The Frugal Girl

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Last year, to make a little extra cash, I started boarding dogs through Rover, and I am about to start a very very part time job using my RN license for a home care company. We’re in a semi -rural area within 30 minutes of a few good-sized towns, and within 2-3 hours of several major cities. homemade bagels! Good for you guys.

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Money Kids and Family Frugal Parenting 195

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 12, 2016

I don’t have a recipe for nachos on the blog, but they’re so easy to make. I browned meat, using my homemade taco seasoning and layered chips, meat, cheese, chopped onions, and tomatoes on a large rimmed baking sheet. We’re always looking for new weekly meal plan ideas. 8 Freezer Meal Recipes.

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Leftovers Homemade Kids and Family Budgeting 100

Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 1, 2016

As an avid cook, I devour any food related resource that I find… pun intended… I search cooking magazines, blogs, Facebook pages, Pinterest boards, and websites looking for fresh inspiration for our weekly meal plans or my holiday entertaining menu. New recipes with photos and videos are added regularly.

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Cooking Tools Kitchen Microphones 100

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 29, 2015

Looking for new recipes, money-saving ideas, home-management tips, and strategies for debt-free living? So if you’re interested in subscribing to my free FBS Weekly, then you might have a chance to give these books a new life. Links and photos of the week’s money-saving tips, ideas and recipes all in one place.

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Win Personal Finance Debt Debt Free 100

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 30, 2014

April Wins : By using the same strategies from March , I was able to stay within our grocery budget of $450. We’re heading into grilling season and I always find this to be an easier time of year for me to plan a menu. If you’re stumped on how to use a particular ingredient, search for ideas on FBS or other recipe sites.

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Budgeting Budget Groceries Grocery 100

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Today, we’re meeting a reader who has managed to live for 2.5 Tell us a little about yourself When asked the question “Where are you from? I found Kristen while searching for a recipe for something, and just fell in love with her writing style & pictures. years with no car (and two small kids!).

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Kids and Family Parenting Cars Car 192

Savings Corner

DECEMBER 27, 2023

If you’re trying to find the small business idea that’s right for you, ask yourself the following questions: Where is there a need in the market, and how can your skills satisfy that need? Your less math-friendly entrepreneurs could use your help in keeping their personal and business finances in order.

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Real Estate Re-use Podcasts Work 52

Saving In Akron

MAY 31, 2011

I also did not know this, but you can add these potatoes to your favorite recipe to liven it up. Betty Crocker through My Blog Spark, has generously give me a prize pack to give away to one of my readers. Subscribe to my blog via email or RSS and leave me a comment letting me know you subscribed. if your store doubles).

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Betty Crocker Giveaway Prizes Daughter 145

Saving Everyday

MARCH 18, 2020

Speaking of ingredients, you’ll only need a few for this recipe , so quality matters. They’re thick, full of flavor, and melt to cheesy perfection. For an extra pop of flavor use, the onion flavor like in this recipe but use what you want. Use a biscuit cutter or mason jar lid to make egg circles.

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Freezers Breakfast Making Toaster Ovens 85

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 23, 2014

For years, I thought the only way to get broth for recipes was to buy it at the store. Then, a guest poster on my blog shared her simple recipe for homemade chicken stock. I’ll never use store bought broth again. In addition, the at home versions are often healthier than the store bought counterparts. And the taste?

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At Home Making Home Food 199

Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

NOVEMBER 29, 2010

These are easily my favorite business cards but you can use them for everything! Towne & Reese Earrings , $25 Everyone can use a little bling in their life and Towne & Reese makes jewelry affordable…check out their entire collection! And who can’t use a picture frame? Betty Crocker Box-o-Recipes , $17.95

Budgeting 85

Budgeting Budget Holiday Gifts 85

Saving Everyday

MARCH 18, 2020

Speaking of ingredients, you’ll only need a few for this recipe , so quality matters. They’re thick, full of flavor, and melt to cheesy perfection. For an extra pop of flavor use, the onion flavor like in this recipe but use what you want. Use a biscuit cutter or mason jar lid to make egg circles.

Freezers 52

Freezers Breakfast Making Toaster Ovens 52

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 28, 2014

I did something different this month and used cash instead of my debit card. I found it easier to keep a tab on my grocery spending and I’m going to continue to use cash. Thankfully, nothing happened to my account, but my bank issued us new cards anyway. With cash, there’s no chance of credit card tampering.

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Budgeting Budget February Groceries 124

Couponing 101

MAY 4, 2013

This audio series is an excellent teaching tool – especially if you’re an auditory learner! In the Kitchen {Recipes and Cooking}. Working from Home/Blogging. Your Blogging Business: Tax Tips and Tricks. How to Grow Your Blog and Manage Your Home. Simple Blogging. 31 Days to Clean. Tell Your Time.

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Health and Beauty Work From Home Budgeting Budget 97

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 6, 2013

When you’re stressed-out, a little sunshine and fresh air will do wonders. You can also use it as reference in the future for some important details that might have forgotten. Blogging is also a good hobby you can undertake. One of the main advantages of cooking is that the end product is definitely useful.

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Hobby Cheap Gardening Garden 213

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

We use an online account like, Capital One 360 (my referral link). But when you’re trying to save money, cut out this costly expense. Here are my freezer cooking tips and recipes. When we’re crazy busy and the family is demanding that they be fed, I always have the ingredients for spaghetti on hand.

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Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 100

Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 9, 2011

I have mastered the main recipe and we love many of the variations offered in the book, such as Olive bread, calzones, flat breads, focaccias and pizzas. Okay, so maybe 300 pounds isn't so far off for us, but it will be worth every baked fresh bite. The Pioneer Woman Cooks: Recipes from an Accidental Country Girl.

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Martha Stewart Cooking Bread Baking 127

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 7, 2015

She shares delicious recipes, money saving tips and frugal living posts at her blog, Stacy Makes Cents. Tell us about you and your family. We ended up using my remaining collage savings to pay that off. We did follow Dave Ramsey’s plan – we’re still following it as we save for the future.

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Debt Free Debt Budgeting Budget 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2011

Eric at Narrow Bridge tells us 5 ways we can use the 2011 payroll tax break. Canadian Finance Blog tells us how our spare change can really add up. Canadian Personal Finance Blog shares with us what he has learned about money management over the years. He just turned 50 this week. Happy bday!!! Going Green.

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January Personal Finance Green And Frugal Finance 113

Nicoles Nickels

FEBRUARY 9, 2011

Whether you´re already following a weight management plan or looking to start a new one, sometimes it´s the small changes that can make a huge difference. They´re a terrific addition to any meal and a delicious way to achieve better health in 2011. For more information and great recipe ideas visit [link].

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Green Giant Green Prizes Giveaway 64

Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 11, 2016

I’m busy raising my daughters with my 50-something husband, managing our small business, and writing my blog. They’re taking a gap year between high school and college. We’re struggling with it all too. If you’re married, you MUST do this with your spouse.) I really am enjoying this decade though.

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Emergency Fund Money Finance Debt 100

Nicoles Nickels

FEBRUARY 8, 2011

While you´re there, start your savings with a recipe for an easy Taco Night at home, which features brands you love, including Old El Paso®.*Coupons Giveaway: The folks over at Publix and My Blog Spark have graciously decided to give one (1) lucky Nicole’s Nickels reader a $25 Publix giftcard to use!

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Publix Meals Giveaway El Paso 68

Nicoles Nickels

SEPTEMBER 28, 2011

Finally, don’t forget to look at our customer personalized recipe cards and recipe card sets. They’re perfect for recording all your family’s favorite recipes, handing them down for generations.” The site was easy to use and very intuitive.

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Paper Giveaway Brother Journal 60

Nicoles Nickels

MAY 2, 2011

Add Betty Crocker flavored mashed potatoes to your favorite recipe for an ideal addition to any dinner-time dish. I tend to make most meals from scratch but if you’re in a rush these are yummy! subscribe to my blog (either via email using the box in the left sidebar OR via RSS feed). Make sure to grab a $.55

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Betty Crocker Giveaway Main Dishes Prizes 66

Saving Everyday

NOVEMBER 9, 2015

And my Pumpkin Cake has been one of the most popular recipes on the blog since I posted it. Seriously, if you’re ever in Nashville, go out of your way to try these donuts. To keep these quick and easy , I use my favorite yellow cake mix from Trader Joe’s, but you can use any white or yellow cake mix you want.

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Cupcakes Trader Joes Cake Desserts 40

Nicoles Nickels

APRIL 4, 2011

They have added new menu items with ramped up spices or cooled down flavors from their original recipes, like Kicked-Up Queso, Blazin’ Big Mouth Bites, Jalapeno Chicken Quesadillas and Sweet Maple BBQ Chicken Crispers. But, just in case you liked the taste the way it was, the original recipes are still on the menu!

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Giveaway Las Vegas Eating Out Disney World 70

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 9, 2015

Acadia’s advice is to be creative and think about your talents and gifts and how you could use them to make extra money. She also started a blog. Acadia’s husband used his handy skills to fix up their home that they eventually sold for a profit. If you’re unsure, wait two days before making larger purchases.

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Debt Free Debt Budgeting Budget 100

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

If you need to find some wiggle room in your budget, or combat the rising grocery prices, or maybe make room for your family’s growing appetites, take a look at the following list and see what changes you can make to reduce what you’re spending on groceries…and still eat really well! You’ll be thankful later. Thaw as needed.

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Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 113

Couponing 101

DECEMBER 18, 2014

If you’re also on a tight budget and stressing out about how many people you still have to shop for, you’ve come to the right place! Hot Cocoa Mix Three Ways via Juggling Act Mama Peppermint stick, white chocolate, and marshmallow…there’s a recipe for the base and the add-ons! In other words? Inexpensive yet creative?

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DIY Christmas Gifts Homemade 91

Frugal Luxuries

NOVEMBER 26, 2014

In the interest of full disclosure, this is my very first sponsored post (although we''ve been approached numerous times since the 2008 creation of this blog). A three-inch section burns for approximately an hour, while the smart design ensures a better use of wax than traditional shapes. Why Uncommon Goods ?

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Gifts Plants Catalog DIY 49

Nicoles Nickels

JUNE 19, 2011

Printing the coupons by clicking here supports this blog! Print now, hold on to them, and wait for a good deal to use them! FYI – sometimes coupons reset several times each month so even if you have already printed 2 of a certain coupon, try to print it again – if you’re lucky, it was reset and you can print 2 more!

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Sally Hansen Sears Blu Ray Eyeglasses 45

Nicoles Nickels

JUNE 26, 2011

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Sally Hansen Blu Ray Sears Eyeglasses 45

Frugal Luxuries

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

It is the careful use of goods and resources. Each of us possesses the ability to exercise it. I confess to being compelled to frugal home-keeping action whenever I visit my blog friend Terri's blog. I re-purpose them by painting the outsides white using ordinary acrylic wall paint and a brush.

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Art Frugal Painting Home and Garden 40

Nicoles Nickels

MAY 1, 2012

I’ve teamed up with my two good blogging friends Karen from Koupon Karen and Keri Lyn from She Saved and we put together a Mother’s Day gift guide that I think you will enjoy a lot! Only the finest ingredients are used, most of which can be found in anyone’s kitchen. The perfect gift for Mother’s Day.

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Giveaway Bath and Body Works Mother's Michael's 95

Nicoles Nickels

DECEMBER 18, 2011

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Sears Photos Jiffy Lube Blu Ray 45

Nicoles Nickels

NOVEMBER 13, 2011

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Sears Jiffy Lube Hormel Refrigerators 40

Nicoles Nickels

NOVEMBER 20, 2011

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Sears Jiffy Lube Refrigerators Chuck E Cheese 49