The Frugal Girl
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
Definitely time for some fresh paint. Sonia and I went to pick it up and I brought it home to sand and paint it. We didn’t like the white/pink combo, and besides, the paint job was a little sloppy and a lot worn. But first, no one’s favorite task: sanding. I took the lid off to make my job a little easier.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
MAY 9, 2013
If you’re planning a wedding, you definitely won’t want to miss Tori’s post about Saving Money On Weddings: If It Sounds Too Good To Be True… over at Money Life and More. Are you a fan of Craigslist? If so, read Sean from One Smart Dollar’s post about 5 Popular Craigslist Scams to Watch Out For.
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The Frugal Girl
JANUARY 9, 2024
I ‘ve been reading The Frugal Girl for 4+ years now, definitely pre-pandemic but I’m not sure how much before. For example, we’re very accustomed to buying anything we can second-hand at thrift stores, Craigslist, or Facebook Marketplace. How long have you been reading The Frugal Girl?I
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
SEPTEMBER 9, 2014
Moving is definitely not eco-friendly, but there are ways to minimize the waste from packing and moving. Many people would rather just buy the boxes, paper, and bubble wrap at a discounted price on Craigslist and get everything they need at once. Here are some ways we recycled our moving waste: Creative Ways to Use the Excess Supply.
Family Balance Sheet
NOVEMBER 19, 2014
We sold extra items that we weren’t using through Craigslist and garage sales. Finances have definitely been the biggest strain in our 11 years of marriage. We definitely spend a lot more money on eating out at restaurants and using babysitters now that we are debt free. It was like selling an asset that has value.
Family Balance Sheet
MAY 1, 2017
This is definitely one area you don’t want to be brand loyal, so ask your friends for recommendations and start calling around to get quotes. Upon more online research, my husband felt the new repair would be beyond his ability, so we started looking on Craigslist. We Shopped for New Home Owners/Auto Insurance. Shame on ME!
Family Balance Sheet
APRIL 1, 2021
We feel it at our house too and this is definitely an area I need to improve. If you have some bigger items, you will likely make more money selling them on Craigslist or your local Facebook sale page than at a yard sale. Put the money saved into your emergency fund. 6 – Eat dinner at home. Who wants to cook after a long day!
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