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Five Frugal (mostly tiny) Things

The Frugal Girl

I did a good job of eating my fridge down Remember how I didn’t really go grocery shopping last week, and only spent $18 on food? A full fridge tends to encourage food waste because things get lost. The post Five Frugal (mostly tiny) Things appeared first on The Frugal Girl. And here’s how I sell books on eBay.

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Meet a Reader | JenRR from the Midwest

The Frugal Girl

I’ve been an architect, day-care teacher to toddlers, and library clerk, but am currently a SAHM to a 14yo son and 9yo daughter. After I had kids, I swapped that time to growing all sorts of interesting heirloom foods in my backyard. How long have you been reading The Frugal Girl? My girl with homegrown okra.

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Wooden Snowman Craft

Stockpiling Moms

Every week I try to find new things to do with her and we found this amazing program through Kenton County library (Northern Kentucky) called Memory Cafe. The library has created a space for patients and caregivers to relax and have fun. The program supplied all the materials to create this Wooden Snowman Craft! This is a fan favorite.

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Five Frugal Things | on a Monday!

The Frugal Girl

Sooo, I popped into the school library and printed all of those for free. I used them in several scrambled egg burritos, along with cilantro (which is another food that’s easy to waste!). appeared first on The Frugal Girl. I mean, obviously, I pay for this privilege because it’s rolled into my college tuition.

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Meet a Reader | Mid-Atlantic Julia

The Frugal Girl

In my free time I enjoy canning and preserving food (well, I enjoy the results of it, ha!), baking, library storytimes, and being involved in our church’s Bible study, meals for the sick, and other various ministries. How long have you been reading The Frugal Girl? canned peaches = summer in a jar 2.

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30 Free but Thoughtful Christmas Gift Ideas

Family Balance Sheet

Offer these cooking lessons and send the food home with the recipient. What a delicious gift of food! Borrow a new(er) movie from the library or find a good movie on your cable/subscription account. And I got the idea from my daughter’s Girl Scout troop Christmas party. Cooking Lessons. Are you an amazing home cook?

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Free Stuff to do this weekend + Samples of the week 8/12 – 8/14

Coupons Do Work

40 in total, from sample of purina one cat food to free sport samples. Free Children’s Books from Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library (Ages 4 & Under). Free Sample of Purina One Tender Selects Blend Cat Food. Free Sample of Dior Poison Girl Perfume. This week’s freebies there are a TON. Free Platex Sport Samples.