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Meet a Reader | Jennifer from Arkansas

The Frugal Girl

Now I’m living on the small acreage that I was raised on (which is now smack dab in the middle of town & 2 miles from work) with my mom & my two kids, 15 & 8. We teamwork together to homeschool-I was homeschooled until nursing school, and I am privileged to be teaching my kids & have my mom assist on the days I work.

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Meet a Reader | Mary from Reflections Around the Campfire

The Frugal Girl

How long have you been reading The Frugal Girl? I started reading The Frugal Girl about two years before I escaped from the workforce, which was almost eight years ago. Although my parents never specifically taught me about finances, they lived a frugal life by necessity. He’s a cheap date – but then, so am I.

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WIS, WWA | $18!

The Frugal Girl

What I Spent It was a cheap week at my house. Wednesday My mom dropped off some of this baked potato soup for us, so that was dinner, plus some fruit. appeared first on The Frugal Girl. I spent $18 at Safeway, and that was it! That’s an awfully short spending report. If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. ?

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Meet a Reader | Mid-Atlantic Julia

The Frugal Girl

My husband and I have four kids ranging from age 3-8, and I am a stay-at-home mom. How long have you been reading The Frugal Girl? I grew up with frugal parents so it was ingrained in me from an early age. What’s your best frugal win? canned peaches = summer in a jar 2. homemade bagels!

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Thankful Thursday | my badge is back!

The Frugal Girl

When I got home, Zoe looked at the weather and said, “Mom, you are crazy.” Whenever I pass something or get a test grade back, she says, “Mom, you’re doing great.” I feel much better about printing all this paperwork since my printer ink is so cheap! appeared first on The Frugal Girl.

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On the Cheap: Frugal Mother’s Day Gift – Paper Flowers

For the Mommas

Are you looking for a frugal Mother’s Day Gift to give to Grandma from the kids? I think these would be just darling for aunts, Grandmas and even Mom {hint, hint Dad}. Related posts: On the Cheap: $10 DIY Portable Sandbox. Free Kindle Book: The American Frugal Housewife. Share This!

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Daily Frugal Tip: DIY Wrinkle Release Spray

Couponing 101

Head over to Stay At Home Made Mom to learn how to make your own Wrinkle Release Spray ! It’s super easy and cheap (especially if you use coupons on the Downy). Do you have a Frugal Tip you’d like to share? Daily Frugal Tip: DIY Wrinkle Release Spray is a post from Couponing 101. Please send me an email !

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