The Frugal Girl

OCTOBER 30, 2023

I have no kids but am happily married. We really didn’t have much money to spend, all my clothes were hand-me-downs (mostly from my older boy-cousin, not fun when you are a teenage girl, and you have to wear boys’ clothes!). I also didn’t have much money when I studied at university in Germany and right after graduation.

Green And Frugal 202

Green And Frugal Home and Garden Lunch Lunches 202

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

years with no car (and two small kids!). My own kids were born in different time zones, too – one in MN, one in OH. One of the moves we made, out to Seattle, the only way we could make our budget work AND have me be home with our young kids, was to not own a vehicle at all. Biking in my favorite park Here’s Liz!

Kids and Family 186

Kids and Family Parenting Cars Car 186

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 27, 2014

According to CNN Money article Average cost to raise a kid : written in 2013, that cost is $241,080. This includes things such as groceries, day care, transportation and clothing. So, depending on how many kids you want, where you live and how much you indulge your children, you could drop a bundle on the little darlings!

Transportation 173

Transportation Graduation Home Money 173

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 24, 2013

He didn’t have his first job until the summer between high school graduation and college. My mom expected both my brother and I to find employment when we reached the legal age of 15, and enforced it by having us pay for half of our school clothes (well, the ones we wanted. Personality. When did you get your first job?

College 228

College Kids and Family Activism Unemployment 228

Saving With Shellie

MAY 22, 2014

Nordstrom is having their Half Yearly Sale for women and kids. You can find deals for up to 40% off on lots of accessories, shoes and clothing. Right now would be a great time to put together an ensemble for a teen’s graduation or upcoming wedding you plan to attend! Deals Around Town Clothing Kids Mom Teen'

Clinique 45

Clinique Clothing and Accessories Sale Clothes 45

Saving Cents With Sense

AUGUST 1, 2012

off 2 Gerber Graduates Puffs Snacks $0.75 off Gerber Graduates Grabbers $1.00 off 1 Gerber Graduates Yogurt Melts Snack $0.75 Kids Cups Product $2.00 5 Tips to Save on Kid’s Clothes. Baby Coupons: $1.00 off 1 Gerber Organic Pouch Product $0.75 off 2 Gerber 2nd Foods $2.00 4-pks of Gerber® Juice Save $2.00

Baby 65

Baby Freebies Olan Mills Beech Nut 65

Teresa's Deals

MAY 22, 2015

JCP.com offers savings on clothing for the family, homegoods and more! Summer is here, and that means it is time to stock up on new clothing for your kids. Keep them cool and sun-safe this summer with clothing from The Children’s Place. The Children’s Place is your one-stop-shop for summer clothing essentials!

Flowers and Gifts 100

Flowers and Gifts Clothing and Accessories Art Discount 100

For the Mommas

APRIL 5, 2015

Mother’s Day, graduations and Father’s Day come in May and June, which means you can see some amazing deals on accessories for electronics and so much more! Kids’ dress clothing will be marked down with discounts as much as 50%. What’s On Sale In April 2015. April 22nd is National Jelly Bean Day.

April 40

April 2015 On Sale Clothing and Accessories 40

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 16, 2013

Multiply that by million of kids (and adults going to work) and you can see how much of a problem this is. Cloth napkins. From the time they start school at around 5 years old until they graduate from high school, the average student can generate 871 pounds of needless trash that we have to deal with. Washable plates and bowls.

Lunch 201

Lunch Lunches Reuse Compost 201

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 28, 2012

More and more “boomerang kids” – those that left to go to school or move out on their own at one point – are finding themselves living back home with their parents. Can be a drain on parent’s finances if they have to monetarily support their kids. So, do your kids live at home? So, do your kids live at home?

At Home 214

At Home Home Parenting Rent 214

Coupons Do Work

JUNE 15, 2016

Clearance: Winter clothing, snow shovels, ski and sledding equipment. After the major holiday’s, you will see awesome sales — also , check the clearance section at places such as Kroger — once the holiday ends ,awesome sale prices start (including Graduation !!!! I got napkins for $0.79 I stock up for an entire year.

Flowers and Plants 100

Flowers and Plants Cinco De Mayo Buy Buying 100

Saving With Shellie

SEPTEMBER 9, 2015

1/1 CLIF Kid Multipack coupon. $1/1 1/1 Cottonelle Flushable Cleansing Cloths coupon. $1/1 1/2 Gerber or Gerber Graduates Food coupon. $1/1 . $1/2 Campbell’s Slow Cooker, Skillet or Oven Sauces coupon. $4/1 4/1 Claritin Allergy Product (30ct Or Larger) coupon. $1/1 1/1 Del Monte Fruit & Veggie Fusions coupon. $.50/1

Del Monte 40

Del Monte Printable Coupon Hungry Jack Herbal Essence 40

Motherhood Moments

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Alayna graduated high school and moved away to college, all the while working on the book. Signs my family and friends noticed me doing were overexercising, skipping meals, obsessing over cooking and diets, social isolation, wearing baggy clothes to hide my body, and always being cold.

Kids and Family 100

Kids and Family Girls Parenting Growing 100

Saving Cents With Sense

MARCH 8, 2013

If you have kids, purchasing used or discounted clothing and toys is a great way to save money. Kids grow out of them so fast that buying them new really is a waste. Instead of spending your hard-earned money on graduates, why not spend much less by hiring the students while they are still learning?

Frugal 75

Frugal Family Student Thrift Stores 75

Saving Everyday

DECEMBER 20, 2012

off any 1 Gerber Graduates 2+ Kid Selects. off any one Gerber Graduates 2+ Dippers. off two Gerber Graduates Yogurt Grabbers. I hear blood stains are hard to get out of clothes: $3.00 Don’t forget the kiddos, they’re our only hope at repopulating the earth: $1.00 off ONE Pampers Wipes 60 ct.

2012 49

2012 Graduation Minute Maid Advil 49

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 25, 2011

At year end and back to school time, we drew down the tiny savings we had managed to put aside to pay for life insurance, buy Christmas presents and back to school clothes (which were typically bought second hand from the thrift store). We had a mortgage and car loan to pay off and were attempting to start college funds for each child.

Debt 172

Debt College Goals Life Insurance 172

For the Mommas

NOVEMBER 4, 2013

off any three (3) Gerber Graduates Puffs. off TWO BOXES General Mills Kid cereals. off 2 COTTONELLE Flushable Cleansing Cloths. off JOHNSON’S Baby Intense Moisture Cream. off ONE (1) package of GOODNITES Bed Mats. off any ONE (1) GOODNITES Underwear. off any ONE CRYSTAL LIGHT Liquid Concentrate. off ONE BOX Kix cereal.

Pillsbury 51

Pillsbury Tresemme Blu Ray Lighting 51

Saving Cents With Sense

FEBRUARY 28, 2014

Your parents did a great job at keeping you fed, clothed, sheltered, and teaching right from wrong. College graduates eager to start their lives after school find themselves hamstrung by massive student loans and repayment amounts they can’t handle in a slow job market. Tackle Student Loans. All rights reserved.

Parenting 81

Parenting Economy Student Car 81

Savings Corner

DECEMBER 27, 2023

If you love every little detail of coordinating your kid’s birthday or your dad’s retirement party, start offering your Type-A services to partiers in your community or within your personal network. Clothing boutique For the fashion-forward entrepreneurs out there, consider opening your own clothing boutique.

Real Estate 52

Real Estate Re-use Podcasts Work 52

Saving Cents With Sense

OCTOBER 22, 2011

12/31/11 (SS 09/11/11 R) = $ 47 after coupon Crest Kid's Toothpaste - $0.97 - $0.50/1 12/31/11 (SS 09/11/11 R) = $ 47 after coupon Crest Kid's Toothpaste - $0.97 - $0.50/1 .) - $0.98 - $0.50/1 12/30/11 (RP 08/28/11) = $ 50 ac Folgers Instant Single Serve Packet - $1.00 1 Nexcare Product, exp.

Walmart 80

Walmart Earths Best Pine-Sol Tasters Choice 80

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 11, 2016

After 10 years raising kids, I decided to re-enter the workforce. I majored in Psychology (liberal arts), graduating in the early 70’s. Sons followed in the footsteps of their father’s, even to the extreme of becoming known by name of the family occupation (Smith – for blacksmith, Taylor for clothing maker, etc).

Psychology 100

Psychology Computers Kids and Family Son 100

Saving In Akron

DECEMBER 8, 2011

FREE Any Kids N Pets Product - $4.98 Use Kids N Pets Rebate Total: FREE Aquafresh Extreme Clean Toothpaste (travel section) - $0.97 12/31/11 (SS 09/11/11 R) Total: $ 47 Crest Kids Toothpaste 4.6 1 Oral-B Stages or Crest Kids Toothpaste, exp. Here are the Top 10 Under $1 List items for this week. Use $2.00

Muir Glen 138

Muir Glen Walmart Beech Nut Kikkoman 138

Saving In Akron

JANUARY 11, 2012

FREE Any Kids N Pets Product - $4.98 Use Kids N Pets Rebate Total: FREE Aquafresh Extreme Clean Toothpaste (travel section) - $0.97 12/31/11 (SS 09/11/11 R) Total: $ 47 Crest Kids Toothpaste 4.6 1 Oral-B Stages or Crest Kids Toothpaste, exp. Here are the Top Deals Under $1 at Walmart this week. Use $2.00

Muir Glen 127

Muir Glen Walmart Beech Nut Kikkoman 127

Saving In Akron

DECEMBER 18, 2011

FREE Any Kids N Pets Product - $4.98 Use Kids N Pets Rebate Total: FREE Aquafresh Extreme Clean Toothpaste (travel section) - $0.97 12/31/11 (SS 09/11/11 R) Total: $ 47 Crest Kids Toothpaste 4.6 1 Oral-B Stages or Crest Kids Toothpaste, exp. Here are the Top 10 Under $1 List items for this week. Use $2.00

Muir Glen 124

Muir Glen Walmart Beech Nut Kikkoman 124

Saving In Akron

JANUARY 26, 2012

FREE Any Kids N Pets Product - $4.98 Use Kids N Pets Rebate Total: FREE Aquafresh Extreme Clean Toothpaste (travel section) - $0.97 12/31/11 (SS 09/11/11 R) Total: $ 47 Crest Kids Toothpaste 4.6 1 Oral-B Stages or Crest Kids Toothpaste, exp. Make sure to clear your list after you've printed it.

Muir Glen 113

Muir Glen Walmart Beech Nut Kikkoman 113

Saving In Akron

JANUARY 19, 2012

FREE Any Kids N Pets Product - $4.98 Use Kids N Pets Rebate Total: FREE Aquafresh Extreme Clean Toothpaste (travel section) - $0.97 12/31/11 (SS 09/11/11 R) Total: $ 47 Crest Kids Toothpaste 4.6 1 Oral-B Stages or Crest Kids Toothpaste, exp. Here are the Top Deals Under $1 at Walmart this week. Use $2.00

Muir Glen 113

Muir Glen Walmart Beech Nut Kikkoman 113

Nicoles Nickels

OCTOBER 16, 2011

Gerber Graduates Lil’ Entrees, Save $1.00/1. Gerber Graduates Pasta Pick-ups or Lil’ Meals, Save $0.55/1. Gerber Graduates Puffs or Lil’ Crunchies Snacks, Save $1.00/2. Gerber Graduates Yogurt Melts or Fruit & Veggie Melts Snacks, Save $1.00/2. Listerine for Kids Rinse AND 1 Reach Kids Toothbrush, Save $1.00/wyb

Sears 40

Sears Jiffy Lube Western Union A&W 40

Saving In Akron

JULY 6, 2011

Yoplait YoPlus or Kid Yogurt (4 Pk.), 1 Yoplait Kids Yogurt printable. 2 Yoplait Go-GURT, Kids Cup Yogurtor Trix printable. 2 Yoplait Go-Gurt, Kids Cup, Trix Multipack, or Splitz, exp. Gerber Graduates Meals or Snacks (1.48-6.6 1/1 Gerber Graduates Lil' Entrees Selection printable. $1/2 As low as $0.67

Giant Eagle 168

Giant Eagle Banana Boat Betty Crocker 7-Up 168

Coupons Do Work

JANUARY 22, 2017

4 Kleenex Facial Tissue, Viva Paper Towels, Cottonelle Toilet Paper, Scott Bath Tissue or Cottonelle Flushable Cloths (Target Coupon) - 1-1-17 SS; Includes Kleenex, 4 pk or Larger, Viva, 8 pk or Larger, Cottonelle, 9 pk or Larger, Scott, 25 pk or Larger and Cottonelle Cloths, 42 ct or Larger; Excludes Travel Size (exp.

Target 100

Target General Mills Gift Cards Travel 100

Nicoles Nickels

OCTOBER 9, 2011

Gerber Graduates Lil’ Entrees, Save $1.00/1. Gerber Graduates Pasta Pick-ups or Lil’ Meals, Save $0.55/1. Gerber Graduates Puffs or Lil’ Crunchies Snacks, Save $1.00/2. NEW Gerber Graduates Yogurt Melts or Fruit & Veggie Melts Snacks, Save $1.00/2. NEW Listerine for Kids Rinse AND 1 Reach Kids Toothbrush, Save $1.00/wyb

Blu Ray 49

Blu Ray Sears A&W Halloween 49

Coupons Do Work

APRIL 27, 2015

2 Cottonelle Toilet Paper AND Flushable Cleansing Cloths - (exp. Gerber Graduates Breakfast Buddies, 4.5 3 Gerber Graduates Meals or Sides. - $2.00/12 12 Gerber Graduates Grabbers, Meals or Sides (Target Coupon) - (exp. Gerber Graduates Fruit Pick-Ups, 4.5 3 Gerber Graduates Meals or Sides. - $2.00/12

Meijer 100

Meijer Michigan El Paso General Mills 100

Saving With Shellie

OCTOBER 31, 2013

KID/BABY Gerber Graduate Tableware or Utensil Product - $4.43 1 Gerber Graduate Tableware or Utensil Product in-store coupon (Exp 11/12). KID/BABY Gerber Graduate Tableware or Utensil Product - $4.43 1 Gerber Graduate Tableware or Utensil Product in-store coupon (Exp 11/12). Final Price = $1.97

Fast Fixin 40

Fast Fixin White Castle Sunsweet Lowes 40

Coupons Do Work

JANUARY 4, 2017

1 Boost Nutritional Drinks; Includes Multipack or Canisters; Excludes Kid Essentials. - $3.00/1 1 Centrum Base, Silver, MultiGummies, VitaMints, Flavor Burst, Kids Product; Includes 60 ct or Larger; Excludes Trial and Travel Size. - $4.00/1 Gerber Graduates Snacks - Price Varies. Gerber Graduates Snacks. Price Varies.

Georgia 100

Georgia Kroger Travel Crest 100

For the Mommas

OCTOBER 3, 2016

1 Sunsweet Dried Fruit printable $1/1 Sunsweet Dried Fruit printable SUBMIT FOR $1/1 Sunsweet Amazin Diced Prunes (Mobisave Deposit) Final Price: FREE Colgate Kids Cavity Protection Bubble Fruit Toothpaste 2.7 1 Colgate Kids Toothpaste Kids including Colgate My First printable [4.6-oz.+] oz - $0.94 $0.50/1

Arm and Hammer 51

Arm and Hammer Walmart Advil Huggies 51

For the Mommas

OCTOBER 4, 2016

1 Sunsweet Dried Fruit printable $1/1 Sunsweet Dried Fruit printable SUBMIT FOR $1/1 Sunsweet Amazin Diced Prunes (Mobisave Deposit) Final Price: FREE Colgate Kids Cavity Protection Bubble Fruit Toothpaste 2.7 1 Colgate Kids Toothpaste Kids including Colgate My First printable [4.6-oz.+] oz - $0.94 $0.50/1

Arm and Hammer 45

Arm and Hammer Walmart Advil Huggies 45

For the Mommas

JANUARY 19, 2016

2 Yoplait Products: Yoplait Go-Gurt Yogurt, Yoplait Kids Cup Yogurt, Yoplait Trix Yogurt printable. 2 Yoplait Products: Yoplait Go-Gurt Yogurt, Yoplait Kids Cup Yogurt, Yoplait Trix Yogurt printable. 2 Yoplait Products: Yoplait Go-Gurt Yogurt, Yoplait Kids Cup Yogurt, Yoplait Trix Yogurt SavingStar. Kid Cuisine Entrees.

Kroger 40

Kroger Band-Aid General Mills Sale 40

Coupons Do Work

FEBRUARY 10, 2016

Gerber Graduates Snacks, 1 - 6 oz - $2.50. - $1.00/3 3 Gerber Graduates Puffs, Lil' Crunchies, or Yogurt Melts Items. - $1.00/3 2 Gerber Regular or Graduates Products - 1-10-16 SS; Excludes Formula (exp. Gerber Graduates Snacks, 1 - 6 oz. Gerber Graduates Yogurt Blends, 4 pk - $2.50. - $1.00/2 Final Price: $2.00.

Publix 100

Publix Health and Beauty Advantage Travel 100