The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Sometimes there are terrible misspellings, and those always make me laugh because I know I’ve searched/texted things like that, hoping that auto-correct will save me. I was looking at a grouping of these terms the other day and I thought it would be fun to answer them in a blog post. Just run it at night. Every night.

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Motherhood Moments

JUNE 26, 2023

adults saying they will take some sort of road trip this summer, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2023’s Best & Worst States for Summer Road Trips , along with expert commentary. Shopping at grocery stores for dinner instead of restaurants can also save a lot! With nearly 80% of U.S. New York 47.

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

MARCH 11, 2024

The post How to Save Money Fast – My Top 20 Tips appeared first on Penny Pinchin' Mom. “The habit of saving is itself an education; it fosters every virtue, teaches self-denial, cultivates a sense of order, trains forethought, and so broadens the mind.” It’s understandable to want to be like them.

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Motherhood Moments

MARCH 4, 2023

Set a budget and follow it consistently. The first line of defense against debt is to make a budget and keep to it. Knowing where your money is going is the first step toward making wiser spending decisions. Just because you have the money doesn't mean you have to spend it all. Save for a rainy day.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 31, 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. We want to live WELL, on LESS Money. I started a new grocery shopping routine in January and it is working out splendidly!

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 2, 2021

I joined the crowd many years ago only to completely forget about my word by mid-March. After writing some financial goals that had a lot to do with researching topics, such as retirement and college savings strategies, I realized that maybe my word for 2020 was READ. I read more in 2020 than I have in years. Enter 2021.

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Family Balance Sheet

JULY 10, 2023

Frugal living is not about deprivation. Instead, I look for creative ways to save my family money in all aspects of our lives. My goal has always been to live well on less while achieving our big financial goals. Some months are more successful than others. This update includes how we frugal-ed in April, May, and June.

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Couponing 101

FEBRUARY 23, 2019

One thing new couponers are eager to learn is how to save more money. While it is important to learn how to save more, I think the more important thing to learn is how to spend less. It may seem like the same thing, but let me give you an example. Have they truly saved money?

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2021

Our emergency fund has saved us countless times and it will save us once again with the truck. If you are self-employed, work for a company or in an industry that is unstable, or maybe you or someone in your family has medical issues, you might want to save 6-12 months of expenses. 2 – Decide where to put the money.

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Motherhood Moments

DECEMBER 15, 2022

I had a chance to interview Master Licensed Esthetician and founder and owner of Skin Property Virtual Esthetics , Emily Trampetti, about how to spot which skincare devices are worth the purchase this holiday season. Emily has been featured in The Well + Good , Puckermob , Medium , The Well Well , and more! Context is important here.

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

When finances are tight, often the only area we can control is our food spending. While my husband works hard to bring the money in, my job is to make it go as far as it can while feeding our family healthy meals. With two growing teenagers, that task isn’t always easy, but it is possible.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 6, 2013

I got in to a debate with my friend last week about whether cash or credit card encourages it’s user to spend more money. I find that the second cash enters my pocket, it’s gone in 60 seconds. I feel like it’s free money , because it’s here today, gone tomorrow. It’s Not As Easy to Track.

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Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

Tell us about you and your family. Include anything that you’d like to add to give the reader an idea about your personality. It’s awesome to (FINALLY!) If you want to become debt free, I’m here to tell you it is TOTALLY worth all the time, effort, and frustration. What kind of debt was it?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 1, 2014

We started by categorizing our bills and spending into groups, such as housing and transportation. We wanted to see where we were spending most of our money, and whether there is any opportunity for us to cut down on any of those bills as a result of the combination of our finances. It has great fuel economy, at about 40 MPG.

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Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 4, 2014

They blog at 2 Copper Coins. Tell us about you and your family. Include anything that you’d like to add to give the reader an idea about your personality. What kind of debt was it? How long did it take you? After graduating with our bachelor’s degrees Jon and I had about $36,000 in debt between us.

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Savings Corner

APRIL 4, 2024

Even as inflation comes down and the Federal Reserve’s tightening cycle looks like it’s about to end , the economy still faces the risk of a recession. Building a portfolio that has at least some less-risky assets can be useful in helping you ride out volatility in the market.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 12, 2013

It’s part of a healthy lifestyle. Regular exercise can do more for you than just help you enjoy better health and help you maintain your desired weight. More Energy. ” While it may not be possible to recover the energy of childhood, you can boost your energy level now. We all know that exercise is good for us.

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Family Balance Sheet

JULY 2, 2015

She writes about simple living, parenting and her family’s foster story at Fostering Simplicity. Tell us about you and your family. Include anything that you’d like to add to give the reader an idea about your personality. What kind of debt was it? How long did it take you? Where are you from?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 12, 2011

She blogs about ways to make and save money as well as what she is up to at her blog www.kylieofiu.com. If you get the big things like solar panels and water tanks, they do cost initially, but if you are staying in your home for a long period they are worth it. 2.) Use up all your food and reduce waste.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 26, 2012

We all like to eat out, but if we do it too often, it can get expensive. Still, it is a nice break from the routine, and it is a fun way to spend time with your friends and family. If you like to eat out a lot, and you would like to save some money, here are few tips to save when dining out.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 19, 2014

Lately, I’ve been feeling a little bit more tired than I usually do. After all, what’s more stressful than rushing around in jam packed malls, spending tons of money gifts all for one day? After all, what’s more stressful than rushing around in jam packed malls, spending tons of money gifts all for one day?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 22, 2012

“How to Live Large and Have Fun”, “How to Spend Millions on Credit and Never Pay a Dime”, “Live Large and On Charge…Cards”, “Living High on the Hog: The Art of Budget Busting”…these are all titles of fictitious books, but they might as well be bestsellers. Spend, spend, spend, even when you don’t have the money.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 6, 2016

However, there are simple things we can do every day that help Mother Earth by using less energy, sending less trash to the land fills, and conserving our natural resources. And the bonus to starting these new habits is that you can save quite a bit of money too. 6 Everyday Changes that Save Money & Help our Planet.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 25, 2014

Not only do I save a significant amount of money, but I also keep those still useable items out of the landfill. Their motto is “Buy used and save the difference.” Buying used isn’t just for those who want to save money. Buying used isn’t just for those who want to save money. Kitchen Appliances.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 4, 2011

We were so poor that we re-used coffee grounds to make more coffee! In today’s dollars, the cost cutting measures we took throughout our marriage allowed us to NOT spend more than a half million dollars. We weren’t actually able to save the money we didn’t spend. Do we still have that money?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 26, 2014

After my first child, well, I thought I would never be less than 200 pounds again. I was about 100 pounds overweight, my BMI was 41, and I was miserable. Now I’m only about 20 pounds overweight, my BMI is 27, and I’m feeling much better. It’s Not All About the Meat.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 20, 2012

When you are at work, it is very easy to spend too much money on food. Many times offices are located close to coffee shops, fast food joints, and more. It’s often easy to walk or drive to one of these nearby options when you are hungry. Most of this easily accessible food is not good for you, and it is expensive to boot.

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 6, 2012

I'm participating in Women’s Money Week which is about encouraging women to speak up about money, take control of our finances, and reshape our financial future. We have an occasional squabble here and there, but I'll be very honest and upfront with you, we do not argue about money. Although, it wasn't always that way.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 24, 2023

These areas range from the basics such as budgeting to more complex areas such as saving and investing for retirement as well as estate planning for the distribution of your assets. In short, if it involves finances, then there’s a way to plan for it and optimize the outcome. What is a financial plan?

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Saving Everyday

OCTOBER 3, 2023

In this article, we’re sharing our top tips to help you save money when traveling without sacrificing a thing! If you feel like a vacation is out of your reach, these tried-and-true ways to save money when traveling will help you get there without breaking the bank! Some people see traveling as a luxury, but I see it differently.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 2, 2013

AND they felt free to throw it in my yard. Younger people are more apt to litter than older ones especially when they are in groups. The Keep America Beautiful website claims that: “About 85% of littering is the result of individual attitudes. In a 2 year period, Washington State picked up around 10,475 TONS of litter.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 4, 2012

Stay with me here – I’m very concerned about my child’s future, especially in these debt-ridden times of financial uncertainty. It should come as no surprise that I’m just as worried about my child’s financial health as I am about his physical and emotional health. That got me started thinking about life insurance.

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Savings Corner

APRIL 4, 2024

It offers a set amount at a fixed interest rate, so it’s best for borrowers who know exactly how much money they need. Because your home is the collateral for the loan, the amount you’ll be able to borrow is related to its current market value. million of them have more than $1 million of available equity. to 10 percent.

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Saving Everyday

DECEMBER 1, 2023

You can keep it simple or jazz it up. It’s an excellent use for leftover rice and a great opportunity to use up leftovers. While it’s simple and perfect as it’s shown , I often add leftover veggies and protein to buk it up. It’s deceptively delicious! Customizable. Affordable.

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 18, 2015

She is the author of the successful website, Living Well Spending Less , where she writes about finding the Good Life on a budget. Tell us about you and your family. Include anything that you’d like to add to give the reader an idea about your personality. What kind of debt was it? Where are you from?

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 8, 2014

To achieve those goals I need to review our spending to see where I can make some cuts. If there is one budget category that can quickly get out of control for me, it is GROCERIES. If I don’t plan our meals and my shopping list, I spend too much money and make too many extra stops to the grocery store during the week.

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Saving Cents With Sense

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

Regardless of your income or gift giving needs, it is important to create a holiday budget from year to year. Creating a holiday budget can help you control your spending and make sure you get all of the items you need while staying out of debt or overspending. The amount that is left is what you have to work with for holiday spending.

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