The Frugal Girl

MARCH 6, 2024

Do your textbooks automatically come with an audio version, or do you use something to convert them? I have to buy the electronic version of all of my textbooks, since there are online assignments associated with them, and the online versions have an option to have the computer read to you. Thank you!! What is a sim lab?

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Grocery Spending Groceries Grocery Sewing 190

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

It’s not like I use one light bulb more than the other. ? That reminds me: Twinings is a type of tea bag you could use for making the tea bag Christmas wreaths A. Marie shared with us.) I fried some chicken recently, and I’d already used the oil twice. God forbid I sit down in them!

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Frugal Office Twinings Thrift Stores 210

The Frugal Girl

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

I placed a Chewy order and used TopCashback Oddly, I’d forgotten about TopCashback for a while! By the way, we use Arm and Hammer Slide litter. I got some free ice cream + discounted dented cereal I stopped in at Safeway to buy some berries, and as usual, I opened the app to see if any deals stood out.

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Frugal Eyeglasses Arm and Hammer Painting 210

The Frugal Girl

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

When I paint furniture in a light color, I often have to use caulk to fill in some gaps; the light color makes them rather unsightly. I used my trusty Bosch orbital sander. (at As with the other one, though, there’s definitely some veneer damage on the top. The cigarette odor was pretty much gone. Yes, yes she did.

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Painting Furniture Toaster Ovens Lighting 221

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Except maybe this: I am most definitely going to pass all of my first semester classes. Also, my prescription receipt included a $4/any purchase coupon, and I used that to buy a $5 item on my way out. I used $15 of Amazon credit card credits, plus I picked no-rush shipping which will give me 6% back on the purchase.

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Frugal Copiers Credit Drinks 220

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

Although we live in the Midwest US, every weekend (and weekday during summer months) we see folks in their pickups hauling boats on trailers. There are boat shows, boats at Cabella’s, boat manufacturers and lots of people whose main recreation is ‘going to the lake’ My growing up family were definitely land lubbers.

Buy 100

Buy Buying Rent Recession 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 8, 2014

My grandmother, who turned 102 earlier this year, remembers when “organic” wasn’t even a word used when talking about food. While I try to buy as much organic produce and meat as I can, sometimes it’s just not feasible whether it be because of price or availability. But back to the “organic” issue at hand.

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Food Organic Organization Buy 170

The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

I can definitely pop back from that. that I have some ideas about how to prepare better for the next exam I’ve got some other resources I’m going to use, and I think I might try to get together with friends to study together before Monday. That’s my lowest exam grade ever, but it’s not exactly a tragedy.

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Thankful Cat Ohio Student 212

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

And it generally is cheaper to buy ingredients. I mean, people who classify themselves as ingredient households are still buying pasta, cereal, bread, mayo, peanut butter, and so on. In conclusion, I think I lean slightly toward being an ingredient household, but I am definitely not strict about it. Or a ready-to-eat food?

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Dinner Milk Salad Dressing Frozen 238

Shereen Travels Cheap

APRIL 10, 2024

Even when I do more than usual, I still don't use too many products. I rounded up all the things I normally use at home. These are all full sizes and I chose the three eyeshadow palettes I use most often, sometimes I mix and match. I've also included what I use for my hair and my eyecare. Deodorant is easy to downsize.

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Lighting Travel Makeup Home 178

The Frugal Girl

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Yurbuds used to make earbuds that actually fit comfortably in my ears, but they got bought out by JBL a while back, and the new earbuds they make are not quite as comfy. I decided to go ahead and buy two pairs (no extra shipping cost for that) so that I have a backup pair for when these ones give up the ghost. (or

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Frugal Cat Safeway Dinner 199

The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 9, 2024

Tell us a little about yourself! My cute kids when they were little I used to be a Spanish teacher until I stopped working to stay home with my kids. I ‘ve been reading The Frugal Girl for 4+ years now, definitely pre-pandemic but I’m not sure how much before. I dread the day we need to buy a new vehicle.

Oregon 190

Oregon Home and Garden Kids and Family Money 190

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 15, 2011

Lenders will use your credit score and credit history to work out how much of a risk it may be to approve you for a mortgage so you can help your cause by making sure that your credit report is in order. Buying a house is a serious decision and it should not be taken lightly or rushed in to. Look at your credit score.

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Buy Buying Credit Calculators 185

Motherhood Moments

JANUARY 15, 2023

We're fortunate, because she has very light blond hair, so we can use just about any color (the only downside is that colors seem to last extra long in her hair, but she doesn't mind). Designed to work on all hair types, these are easy to use - swipe on the color, and use the built-in comb to comb into hair.

Consumer 100

Consumer Daughter Hair Product Leftovers 100

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 5, 2016

But hold on – before you throw away all those orange peels, keep reading to find out 10 uses for orange peels. You could buy some fancy orange oil polish OR just give whatever piece of wood you’re working with a tough scrub with a fresh moist orange peel and, in no time, you’ll have a great, deep new shine.

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Used Home and Garden Re-use Gardening 58

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 8, 2022

In fact, their corporate buying office is in my hometown and I worked there while I was in college. This is key because, at GIANT, you need to join the loyalty program to take advantage of the weekly Bonus Buy savings and earn the rewards points. Look for the red Bonus Buy Savings signs throughout the store.

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Food Storing Saving Menu Planning 130

Motherhood Moments

MARCH 13, 2023

Even though I'm unlikely to buy tea from their website for myself, since I don't drink tea, they do have flavors that sound intriguing if I did. My grandma used to collect tea sets, and I have some of her collection. But after browsing through this site, there are definitely some other styles that I think are really nice looking!

Daughter 100

Daughter Wedding Kitchen Collectibles 100

For the Mommas

SEPTEMBER 22, 2015

Domino’s Buy One Get One Free Pizza. Happiness is when you have friends coming over at place and definitely when you have free pizzas over for dinner! Get your hands on this delicious deal from Domino’s that will get you a Free Pizza when you buy one of of equal or more value. This offer ends on 9/27.

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Buy One Pizza Dominos Buy 40

Savings Corner

DECEMBER 25, 2023

Use our tool to start working toward your savings goal. How to use a savings goal calculator Here are brief definitions for terms used in the calculator. For example, if you want to save for a deposit on a home you plan to buy in three years, you would input three years. Tax Filing Webinar — Jan.

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Calculators Goals Emergency Fund Financial Goals 52

Saving Cents With Sense

MAY 24, 2014

About: Recieves free broadcast High Definition TV signals. This site uses affiliate links. The post Save on Your Cable Bill: Buy a HDTV Antenna (Now Just $20) appeared first on Saving Cents With Sense. We save $50 a month – which works out to $600 a year! Black on one side white on other. No Assembly required.

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Bills TV shows Buy Buying 85

The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

At age 12, I started saving up my allowance and babysitting money to buy Christmas gifts for other children who were less fortunate. I was determined to buy a house that was less than we could afford. We ending up buying our current home in 2015, when local prices and interest rates were significantly lower. Childhood joy.

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Kids and Family Home and Garden Money Frugal 185

Saving With Shellie

JULY 31, 2015

Then if you check out using VISA checkout and use coupon 1OFFTIX you can save an additional $1 off each movie ticket. Use both of these promo codes and score an extra $8 off if you’re purchasing 4 tickets! I’m not sure if this works in combination with the BOGO offer but it’s definitely worth a shot!

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Tickets Buy One Movies Buy 40

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 26, 2015

But hold on – before you throw away all those orange peels, keep reading to find out 10 uses for orange peels. You could buy some fancy orange oil polish OR just give whatever piece of wood you’re working with a tough scrub with a fresh moist orange peel and, in no time, you’ll have a great, deep new shine.

Used 40

Used Home and Garden Re-use Gardening 40

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 1, 2011

Many older homes are built with absolutely no consideration paid towards the way light use conservation can be affected by the dispersing of the fixtures and switches throughout the home. When walking through a potential home to buy, pay attention to the way the lighting is set up to see if a purchase is such a bright idea after all.

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Home Real Estate Bricks Building 157

For the Mommas

NOVEMBER 23, 2015

PLUS Best Buy has free shipping on everything just for the holidays. If you’re looking to conserve toner, just select the Toner Save mode to use less on each print. Right now Best Buy has them on sale for $25.00 Watch films in stunning high-definition just like you do on the big screen. off for all platforms.

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Blu Ray Printers Gifts Buy 40

Motherhood Moments

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Just go online or download a competing retailer's app to instantly view what they may or may not have on sale before you buy! You definitely want to know when these dates are approaching so you can make a smarter purchasing decision on items you may not need right away! Quotient launched the Shopmium app in the U.S. in October 2022.

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Thrifty Saving Personal Care Consumer 100

Saving Cents With Sense

JUNE 2, 2014

About: Recieves free broadcast High Definition TV signals. This site uses affiliate links. The post Save on Your Cable Bill: Buy a HDTV Antenna (Now Just $20) appeared first on Saving Cents With Sense. We save $50 a month – which works out to $600 a year! Black on one side white on other. No Assembly required.

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Bills TV shows Buy Buying 68

Saving Cents With Sense

AUGUST 28, 2013

A new Famous Footwear coupon is available for Buy 1 Get 1 50% off – plus you’ll save an extra 15% off (non members) or 20% off if you are a member. It is simple to sign up online or in the store, so definitely worth doing to get that extra savings. This site uses affiliate links. Good news! The coupon is valid through 9/7/13.

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Buy Buying Shoes 7-Up 55

The Frugal Girl

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

First: I am most definitely not a licensed psychologist/therapist/anything of the sort. Mental health is definitely super important to tend to, although some of us tend not to prioritize it as much as our physical health. He just used it for youtube, Google, Facebook Messenger Kids and taking pictures.

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Phones Cat Health Frugal 175

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 5, 2014

I used to struggle with my weight. My definition of what moderation is now is vastly different from what it was when I was twenty pounds heavier. What I used to think was “smart” spending, eating out a few times a week at cheap restaurants and frequenting local happy hours, is a now a total splurge to me.

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Food and Wine Goals Finance Wine 232

For the Mommas

APRIL 19, 2015

Less Than $1 Buys at Walmart! Wouldn’t you like to get Less than $1 Buys at Walmart? Some of these items are definite items to stock your panty. Check out these Less Than $1 Buys: Buy (1) Hunt’s Manwich Sloppy Joe Sauce, $1.00. Use (1) $0.50/2 Buy (3) Old El Paso Items – $0.78.

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VO5 El Paso Wet N Wild Walmart 40

For the Mommas

OCTOBER 9, 2019

There is a CVS Instant Coupon printing for all cardholders this week (10/6-10/12) that you will definitely want to hold onto for a deal next week. CVS Deal Starting 10/13: Buy (3) M&M’s or Mars Fun Size Candy Bags 9.9-10.83 Use (1) $2/3 Mars Chocolate Fun Size CVS Instant Coupon (printing for all cardholders 10/6-10/12).

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Mars CVS Snickers Dove 76

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

We could really use an intentional month of frugalness to reset our mindset. Use up all of those odd ingredients. 4 – Use up the products in the bathroom/cleaning closet before purchasing more. I also have a laundry room with enough cleaning products to last us a very long time. 5 – Plan ahead.

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February Frugal Financial Goals Goals 130

For the Mommas

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

There is a CVS Instant Coupon printing for all cardholders this week (9/15-9/21) that you will definitely want to hold onto for a deal next week. CVS Deal Starting 9/22: Buy (3) Mars Chocolate Fun Size 9.57-11.5 Use (1) $3/3 Mars Chocolate Fun Size 9.57-11.5 Use (1) $3/3 Mars Chocolate Fun Size 9.57-11.5 oz $3 each.

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Mars Chocolate CVS Lowes 77

Nicoles Nickels

DECEMBER 22, 2012

Many people don’t realize that store brand products are developed with the same high-quality ingredients that national brand use, and you may be pleasantly surprised to learn that youo can add these to your daily routing while still spending smart. when you buy the CVS brand! CVS Brand Keratin Straightening Conditioner: $5.99.

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CVS Buy Buying Pinkberry 59

Couponing 101

MAY 30, 2019

Keeping your baby dry and happy can definitely be a strain on your wallet. Right now, Walmart is offering a promotion that can get you the diapers you need and earn you an eGift Card to use on a future purchase. When you buy special Pampers diaper bundles , you will receive a $15 Walmart eGift Card along with two packs of Pampers.

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Pampers Baby Walmart Club 72

Couponing 101

JANUARY 28, 2019

They’re feeling and cheap when you buy in bulk! Definitely recommend going to your local market and buying them in bulk to use throughout the winter months. To save even more money, you can always make your own potatoes first rather than buying the packaged ones. Plus, using ground beef saves a ton!

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Money Saving Money Recipes Bulk 95