The Frugal Girl

DECEMBER 11, 2023

We bought a cheap old trampoline and enclosed the bottom with chicken wire as their run It has been a learning curve to take care of this much land, as well as the chickens and cows we’ve since added. In my free time I enjoy canning and preserving food (well, I enjoy the results of it, ha!), canned peaches = summer in a jar 2.

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The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

I also had a blog several years ago (a little more on that below), but these days I write periodic essays at A Word on Substack as well as short, inspiring (I hope) messages most mornings at Good Notes. It was during that time that I came across Kristen’s blog and I loved her voice and practical tips. Fun fact: J.D.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 1, 2014

For example, dusting is similar to vacuuming. I’ve started applying this concept in my work day as well as to my personal tasks. Checking my email, checking comments on my blogs, and visiting my social media accounts are all tasks that are somewhat similar and require similar levels of mental exertion.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 5, 2014

She runs MoneyZen Wealth Management , and has a financial blog geared toward helping women master their finances. How we handle our money early in life can impact us in future years- for example, young adults who rely on credit may find themselves continuing this pattern throughout life and consumed with debt.” –Kimberly Foss, CFP, CPWA.

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Couponing 101

JUNE 2, 2019

I blog over at Organic Deals & Coupons. Some examples are Organic Valley, Horizon Organic, Stonyfield, and Annie’s. Late July is a great example. You can usually combine the 10% with your coupons as well. 05 bag credits as well. The following is a guest post by Susan at Organic Deals and Coupons.

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Koupon Karen

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

In this blog post, we explore the subtle but significant ways that family unity during funeral planning can not only ease the process but also leave a legacy of solidarity for generations to come. While the sorrow of loss can sometimes create rifts, it can also catalyze families to unite and support one another.

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Koupon Karen

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

In this blog post, we will provide you with some helpful tips on how to choose age-appropriate video games for kids, so you can feel confident in your child’s gaming choices and ensure they have a safe and enjoyable gaming experience. This will help ensure that the game is engaging and appropriate for them.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 4, 2012

It takes a well-thought-out business plan, it takes hard work initially with no guarantee of success, and there’s often scoffing along the way from all the people that think you’re crazy for trying something so unheard of. Let me try to explain this with a Warren Buffett example. Blogging for Passive Income.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 14, 2012

Try these websites too: Organic Consumers Association , Organic Kitchen , and Eat Well Guide. Celery, for example, is always on that list. For example, instead of buying fresh produce, purchase the frozen, canned, or dried stuff. Here’s a nice website that may help you to find a local farmer’s market in your area.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 28, 2022

If you are struggling with the rising grocery prices or maybe you need to make room for your family’s growing appetites, take a look at the following list and see what changes you can make to cut your grocery bill…and still eat really well! My budget has gone up quite a bit from when I first started blogging. 3 lbs = $2.99/lb

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

I pointed out the multitude of new blogs related to saving money, being frugal, getting debt under control and learning about finances. Peggy: Well, probably some of the same ones being espoused now (maybe our kids did pick up on some of our examples!). Peggy: Well, we did everything ourselves. Well here are some.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 30, 2011

Guest Post Author Bio: The following is a guest post from Brian at Home Insurance Comparison, an Australian personal finance blog created to help readers figure out how to properly compare home insurance options. One example of sustainable investing is found in community avenues. Getting Involved. Closing Thoughts.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 25, 2023

You may have to keep your product updated or your rental property well-maintained, in order to keep the passive dollars flowing. For example, language teachers and stock-picking advice may use this model. This could work especially well if you have a contact who can help you access discounted merchandise that few other people can find.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 27, 2015

If you have writing skills, life experience or special expertise, you could make money writing articles for blogs, company websites or ghost writing eBooks. I got started by having my own website, joining several blogging networks and getting to know other website owners via the networks and conferences. Medical transcriptionists.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 4, 2011

After seven years each straight of “higher” education (and all the student loans that go along with it), our husband/wife blogging team goal is to simply get back to broke. Broke Professional) about what we do everyday to save money, which is the subject of this blog swap. Join us on our journey at www.brokeprofessionals.com.

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Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 23, 2011

For 6 years, my kids have dictated my schedule and now I am juggling working part time outside of the home, shuttling my kids to soccer practice, managing our home, spending quality time with my family, training for my first half-marathon in October, and finding time to work in my blog and other projects. Click here to view more details.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 1, 2012

I have posted several images of checks sent to me by paid survey companies on my niche site as well as on my blog. These are just a handful of examples to demonstrate that money can be made by completing paid online surveys. You can read more about him and his work on his blog. So is there truly money to be made?

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Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

MARCH 4, 2010

But for Spring florals have gotten a serious makeover and this dress is the perfect example!! Well now you can get a little bit of that runway action in your own closet for less than $25 !! That’s right…it’s not a typo. This adorable dress is only $24.80 so click fast because it’s a guaranteed sell-out!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 20, 2011

Guest Post Author Bio: David Bakke enjoys living frugally in Atlanta and frequently shares his best financial tips and experiences on Money Crashers , an online resource ranked as one of the top personal finance blogs online. A good example of this is clipping coupons. For me, the process just isn’t cost-effective.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 2, 2012

Let me try to explain myself with a few examples. If you have faith in a particular product and would like to help others make money as business owners, this could be a great way to earn some passive income as well. Is it with one of my examples above, or do you have some other ideas? Blogging for Passive Income.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 3, 2013

Type in ‘sewing’ into your search engine and you will get a tremendous number of results, all the way from companies selling sewing machines, patterns, and material, to blogs, class offerings, books, magazines, videos and events! The Frugal Girl blog does a great job of discussing this point! Sewing is an art.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 30, 2012

Hopefully this advice can help you save some money as well and turn the art of haggling into a habit. I always use the example of big ticket items like furniture and electronics. This works really well in clothing stores, as well as home improvement warehouses like The Home Depot and Lowe’s.

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Simply CVS

SEPTEMBER 2, 2011

He’s the author of the WebMetricsGuru blog and a well-known conference speaker and analytics expert, but Social Media Analytics is is first book, a surprise given how much he writes. He gives real-world examples of companies grappling with those issues, along with the tools and techniques that they use.

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Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

APRIL 5, 2010

Take for example this lime green number from Gottex … the color is fresh, fun and vivid and those cut out mesh details reveal just the right amount of skin but still hide our not so sexy parts! They’re like the Rolls Royce of swimsuits and while they’re usually well over $150 I found this one on sale for $99 at Speigel !

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Simply CVS

JANUARY 2, 2018

You can always give a call to the office as well if you have any questions that come up during the application process. You’ll note that all the names in BOLD in the email example above are areas where you can personalize through your system. Camp Registration Resources: 10 Best Camp Marketing Blogs. Your Awesome Camp.

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Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

NOVEMBER 15, 2009

I happen to be in LOVE with this dress from Ruche and it’s a perfect example of those dresses that can work well for a mutitude of parties/events. Tags: Online Bargains budget fashion fashion blog fashion blogs Fashion expert Look for Less ruche ruche discounts shop ruche style blog style expert.

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Family Balance Sheet

JULY 13, 2016

They write a personal blog, Where Love Takes Us. Also sell cheap practical stuff at key times, example: for 3 years we sold glow necklaces at the local fireworks shows in our cities during July 4th weekend. Example, Farrah would want a pedicure. Photos from that is on our blog. Please welcome Drew & Farrah.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 31, 2014

This will enable you to see what offers your friends have on their Cartwheel lists in the app experience as well as via Facebook’s open graph stories. interacting with Cartwheel (example: adding an offer from a collection to your list), and via social sharing (an invited friend who joins Cartwheel).

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Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

DECEMBER 14, 2009

A few weeks ago I posted a video of me interviewing Tory Burch and many of you wrote in asking where I got my totally 80’s blazer with the shoulder pads… well it’s from Alice + Olivia and my very generous hubby purchased it for me as an anniversary present when we were in NYC.

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Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

NOVEMBER 18, 2012

For example, how cute is this version of Olivia’s grey leather jacket? I wear it with everything, and love that it goes really well with both dark and light hues. For More From Brittany Check Out Her Blog, The Subtle Statement. Old Navy give you the same style for under $50 ! And most of their jackets are priced under $40 !

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 12, 2011

She blogs about ways to make and save money as well as what she is up to at her blog www.kylieofiu.com. You may as well flush that money down the toilet. A car is a perfect example; once driven off the lot, the value drops by $10,000 on many models. A lot of people think being environmentally friendly costs a lot.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 10, 2011

Mike is the owner of CreditCardForum.com, which is a forum and blog for discussing credit-related topics. For example, the card from Phillips 66/Conoco/76 does give a rebate of 4% at their stations, but there is a maximum of $50 in rewards that will be given each billing cycle. Gotcha #2: Not all gas purchases qualify.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 31, 2013

Last fall, I was contacted by World Vision to host a review and giveaway on my blog for one of their Christmas presents. I researched the company as well as several other companies that sponsor children, and I was impressed with World Vision. I hope through our example that our son will be able to become even more charitable.

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Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

APRIL 25, 2011

Cameron Diaz always manages to look put together but never looks like she is trying too hard…a perfect example, this red carpet look she wore to the Bad Teacher premiere! And in case you don’t have one, here’s one very similar to the one Cameron is wearing, that will go well with the linen jacket.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 12, 2011

Money Cactus: Wealth Creation Online: Invest It Wisely Interview – There are a stack of really great personal finance blogs online and keeping up with them can be tough, this series introduces you to those who I think are well worth knowing about. The College Investor: Top Five College Myths – Dispelled!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2012

My Multiple Incomes: Blogging and Freedom of Speech – A look at where your freedom of speech ends when you blog. Discussing how it is easier to eat healthy when you have food stamps but once that is gone or you have “graduated” from the program, you can no longer eat as well. Well I’ll let you decide.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 21, 2012

Well, this time I have done it again and put together some good laughs for you to enjoy on your Monday morning. Each clip corresponds with one of the blog posts included this week. John S from Frugal Rules shares Blogging Tips From a Beginner , and says, “Before I began blogging, I thought there was a difficult point of entry.

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