Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 4, 2013

Last year, I ran a series, 12 Days of Frugal Holiday Fun. I shared 12 ideas that we have done over the years and will continue to do and none of them cost a lot of money, but all of them will create many memories with your family. What does your family do for frugal holiday fun? I’d love to hear your ideas!

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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. How my husband saved us $460…for awhile at least. How did you frugal in June?

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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. What’s your favorite frugal way to celebrate Valentine’s Day? Frugal Valentines Day Dates Do You Equate Money with Affection? Go Frugal' Show Your Love with Food.

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The Frugal Girl

OCTOBER 2, 2023

But if you can let go of the need to match things, a lot of frugal possibilities open up, especially in the free/second-hand markets. P.S. Just in case I need to clarify: I don’t think it’s a good idea to snag everything that’s cheap/free. The post Want to save money? You get drinking glasses in sets of 6.

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Teresa's Deals

SEPTEMBER 18, 2015

It’s is almost Halloween time and I am sure, if your like me, you are already looking for frugal ways to celebrate. There are many ways to save money for Halloween such as using coupons for the candy, making your own Halloween costume to going crafts for Halloween decor. Halloween Tips to Help Save Money.

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Saving Cents With Sense

OCTOBER 1, 2013

5 Frugal DIY Halloween Décor Ideas. If you just get a little creative, you can come up with some fun and frugal Halloween décor you can be proud of! 5 Frugal DIY Halloween Décor Ideas: 1. Get the kids to help you or have a grand old time with your girlfriends creating these fun ideas. Take a look!

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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. How We Saved this Week: We started a family tradition years ago of going to a Christmas tree farm to buy a fresh tree. Frugal Resources: 1. How did you live frugally this week?

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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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Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 2, 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. How we saved this week: I didn’t go into the stores on Thanksgiving Day or weekend. Frugal Resources: 1. How did you live frugally this week? The post Frugal Friday 12.02.16

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DECEMBER 21, 2012

With Christmas right around the corner, I thought it’d be fun to round up some frugal Christmas tips for you! There are tons of ideas all over the Internet, and especially on Pinterest. You can save on homemade gifts, home decor, recipes, and much more. Looking for a cheap gift idea for women? Let’s hear it!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 16, 2013

If you’re trying to save money, pay down debt, or both, then you might want to consider skipping your family’s usual summer trip and plan staycations instead. Have events like three-legged races, a water balloon toss and other creative ideas to help pass the time. Frugal Date Nights. Go Frugal'

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Saving Cents With Sense

FEBRUARY 6, 2012

So here are 25 Frugal & Fun Date Night Ideas to help you spend more quality time together. And for those of you that aren’t married – these are great date ideas for you, too, when you are watching a budget (aren’t we all)! Save on Food & Drink. Save on dining out gift certificates from Restaurant.com.

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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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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? so I just needed to spend money carefully and save if I could. What’s your biggest frugal win?

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The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Megan emailed me a little nervously because she and her husband are not super-duper frugal. But this is “Meet A Reader” not, “Meet Only Super Frugal Readers” There are all sorts of reasons people hang out here, and some of those reasons have nothing to do with frugality. ? So, here’s Megan!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 24, 2011

Are your shopping habits saving you money? If not, it’s time to learn some tricks on how to become a more frugal shopper! Take a good look at price comparison websites to get a handle on prices and you might be surprised at how much you can save by changing where you shop. So, are you a frugal shopper? Frugal Food Tips.

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The Budget Diet

APRIL 15, 2024

And the best part is that many of these ideas can begin saving. From grocery bills to rent payments, everyone is feeling the sting of higher prices these days. Thankfully, there are numerous ways to reduce your living costs if you get a bit savvy.

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The Frugal Girl

DECEMBER 11, 2023

How long have you been reading The Frugal Girl? How did you get interested in saving money? I grew up with frugal parents so it was ingrained in me from an early age. As a teenager, I saved quite a bit of the money I earned babysitting and working in a dining hall. What’s your best frugal win?

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Coupons Do Work

JANUARY 27, 2016

This is a frugal way to use Binder Clips that will save you frustration when you can’t keep your cord plugged into your mac laptop (I hate it when it happens! ) Money Clip and/or Wallet: Computer Cable Holder: Coffee Filter Holder and a Napkin Holder (great idea if you are on a picnic !)

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Stockpiling Moms

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Now, more than ever we need to save money. It is reducing waste and saving an item from the landfill. Frugal Gift Ideas: Frugal Gift Ideas for Parents and Grandparents 10 Teacher Holiday Gift Ideas Bath Gift Basket Gift Card Flower Bouquet The post Normalize Gifting Thrifted Items appeared first on STOCKPILING MOMS™.

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Teresa's Deals

AUGUST 23, 2015

These Personalized Halloween Treat Bag Ideas are too adorable and I am sure your child would love to have there own personalized bag for Halloween. but you can get them for only $11.99 (Save 61%) for a Limited Time, so grab yours now. The post Personalized Halloween Treat Bag Ideas appeared first on Frugal Texas Diva.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

I’m pretty crafty so I come up with a lot of ideas of things to do to save money that we can easily (or, as easily as possible) do ourselves. Centerpieces Especially if you are not looking for anything extravagant, making your own centerpieces can save a lot of money. Have you ever been to a DIY wedding?

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Coupons Do Work

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

In fact because of Amazon having the best deals for TP and PT (Toilet Paper and Paper Towels), I stocked up on them, for 3-4 months for subscribe and save (every 2-3 weeks I would get an Amazon package), and I now officially have a year’s supply in my ‘stockpile’ of the products ! Smart idea for us frugal peeps!

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APRIL 11, 2012

We received some fantastic ideas and comments on one of the gardening frugal tips a couple weeks ago. Here’s a great gardening tip from Cristin, who commented on Facebook: “Save plastic cake domes from your grocer’s bakery, and use them as mini greenhouses to keep the heat and moisture in.”

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 18, 2015

I’ve teamed up with over 50 bloggers from across the United States to put together this list of budget-friendly staycation and travel ideas from different parts of the country. I’m sharing ideas for Central PA, and the rest of the list is at the bottom of this post. Staycation Ideas Around the U.S. A – D.

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 20, 2014

Yesterday, I shared ideas to explore and enjoy my home state’s capital city, of Harrisburg, PA and its surrounding communities this summer. Today, I’m sharing summer activities and ideas to enjoy cities and towns from all across the country. Scottsdale, Arizona ~ Saving For Someday. Dayton, Ohio ~ Savings Lifestyle.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 13, 2012

Here are a few ideas for the holidays, which hopefully will help you save money, time and reduce those stress levels! Save On Holiday Decorating. Save On Holiday Parties And Dinners. Save On Gifts And Wrapping. Of course, you could do what my aunt used to do, and save paper from one Christmas to the next!!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 20, 2011

Guest Post Author Bio: This post is from Charles at CreditDonkey, where he writes about frugal credit card deals and tips. The following are six steps that you use to help teach others through a demonstration of frugal living: Help Others In Need : When all of your needs are met, it’s easy to forget about others.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 29, 2012

It cost over $1000, so when we went to go out for our Friday night dinner (we hate cooking on Fridays), we decided to stay in to save money. To save money, eat your main meal at home and then just go for dessert. Total: $6-$15 (dessert and tip) Saving money and being frugal can be boring sometimes, but it doesn`t have to be.

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Saving Everyday

FEBRUARY 15, 2014

The tagline of my website is A Penny Saved Is A Penny Earned because I firmly believe that statement! Saving $100 is the same as making $100! I’m always looking for a new way to save money, so I love reading other people’s tips on how they save extra cash. Energy Saving Tips for Summer by The Frugal Mom.

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The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Tuesday I made a Dinnerly meal, which was Mediterranean beef pita pizzas: Zoe and I both liked these (sorta like an easy gyro), so I’ll probably put this meal idea into our rotation even if I don’t get it straight from Dinnerly. It definitely saved me from takeout. What did you have for dinner this week?

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The Frugal Girl

AUGUST 31, 2023

pre-frying, obviously I purposely didn’t fry all of the chicken, with the plan to save some for frying the next night. In the latest Five Frugal Things, I mentioned that I’d made croutons and I meant to say, “from hot dog buns” but I accidentally typed, “hot dogs” instead.

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Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 11, 2015

Whether you are hosting a big gathering or a few close friends this season, make the party festive and sassy with these theme ideas. 10 Christmas Party Ideas: 1. This is still one of my favorite get-together ideas. Some gift theme ideas: Set a challenging, but low dollar limit where party-goers will need to get creative.

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APRIL 17, 2020

If you’re going a little stir crazy and are lucky enough to have a yard, it may be your saving grace as the weather gets warmer. Ping Pong Ball Nerf Targets via Frugal Fun For Boys and Girls. We included this idea for all the families that love board games. And what better way to enjoy your yard than playing yard games?

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JANUARY 29, 2011

Okay, I think this is just about the cutest Valentine’s card idea I’ve ever seen! Super cute and frugal! Here is another cute and frugal Valentine’s day treat idea. Thanks Frugal Chic Living , 24-7-365 , and Money Saving Mom ! Shipped (Frugal Valentine’s Card Idea!)

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Couponing 101

APRIL 18, 2012

One easy way to save a little bit of money is to incorporate meatless meals into the menu rotation more often. Need some ideas or inspiration? Vegetarian meals can be so delicious and filling, and these seven great meal ideas can get you started. Do you have a Frugal Tip you’d like to share? Every little bit helps!

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JANUARY 10, 2013

It’s such a cool idea. Simply save all your old coke can tabs as you use them, find some cute ribbon, and make an upcycled bracelet! Do you have a Frugal Tip you’d like to share? Daily Frugal Tip: DIY Coke Can Tab Bracelets! Here’s a tutorial I found to help you out. Fun, eco-friendly, and thrifty!

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