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. How did you become interesting in saving money? I think I first got interested in money by … not having any!

Oregon 186

Oregon Home and Garden Kids and Family Money 186

Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 17, 2014

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. Saving Money - During the Holidays'

Christmas 223

Christmas Gifts Home and Garden Flowers and Gifts 223

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

This list of thoughtful, but FREE Christmas gift ideas is proof that you don’t need to spend a lot of money on the people you gift to if you use your time, resources, and creativity. 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. Yes, I said it.

Christmas 130

Christmas Gifts Home and Garden Flowers and Gifts 130

For the Mommas

MAY 22, 2012

Rather than finding yourself in a position where you’re relying on credit cards for these expenses – and then wasting your hard-earned money on paying off those cards in the following months – try creating separate sinking funds instead. If there’s no extra money in your budget, there’s still hope, though. Yard Sales.

Craigslist 78

Craigslist West Virginia Bank Banking 78

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 23, 2015

Every summer we take a week to focus on our girls, fitness, good food and spending time with our extended family that we vacation with. A friend makes extra money teaching piano. We participate in our neighborhood’s yard sale every spring and put the money towards our summer vacation. Time away can really clear your mind.

Vacation 100

Vacation Finds Friends And Family Sale Home and Garden 100

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 9, 2013

I could have tried to sell the unbroken pieces online, on eBay or Craigslist, but this was definitely instant gratification. The money you get back will be based on the actual gold in your pieces, but you will NOT get what the current price is for an ounce of gold. You may decide it is worth it to try to sell online.

Jewelry 138

Jewelry Finds Craigslist Cameras 138

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 10, 2013

I''m always looking for girls clothing, good books, and clean Tupperware. We made some money too, about $150. 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. Hasta la vista!

Craigslist 153

Craigslist Sale Friends And Family Sale TVs 153