The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 9, 2024

As well as other “from scratch” things like my current main hobby of teaching myself how to spin yarn from our sheeps’ wool. Although we had to invest in machines like a plucker and scalder for butchering chickens, as well as the animals and their shelters, eventually our home-raised meat will be basically free.

Oregon 190

Oregon Home and Garden Kids and Family Money 190

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 29, 2011

If you’re thrifty and willing to compromise, there’s no need to blow the budget when your new arrival joins the family. Second hand isn’t necessarily inferior. A lot of the things that you’ll be buying will only be in use for a matter of months so it makes little sense to buy everything brand new if you’re on a budget.

Saving Money 210

Saving Money Money Baby Parenting 210

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 1, 2015

I started the Debt Free Stories interview series back in September and it has been really well received. In 2014, the Grocery Budget Challenge encouraged us to keep our grocery spending in line and to be creative with our meal planning so that we do not over-spend. Weekly Meals on a Budget. Budget Financial Freedom'

2015 100

2015 Money Debt Home and Garden 100

Saving Cents With Sense

MARCH 20, 2013

There must be way to dress for business on a budget without looking cheap or sacrificing a personal style. Buy in the Off Season. It makes sense to buy summer clothes in summer, right? These outlet smalls specialize in moving surplus merchandise directly from well-known designers. Buy second-hand.

Saving Money 81

Saving Money Money San Francisco Milwaukee 81

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

Look for money within your budget and find creative ways to earn extra money. Stop Spending, BUT still live well: 1 – Declare a “Needs Only” month. 8 – Rethink your gift spending and create a budget for the year. If you need to work a second job, it might as well be interesting to you.

Emergency Fund 100

Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 17, 2018

I want to challenge myself to rethink our purchases by taking advantage of more cost effective solutions, like borrowing, buying second hand, or just making do with what we already have. What We Won’t Give Up: My motto has always been “living well on less” and now it will be “living well on (even) less”.

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Financial Goals Goals 2018 Debt 113