The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

I also do not want her to have to take out so many loans and other things that I felt like I had to do to build my life. I love the picture of you and your daughter under the umbrella; so cute! Second, coming from poverty, I am so grateful to be able to help my family when they need things. They were a great price!

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 5, 2021

I have used the extra money to pay off debt, fund family trips, or build up our Christmas savings. My daughter outgrew the set and we put the money towards a new set for her. Over the years, I have found money through rebates, refunds, online sales, and even the ground. Yep, I found a $20 bill on a morning run at the beach!

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Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

DECEMBER 7, 2015

TODAY style expert Liliana Vazquez meets the mother-and-daughter duo behind one of KLG and Hoda’s favorite clothing brands Clara Sunwoo. They dish on everything from their design aesthetic to building an all-American business.

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Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 4, 2015

When a building in our town went into foreclosure in 2012, we considered the opportunity to own. We crunched the numbers, spoke with our accountant, and after much deliberation and negotiation, we bought the building that summer. Our business was doing well and it seemed like the right time for us to buy.

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Saving With Shellie

MARCH 27, 2018

Build high and wide with Wooden Blocks by Spark Create Imagine. As your son or daughter builds, they will develop critical fine motor skills and hand eye coordination. As your son or daughter builds, they will develop critical fine motor skills and hand eye coordination. Canister for only $9.84

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 30, 2015

This Week’s Dinners: Saturday: Close family friends took my daughters to Hersheypark for the afternoon. Sunday: My kids were at a team building party for their swim team. My husband doesn’t care for tomato based spaghetti sauce and my daughters and I LOVE it. My husband and I met them for dinner at a local pub.

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 6, 2020

And I was pregnant with our youngest daughter, so what should have been a joyous year was quite a stressful one. We spent the next few years building our savings back up to the level we had prior to 2007. How to Build your Emergency Fund. It was a scary time for us. What got us through financially? Our emergency fund.

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 19, 2011

I have two daughters and one benefit of having same sex siblings is that my youngest is the beneficiary of a mighty fine wardrobe, season after season. I don't have that luxury with my oldest daughter. She doesn't receive any hand-me-downs, so I find myself building her wardrobe at the beginning of every season.

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For the Mommas

OCTOBER 10, 2014

Its your daughter, your grand-daughter, or maybe a niece. Every time you choose Dove , you show your support for self-esteem building programs for girls. Who are you feel beautiful for? Dove and Target are helping the next generation feel beautiful. What’s your beauty legacy? Head here to save $0.75

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Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 20, 2011

I buy two gingerbread house kits; one for each daughter. Do you build gingerbread houses with your kids? The kits include the house components, icing (that needs mixed together), and the candy. My kids are on a winter break for two weeks and they need to be entertained or I'll hear, "can I watch TV?"

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Saving With Shellie

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

Kids will have so much fun building their own food court for their Shopkins collection. My daughter would love to get this toy for Christmas! Shipping adds $5.99 or choose in-store pick up to avoid the added cost. This one comes with 6 buildable figures and accessories. Snag this deal at Walmart.

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The Frugal Girl

MARCH 4, 2024

Our daughter is 24 and was adopted from Eastern Europe when she was one week short of a year old. He married the love of his life almost two years ago, so now we have a daughter-in-law, too. We lived off my salary and banked Alan’s even before we were married so that we could build our own house (literally), paying cash as we went.

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Green And Frugal Kids and Family Hotel Frugal 175

For the Mommas

NOVEMBER 21, 2014

Did your daughter dress up like Elsa or Anna for Halloween? Does your son want to build a snowman at all times? Do your children sing “Let It Go” from Disney’s “Frozen” in their sleep? We already know the answer — and Target’s your ultimate holiday HQ for all things “Frozen.”. In-Store Extravaganza: Nov. 22, from 10 a.m.

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For the Mommas

OCTOBER 17, 2014

Its your daughter, your grand-daughter, or maybe a niece. Every time you choose Dove , you show your support for self-esteem building programs for girls. Who are you feel beautiful for? Dove and Target are helping the next generation feel beautiful. What’s your beauty legacy? Head here to save $0.75

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Family Balance Sheet

JULY 12, 2017

The big red building in the pic below is a multi-purpose room where they hold dance parties, bingo, craft nights, and other activities. Cape May Point : You can see the lighthouse in the pic below poking out between my daughters. The red roofed building on the left is a summer retreat for an order of nuns based in Philadelphia.

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Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

He examined our daughter and immediately set up a procedure under anesthesia for Friday morning. He also pushed for my daughter to be seen immediately at the new office and got her in the next morning on Wednesday. Their focus was on my daughter’s care, but their business. DO NOT STOP!” Kudos to them! Kudos to them!

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Saving Everyday

SEPTEMBER 21, 2019

After years of going to the parks, chatting with casts members, taking tours, and having a daughter that works at Disney , I’ve learned some pretty fascinating things about the castle! Facts about Cinderella Castle at Walt Disney World: Cinderella Castle opened in the Magic Kingdom on October 1, 1971, and it took 18 months to build.

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AUGUST 24, 2019

Here are some super fun and affordable ideas for you to do with your little one that will build many memories: Join a local playgroup. Have you and your child build a lunch together, pack the lunch together, then take a trip to your local park and have a picnic. My daughter and I still do this regularly, and she’s 7.

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Saving In Akron

APRIL 6, 2012

This is a great way to build you library. When Roy Vines married his wife, Rosalind, he traded his family and his inheritance for love—a painful choice that has blessed them with years of joy nestled in rural North Carolina with their beautiful daughters, sixteen-year-old Lola and little Janie Ray.

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Saving In Akron

FEBRUARY 24, 2012

This is a great way to build you library. Pat Nolan, an American man, is summoned to Paris to claim the body of his estranged daughter Megan, who has committed suicide. Every Friday, Barnes & Noble gives away a FREE ebook for your B&N Nook. Remember, you do not need to own a Nook to read and enjoy these books.

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Saving In Akron

FEBRUARY 10, 2012

This is a great way to build you library. Every Friday, Barnes & Noble gives away a FREE ebook for your B&N Nook. Remember, you do not need to own a Nook to read and enjoy these books. You can download a FREE app for your iPad, iPhone, Android device or PC. Today’s Free selection is Hearts at Stake by Alyxandra Harvey.

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Saving With Shellie

APRIL 27, 2017

We got a sand and water table for our daughter for Christmas this year and I can’t wait for it to warm up enough to use it! Tots can build sand castles on one side and sail toy boats on the other. Let the splashing and building fun begin with Step2. Check out this Step2 Cascading Cove Sand and Water Table for just $46!

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Backyard Building Toys Daughter 49

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 15, 2014

My spouse and I were that young, poor couple, sloughing away at our day jobs and scrimping and saving for years to build wealth. Many millionaires, me included, spend years of their life working and building up their wealth to reach the point where they have those millions. Be a millionaire by midlife.

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Nicoles Nickels

AUGUST 20, 2014

And then it is decided that a friend of my daughter is coming to stay with us for a while. Which feels weird, but ultimately has a positive effect on both me and my daughter. It takes hold a little more strongly on me than my daughter (after all she has 2 little kids to deal with). One day I tackle the clothes in my bedroom.

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Daughter Clothes Clothing Kids and Family 72

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 11, 2016

As the mother of two young daughters I can totally relate to delusional thoughts about fairies as I have been waiting for the cleaning fairy to stop by for years. And most importantly, he will educate you on budgeting, investing concepts and strategies, building your dream team of experts, and planning ahead for retirement.

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Saving Everyday

MARCH 2, 2015

Here are a few more fun facts: Cinderella Castle officially opened in the Magic Kingdom on October 1, 1971 and took 18 months to build. It’s the most photographed building at Walt Disney World. Be sure you’re following my daughter’s Disney blog.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 30, 2013

I’m not sure that my two daughters-in-law would agree that you can get to the status of working as an RN without a 4 year degree (BSN) in nursing. Of course, she has spent a long time building up her client base – which she did by starting out working at one of the mall salons. Electrical and electronics drafters.

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Nicoles Nickels

APRIL 12, 2014

The show remains one of television’s most meaningful TV series and now loyal fans along with new viewers will be able to discover the Ingalls’ unconquerable courage as they strive to build a better way of life. I will watch this with my daughters and hope that they love it as much as I did (and still do!)! A foreshadowing perhaps?

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Motherhood Moments

JANUARY 24, 2023

The daughter of a Puerto Rican mother and Yugoslavian immigrant father, Schmitz knows what it means to be an “outsider.” Dads show vision every day, whether by organizing a soup kitchen or building a backyard fort with their children. That’s grit, and it’s what kept me going as I was building my businesses.

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Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 9, 2017

Recently, I had my question answered when GIANT Food Stores invited me and my daughters to meet with the in-store nutritionist, Madelyn, at their Camp Hill, PA store. Building a healthy lunch isn’t rocket science, but there are 4 important components to a well-balanced lunch. Healthy Lunchbox tips from a Nutritionist.

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Nicoles Nickels

OCTOBER 3, 2012

To kick-off the weekend, on October 5th Dove ® is hosting a self-esteem building rally and then will “Walk the Talk” with mentors and girls from their partner organizations (Girls, Inc., Help build the confidence and self-esteem that make them beautiful! There is even help on how to start the conversation !

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Saving Everyday

NOVEMBER 10, 2014

From the time you enter, and all the way back to Conservation Station, there are over 100 hiding along the walkways, in the gardens, and inside the building. Be sure you’re following my daughter’s Disney blog. This is the perfect place to let your kids look awhile…while mom and Dad take a break.

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Watches Disney World Disney Photos 61

Saving Everyday

MAY 21, 2011

You find them anywhere, in stores, on buildings, even in the grass or sand. My daughter has the book and brings it on every trip. Basically, you just look for anything that resembles Mickey’s ears! If you really want to challenge yourself, you can buy the official book for about $12 which gives you clues to hundreds!

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Saving With Shellie

APRIL 8, 2015

With these movies, the American Girls come to life on screen and bring great messages on building character. This is perfect for a birthday gift or as an activity if your daughter is having a sleepover or an American Girl birthday party. The American Girl DVD Set (4 movies) is $9.96 on Amazon today.

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 20, 2015

It was awesome and we plan to take our kids this summer now that our youngest daughter is riding a bike. My daughters have a lemonade stand every summer during our neighborhood’s yard sale. Build, Grow, Craft & Read. Check out the summer activities at these stores: Lowe’s Build and Grow Clinics.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 12, 2014

You’ll pleasantly surprise your new coworkers if you ask about their daughter by name and remember that she was nervous to start kindergarten. It sounds obvious and even silly, but that small courtesy goes a long way to building connections with your new co-workers. People love others that are interested in them.

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Nicoles Nickels

OCTOBER 4, 2013

With the help of her family, including daughter Allegra, Aunt Lucia (Welch) and brother Santo (Feore), she enters rehab to confront her demons and soon comes back stronger than ever to re-ignite the beloved Versace brand with her own vision and builds one of the most powerful and influential fashion houses ever known.

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