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A storage chest for Sonia

The Frugal Girl

Photo Credit: www.thefrugalgirl.com A FB Marketplace freebie turns into a plant-growing shelf Continue Reading Sonia’s bookshelf | Before and After Photo Credit: www.thefrugalgirl.com A free chalk-painted bookshelf makeover Continue Reading A craigslist Ethan Allen nightstand rehab Photo Credit: www.thefrugalgirl.com Ethan Allan, via craigslist!

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Thrifty Finds: a New (to her) Dresser, Valentine’s Day

Family Balance Sheet

Two drawers of her dresser pretty much disintegrated over the holidays and the poor girl was living out of plastic tubs until we found a replacement. So for the first time I checked out Craigslist. Too many stories of Craigslist gone wrong. It’s a solid piece and she loves the mirror, as most little girls do.

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Meet a Reader | Gretchen from Oregon

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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. For example, we’re very accustomed to buying anything we can second-hand at thrift stores, Craigslist, or Facebook Marketplace. Which one do you have?

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10 MORE Free (but Thoughtful) Christmas Gift Ideas

Family Balance Sheet

This idea came to me when my retired neighbor called me and asked if I could come over and help her with a Craigslist posting. And I got the idea from my daughters’ Girl Scout troop Christmas party. And I got the idea from my daughters’ Girl Scout troop Christmas party. Garden Harvest. Are you a gardener?

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7 Tips for a Successful Yard Sale

Family Balance Sheet

I''m always looking for girls clothing, good books, and clean Tupperware. The girls decided that it okay to part with the plastic kitchen, Handy Manny tool bench, and the Dora pop up tent. We placed ads on Craigslist several days in a row before the sale. Make sure your headline on Craigslist is very descriptive.

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30 Free but Thoughtful Christmas Gift Ideas

Family Balance Sheet

This idea came to me when my retired neighbor called me and asked if I could come over and help her with a Craigslist posting. And I got the idea from my daughter’s Girl Scout troop Christmas party. Each girl was to bring an old, but a usable toy or a handmade item. Yes, I said it.

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An Easy Way to Save for Irregular Expenses

For the Mommas

Selling on eBay, Amazon or Craigslist. Yard sales are great, especially if you have a lot of stuff that you just want to get rid of, but if you have fewer yet more expensive items – electronics, furniture, etc – than selling through an online marketplace like eBay, Amazon or Craigslist may be a better option. Bank Your Savings.