share what we ate on our budget. Our montly grocery budget for my family of 4 is $500. We pretty much used up our entire restaurant budget this week, but we were able to follow some of. Not very frugal of me. How I Saved this Week: I bought 4 participating products and saved $4 off meat (no min. purchase).
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
OCTOBER 28, 2012
If you are one of these families who have eliminated spending on “wants” but still struggle to pay the bills or save money, perhaps cutting back on necessities is an option you should consider. We all need to eat on a daily basis, but you can cut back on your dining budget by eating at home. How to Save Money on Food.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
JULY 11, 2012
Your local library is a wonderful resource when it comes to saving money, and it is one that many people do not even know about. Take the time, now, to Google your local library if you do not know where it is already. If you have just found your library or if you haven’t visited yours in a while, you should schedule some time to visit.
Saving Cents With Sense
JUNE 5, 2013
A lot of people are looking for ways to cut their costs and adjust their lifestyles to lower budgets. Finally, one excellent way to lower your monthly bills is to be proactive about keeping your home plumbing repair costs at a minimum. Below are some steps that everyone can take to reduce the costs of their plumbing bills.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
OCTOBER 10, 2011
As the readers of Prairie EcoThrifter know: money, or lack thereof, is driving many people to become more frugal. Renting movies in this way is a great way to stick to your budget, over maintaining a dish or satellite TV system. Here are a few ideas to cultivate a more eco-friendly atmosphere – and save money – around your home.
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