The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

I resisted college Chick Fil A again This week I have two all-day simulation labs (where we take care of fake patients in the lab) and they are right next to the Chick-fil-A. What frugal things have you been up to lately? The post Five Frugal Things | with some tiny things appeared first on The Frugal Girl.

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The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

I packed my lunch and my coffee for my weekend clinicals This past weekend, our “clinicals” were just at college, doing simulation and paperwork. It’s what we frugal people do! What frugal things have you been up to lately? Next weekend, we actually go to an assisted living place. With real live patients!

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Family Balance Sheet

JULY 10, 2023

Frugal living is not about deprivation. This update includes how we frugal-ed in April, May, and June. This Month’s Frugal Shenanigans: 1 – We sold stuff online and made $800 My husband has been a selling machine on Facebook Marketplace. For more info, read: How We’re Saving for College with Upromise.

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Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 6, 2022

We’ve seen higher grocery and fuel bills lately, so we’re upping our frugal game to help the budget. How I frugal-ed in the kitchen: I spend a lot of time in my kitchen. In the grand scheme of college funding, $200 is a drop in the bucket, but I always appreciate free money. Winner Winner FREE Chicken Dinner!

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 2, 2022

There was nothing too special about my frugal shenanigans in September, other than just trying to be better with every purchase that I make. My Frugal Shenanigans! For more info, read: How We’re Saving for College with Upromise . Share in the comments how you frugal-ed in September. Garden Harvest. Total $132.

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The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

How long have you been reading The Frugal Girl? I’ve been a years-long reader of Frugalwoods, and I think that a Frugal Girl article on piano playing popped up as a recommendation based on my membership in the Frugalwoods Facebook page. What’s your best frugal win? My college education. The mug shelf 2.

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The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Megan emailed me a little nervously because she and her husband are not super-duper frugal. But this is “Meet A Reader” not, “Meet Only Super Frugal Readers” There are all sorts of reasons people hang out here, and some of those reasons have nothing to do with frugality. ? So, here’s Megan!

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The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 29, 2024

When my daddy passed last January, I inherited all the heavy farm labor responsibilities- I never knew I could have impressive muscles😊 It feels like I’ve been going to a homesteading college this year, it’s a love/hate relationship. How long have you been reading The Frugal Girl? I was born frugal, into a super frugal family.

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The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

How long have you been reading The Frugal Girl? What’s your best frugal win? My best frugal win is marrying my husband. I should have known he was special as he asked for a set of “Time-Life” home repair books when he was in college. I also hate mending – which is not frugal at all. 😉 10.

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The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

Tell us a little about yourself My current lifestyle would probably qualify as frugal-lite compared to many others. I was a bit intimidated by this, but then I figured I probably wasn’t the only person out there who isn’t ultra-frugal at the moment. How long have you been reading The Frugal Girl? Enjoying some outdoor time.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 12, 2012

College is riddled with unseen expenses that can leave students broke before they even hit midterms. Being smart and avoiding unnecessary spending can help you save money in college. If you’re like many other college students, you may be guilty of visiting the campus coffee shop one or more times a day for your caffeine fix.

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The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 22, 2024

For 20 or so years I’ve been homeschooling my kids, and am now down to about 1 1/2 (one full-time homeschooler, and one doing College Credit Plus with some support). How long have you been reading The Frugal Girl? I know I found The Frugal Girl through the Non-Consumer Advocate, and I’ve read nearly all the archives.

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Coupons Do Work

SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

I remember, not that long ago (I graduated from college in 2004) that being in college is great but the cost is expensive. He gave such wonderful advice for someone who just graduated college.!) Here are 19 freebies for college students: Entertainment Freebies: 1. this was not how it was for me in college.

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Saving Cents With Sense

AUGUST 30, 2013

Here’s an understatement — college is expensive. According to the College Board, the average student at a public university spends more than $22,200 every year between tuition and other costs. Just like studying and beer, fashion matters at college. Frugal Back to School college frugal living'

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 12, 2015

Of course, there are billionaires that have dropped out of college (Ted Turner, Mark Zuckerberg) and are doing just fine, but it’s not the norm. In fact, the Pew Research Center found that college grads between 25 and 32 earned $17,500 more than those with a high school diploma. Choosing the Right College.

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The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

How long have you been reading The Frugal Girl? The Frugal Girl is one of the few blogs whose URL I have memorized, so I’ve never missed an entry! The Frugal Girl is one of the few blogs whose URL I have memorized, so I’ve never missed an entry! What’s your best frugal win? K in her dance costume 2.

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The Frugal Girl

DECEMBER 21, 2023

for a chance to go back to school I was just scrolling through my phone and came across the screenshot of my college history. The post Thankful Thursday | that’s a dust blanket appeared first on The Frugal Girl. It all fits on a single screen but when I think of all that has happened between 1996 (my first semester!)

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The Frugal Girl

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

If I’d had to re-enter college life by diving right into the nursing program, I’d be struggling way more! My previous semesters helped me learn a lot of these online systems, which are so different than the way college was done back when I originally enrolled (1996/1997). What are you thankful for this week?

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The Frugal Girl

MARCH 11, 2024

How long have you been reading The Frugal Girl? I’ve been reading The Frugal Girl since retiring in 2015 and look forward to the blog every week. I especially enjoy Meet the Reader, Thankful Thursday and Five Frugal Things. My hubby and I have always been frugal with our hard earned dollars.

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The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

And I think it’s funny that my homeschooling experience is coming in handy at college. The other day, there was not enough daylight to allow me to walk before class…so, I walked to and from college twice (I had to go at two separate times for things that day), and that solved the issue for that day. I was so happy!

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The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 9, 2024

How long have you been reading The Frugal Girl?I I ‘ve been reading The Frugal Girl for 4+ years now, definitely pre-pandemic but I’m not sure how much before. I can remember quite a few years in college and grad school when my part-time jobs juuuuust barely covered my expenses (and sometimes not even that!)

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The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

How long have you been reading The Frugal Girl? Initially, by necessity, but I’ve never been as successful at day-to-day frugality as I would like. I came into adulthood struggling to pay my way through college and then struggling to repay student loans on a small salary. As I was paying my way through college.

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The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Readers get multiple questions to choose from, and AF chose to answer the “What’s a funny frugal story?” How long have you been reading The Frugal Girl? What’s your best frugal win? What’s the easiest/hardest part of being frugal? Is there anything unique about frugal living in your area?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 10, 2012

I was in college for five and a half years for a four year program prior to graduating, and I paid my way through the whole thing. There are some books that you might want keep afterward for reference, but in all honesty it’s unlikely that you will use them once you’ve graduated from college. Which I did want to do.

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The Frugal Girl

MARCH 4, 2024

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. What’s your best frugal win?

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 20, 2023

In 2020, our financial goals were to read, research, and understand both college and retirement planning. Our oldest is a junior in high school and college becomes reality in the fall of 2024. We want to assist our daughters with their college expenses. College is crazy expensive right now. My basement is still a mess.

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The Frugal Girl

DECEMBER 13, 2023

College semesters always make Christmas seem like it pops up fast because I don’t have much time to think about it until after finals and then it IS really close. The post Thankful Thursday | only one more before Christmas appeared first on The Frugal Girl. I just looked at the calendar and realized how close Christmas is.

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The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

I had to visit my college’s financial aid department earlier this year to get some help for my own FAFSA because in a dropdown list that had both “homeschooled” and “GED”, I picked the wrong one (both are true! The post WIS, WWA | $149 and I’m not pressed appeared first on The Frugal Girl.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 12, 2012

Green and Frugal Burial. What if you could be as green and frugal when you enter the hereafter as you try to be now? The college town of Lawrence, KS has a cemetery with a dedicated green section. Eco-Friendly Acne Fighters: Skin Care for the Frugal. What does this look like? The New “Go Green” Mondays.

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The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

We are both naturally frugal and a bit introverted which makes it easier to save money. How long have you been reading The Frugal Girl? I had been at my previous job for 17 years (straight out of college) and it had turned into a very toxic situation. What’s your best frugal win? I work out 4-5 days a week.

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The Frugal Girl

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

But I would say I’m getting into a better groove of figuring out how to work meals around our college classes and Zoe’s work schedule. The post WIS, WWA | getting into a groove appeared first on The Frugal Girl. Nursing school has such a weird schedule, you can’t exactly get into a routine. Every week is different!

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The Frugal Girl

DECEMBER 6, 2023

And I have a weekend of simulation clinicals at the college. appeared first on The Frugal Girl. Luckily I only have to present this to my lab group, not to the entire class of 130 people! I would have serious stage fright if it was the whole class. I also have a podcast assignment to do. Still, the end is feeling SO close.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 19, 2016

It was a mix of college loans, a personal loan from my parents (for college), an overdraft account, and credit card debt. My husband is naturally frugal so he didn’t see the need for me to doing something as “extreme” as a Spending Fast however, I knew it had to be done. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it?

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Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 12, 2012

College textbooks can be down right pricey. I remember books costing $100 or more when I was in college several years ago, and prices have continued to rise to where some books are now close to $200 (and that is just one book!). I really like that this FREE resource is available for college students on tight budgets.

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The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

This week, I am thankful: that I had an umbrella in my car Most days at college, I only go to one building. The post Thankful Thursday | on Thanksgiving appeared first on The Frugal Girl. But one day this week I needed to go back and forth and all over and it happened to be a day of steady rain and wind. I am so grateful!

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Saving With Shellie

JUNE 26, 2015

Are you headed to college in the Fall? Be sure you Follow me on Pinterest and check out my boards for recipes , craft ideas and other frugal living tips ! The post FREE 6-Month Prime Membership for College Students appeared first on Saving with Shellie™. All you need is an valid.edu email address.

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Saving With Shellie

SEPTEMBER 19, 2014

Y’all I am just loving that college football is back! and cheer on my college team (Hook ‘Em!). Be sure you Follow me on Pinterest and check out my boards for recipes , craft ideas and other frugal living tips ! The post Game Day Fashion Friday | 5 Items at 55% Off + 18 Different College Colors! Deals Around Town'

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