The Frugal Girl

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Want to save money? Let go of the need for matching

The Frugal Girl

Let’s run through some examples! One last non-matching example: when I get a sock that sprouts a hole, I generally set the good sock aside and just use it with another sock of the same cut. My bedroom is another good example of this. I’d love to hear examples you can think of! Do the lamps match?

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How do you handle tipping?

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I used to have a good idea of what to tip and who to tip, but I am suddenly at a loss. For example, I visited Panera last week when my refrigerator was out. I just read that DoorDash was going to rate the people that use their app by how well they tip. I don’t use DoorDash, but I find this problematic. And so on.

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WIS, WWA | Black Friday

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For example, you can buy a $50 Bath and Body Works gift card for $40. Obviously, you could give the gift card as a gift, but you could also use it as you buy Christmas gifts. After I published this post, I saw that Amazon has a page of gift card offers for various brands.

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Let’s answer some google searches!

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Here’s a recent example from a text conversation with Sonia, where I’m in blue: Anyway. For example, an extrovert might be very happy if you planned a surprise get-together, whereas an introvert might be horrified at that prospect. And I also happen to think it’s best when you make it with dark chocolate cocoa powder.

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Meet a Reader | Ginger from Texas

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But I did learn some things that I find I use today. This is a good example of how, even when I feel I made a mistake, I try to learn from it. I save money where I can to keep it frugal, like by using apps, coupons, value menus, etc. They work, at least they did the last time I used them. So, the money was wasted, maybe.

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Should you wash your clothes inside out?

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Why you should buy everything used WilliamB sent me this Washington Post article titled, “ Why you should buy everything used ” and ooh, I love it! (I For example, there are certainly staffing shortages, and that leads to overworking. ” Yup, that sounds about right to me!

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Meet a Reader | Gretchen from Oregon

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Tell us a little about yourself! My cute kids when they were little I used to be a Spanish teacher until I stopped working to stay home with my kids. but can use our money to enjoy life now and meet our family’s needs while still being responsible for the future 5. I use a grain mill to grind grain for our sourdough bread.

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