The Frugal Girl

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

I love glass containers for food storage at home, largely because they are see-through. Food that’s visible is food that’s less likely to go to waste! And since I’m gonna eat my food pretty promptly, I don’t care that metal containers are opaque. What frugal things have you been up to lately?

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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. So far, so good!

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The Frugal Girl

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Anyway…I needed some litter and food for Shelley and Chiquita, and Chewy’s prices for those beat the brick and mortar stores around here. What frugal things have you been up to lately? The post Five Frugal Things | What color will this chair be? appeared first on The Frugal Girl. back on my purchase.

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The Frugal Girl

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

You can freeze food in glass jars! Which is a me problem, not a freezing-food-in-glass-jars problem. I know we are all rather terrified of causing glass breakage…that’s a messy problem, and it also results in food waste because WHO is going to try to eat food that might have glass shards in it?

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

So I am declaring a Frugal February. The goal of Frugal February is NOT to feel deprived, but rather to find creative ways to get through the month without unnecessary spending. We could really use an intentional month of frugalness to reset our mindset. 6 – Happy (frugal) Valentine’s Day! Say that 5 times!)

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 2, 2022

I’m always looking for ways to save my family money to help us get through current higher food and gas prices and achieve our big financial goals. There was nothing too special about my frugal shenanigans in September, other than just trying to be better with every purchase that I make. My Frugal Shenanigans!

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Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Another month of 2022 is in the books and another month of frugal-ing. I’m always looking for ways to save my family money to not only help us get through current higher food and gas prices but also to help us achieve our big financial goals. My Frugal Shenanigans! Share in the comments how you frugal-ed in August!

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 1, 2020

April 2020 might go down as the most frugal month of my lifetime. With the global pandemic and the decline of our small business, I have flexed frugal muscles that I didn’t know I have. Operation Frugal Living is in full swing at my house. Frugal Kitchen in April: Free Ham? More frugal shenanigans!

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Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 6, 2022

We’ve seen higher grocery and fuel bills lately, so we’re upping our frugal game to help the budget. How I frugal-ed in the kitchen: I spend a lot of time in my kitchen. Related reading: 10 Ways to Save at Giant Food Stores. Share in the comments how you frugal-ed in July. Winner Winner FREE Chicken Dinner!

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The Frugal Girls

MARCH 25, 2024

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Family Balance Sheet

JULY 7, 2022

It’s been a long time since I’ve shared a “How I Frugal-ed” post, but for a variety of reasons, I’m making a more conscious effort lately to flex my frugal muscles. Here’s how we frugal-ed in June. I’m only interested in food. Is a Sam’s Club membership frugal?

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The Frugal Girl

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

At the end of her email, she said, I wonder if you could address the importance of taking care of one’s mental health especially during really hard times, specifically in frugal ways. Second, I try to put nourishing food into my body. The post Q&A | frugal mental health, “why did you get a cat”?,

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 18, 2021

However, whilst we all have essential bills or borrowing we need to take on and maintain, some people are able to live as frugally as possible to help keep costs down and make their money go further. Here are 5 great tips for saving money by being frugal. Only Borrow What You Need. Eat Out Less & Reduce Takeaways.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 30, 2021

However, whilst we all have essential bills or borrowing we need to take on and maintain, some people are able to live as frugally as possible to help keep costs down and make their money go further. Here are 5 great tips for saving money by being frugal. Only Borrow What You Need. Eat Out Less & Reduce Takeaways.

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Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 4, 2020

Here’s how we frugal-ed our way through it. Frugal Wardrobe in November: I have a small bedroom closet, so I like to keep my wardrobe fairly lean, but highly functional. Frugal Kitchen in November: I stocked up on enough baking supplies at Wegman’s that should get us through most of 2021. a small gas fireplace: $100.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

So I am declaring a Frugal February. The goal of Frugal February is NOT to feel deprived, . 8 Action Steps for a Frugal February: 1 – Write a budget/spending plan for February. 8 Action Steps for a Frugal February: 1 – Write a budget/spending plan for February. 6 – Happy (frugal) Valentine’s Day!

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 31, 2020

Welcome to my first “How We Frugal-ed” recap of 2020. Frugal living is NOT about feeling deprived. Frugal living is being intentional with our money and creative with our resources, so we have more to put towards the things that are important to us. Frugal Kitchen in January: Meal Plan. Meal Plan.

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The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

Tell us a little about yourself My current lifestyle would probably qualify as frugal-lite compared to many others. I was a bit intimidated by this, but then I figured I probably wasn’t the only person out there who isn’t ultra-frugal at the moment. How long have you been reading The Frugal Girl? Enjoying some outdoor time.

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The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 12, 2024

What I Spent I’m just skipping this section because I have spent way more on food than normal this week! I will be frugal on food when we get home, but notttttt this week. ? The post WIS, WWA | Island Eats appeared first on The Frugal Girl. Friday I don’t know what the plan is.

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 11, 2016

It’s Frugal Friday: A recap of how we frugal-ed our way through the week so that we have more money to put towards our financial goals. Maybe even pick up a few extra to donate to the local food banks. Frugal Resources: Is it your turn to roast the Thanksgiving turkey this year? How did you live frugally this week?

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 25, 2016

It’s Frugal Friday: A recap of how we frugal-ed our way through the week so that we have more money to put towards our financial goals. Everyone chips in though, but my mom and two aunts cook the bulk of the food. Frugal Resources: 1. How did you live frugally this week? The post Frugal Friday 11.25.16

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Couponing 101

JUNE 14, 2019

If you want to be really frugal, you can get a couple of gallons of water (or fill empty gallons up at home) and bring plastic cups for everyone during the trip. It’s definitely worth it to keep refilling the ice in the ice chest to keep the food cold. Then add your favorite seasonings and put it in a food dehydrator to dry.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 24, 2011

If not, it’s time to learn some tricks on how to become a more frugal shopper! Many people assume that they’re getting a better idea by buying in bulk but this isn’t always true, especially for perishable food items that are likely to be thrown away if you don’t get a chance to use everything before the use-by date. Frugal Food Tips.

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Teresa's Deals

SEPTEMBER 4, 2015

I am always searching the internet for other frugal blogs and I have so many that I love to read besides this one of course, but I wanted to list my 10 most favorite for you to check out. 10 Of My Favorite Frugal Blogs. Addi from Frugal Fanatic believes anyone can earn an income from home without having to work 40 hours a week.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 9, 2014

You can create a frugal, meaningful Valentine’s Day that can be just as special to those you love AND can keep you on budget. Show Your Love with Food. One of the easiest ways to show your love on Valentine’s Day is with food. What’s your favorite frugal way to celebrate Valentine’s Day?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 4, 2012

Being frugal these days is very important. It is not easy to be frugal and save money when you have a family that splurges and squanders. Being frugal is a family affair. Avoid wasting energy, water, gas, food and the like. It is important that every member of the family participate in practicing frugality.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 26, 2014

Recently we just relocated to Tucson, Arizona, and we’re finding that in some ways we need to start all over learning to be frugal in a new town. If, like us, you’re planning on relocating or just have, consider these tips to learn how to live frugally in your new location. Recognize that Some Frugal Skills Are Universal.

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 12, 2018

Frugal Friday: A recap of how we frugal-ed our way through the week. What We Ate this Week: I make an effort each week to serve my family delicious food but still stick to the budget. Frugal Miscellany: We’ve had a lot of very warm and humid days in September and October. How did you frugal this week?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 19, 2011

Frugality means a lot of things for different people. This is because there are still a number of people who have trouble switching to a frugal lifestyle. If you are planning to live a frugal lifestyle, it is important to know that you are not depriving yourself. Here are some tips on how you can start a frugal life: On beauty.

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 28, 2016

It’s Frugal Friday: A recap of how we frugal-ed our way through the week so that we have more money to put towards our financial goals. Don’t let the thought of clearance food scare you, I’ve been buying meat this way for many years and have never had a problem. How did you live frugally this week?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 20, 2011

Guest Post Author Bio: David Bakke enjoys living frugally in Atlanta and frequently shares his best financial tips and experiences on Money Crashers , an online resource ranked as one of the top personal finance blogs online. In my quest for frugality, however, I’ve learned that some would-be saving methods are not truly practical.

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Couponing 101

SEPTEMBER 24, 2012

One of the most common misconceptions about couponing is that we only eat junk food, and that is entirely not true. You can save money, stay on a frugal grocery budget, cut coupons, and eat healthy! Check out this really neat visual representation of what $10-$20 can buy you in terms of junk food and healthy food.

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 18, 2016

It’s Frugal Friday: A recap of how we frugal-ed our way through the week so that we have more money to put towards our financial goals. 39/lb turkeys at Giant Food Stores. And at that price, it’s an easy way to make a big impact by donating to your local food banks. How did you live frugally this week?

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Couponing 101

JULY 31, 2012

Check out this cool frugal tip on how to store sharp food processor blades, sent in by reader Cheryl: “If you have a food processor, you know it is hard to store the blades in the bowl. Solution: Take an old round Chinese food take out container and put the round shred/slice blade in it. ” Thanks, Cheryl!

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The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

It’s a home that stocks mostly, well, ingredients, instead of ready-to-eat foods. I mean, you probably do end up eating healthier when you tend toward stocking ingredients vs. ready-to-eat foods. Also: are we counting things like bananas as ingredients or as ready-to-eat foods? Or a ready-to-eat food?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 19, 2011

This week I am participating in a Yakezie blog swap where I am to discuss the topic “ Balancing Frugality and Fun.”. Frugal fun? Isn’t frugal fun an oxymoron? We usually buy food though so it’s not that free. Whew, I’m already tired just from thinking about all these frugal yet fun activities.

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The Frugal Girl

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Tuesday Zoe and I had an appointment to go to, an errand to run, and then we picked out a Christmas tree, so we opted to stop for some fast food. The post WIS, WWA | one more week of phoning it in appeared first on The Frugal Girl. Monday I made a batch of this broccoli noodle soup and we had some fruit on the side.

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