The Frugal Girl
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
I’ve been faithfully packing my lunches My building at the college has an in-house Chick Fil A, and in my two years of attending classes there, I’ve managed to not buy food there at all. But now I’m often at college over lunchtime, so I’ve been needing to pack food to eat during breaks.
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. Thrift Store Style. Just like studying and beer, fashion matters at college. Frugal Back to School college frugal living'
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The Frugal Girl
JANUARY 9, 2024
As well as other “from scratch” things like my current main hobby of teaching myself how to spin yarn from our sheeps’ wool. 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!)
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
MAY 23, 2017
Those affected by our recent Great Recession have had the benefits of saving reinforced as well. As baby grows, we might turn back into fiendish savers – trying to get that retirement fund or college fund built up. But, in college, I spent my summer earnings – on clothes, on a used car and on school activities.
The Frugal Girl
FEBRUARY 14, 2024
My wedding dress, thrifted! I got into minimalist content in high school, and somehow found Dave Ramey through there just before I went to college. My college education. The interim dean introduced me to the internship at that college that led to my current career. etc” Well, I never wanted to be a race driver.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
MARCH 17, 2013
I’m guilty as well. Remember when trade schools abounded and more folks went to them than to college? 5 Pieces of Advice to Tell Your Child About Money- Part 2 Interview with a Self-Made Millionaire How to Make Your Own Clothes How to Shop for Furniture at Thrift Stores 10 Ways To Make Your Home A Zero-Waste Facility.
Family Balance Sheet
JANUARY 26, 2016
We have a retirement to plan , our daughters’ college to save for, and many places to visit. Choose Thrift First. I have made a pact with myself that if I don’t already own something that I need, I will either: make do with what I have, find said item at a thrift store, borrow, or forget about it. The Game Plan: 1.
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