The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

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. As an adult, it’s important to me to continue to be generous, as well as, provide financial security for myself and my family. After I became a mother, finances became much more complicated.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 23, 2012

However, it is possible to have a greener Christmas, as well as find gifts that are a little more eco-friendly. My son was delighted with the used sewing machine my mother bought for him. A great way to give a unique gift, as well as help save the planet. For years, my son happily used the scarf I knitted for him.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 27, 2015

My son’s Mother-in-law worked from home for many years transcribing medical notes for several doctors. With a bit of training you could do this as well. My son, who is a web programmer, earns extra money via side jobs. Today, folks who care for kids get paid fairly well. Medical transcriptionists.

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For the Mommas

SEPTEMBER 27, 2013

There is a famous quote by Sophia Loren that I love – “When you are a mother, you are never really alone in your thoughts. A mother always has to think twice, once for herself and once for her child.” By: FTM Contributor Ashley . ” While life for a new mom is exciting and fun, it can also be overwhelming.

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For the Mommas

DECEMBER 28, 2014

Bri Stone has the man of her dreams, a surf-ridin’ son, a chocolate-loving best friend, and a job as a SoCal tour bus host. Throw in an intrusive mother-in-law, a flirty new boss, a vocal nemesis, and suspicions that her husband might be bored–and Bri’s rose-colored sunglasses suddenly crack.

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For the Mommas

JULY 17, 2013

Generations, the Frost family has run the Museum of Magical and Rare Artifacts, handing down guardianship from mother to daughter, always keeping their secrets to “family only.”. Seventeen-year-old Bianca Frost wants none of it, dreaming instead of a career in art or photography or…well, anything except working in the family’s museum.

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For the Mommas

SEPTEMBER 4, 2013

But it is her father’s faith, not the famine of North Hamyong Province, that most threatens Chung-Cha’s well-being. A mother’s worst nightmare – can her son be guilty of murder? In a small North Korean village, a young girl struggles to survive. Being the daughter of a political traitor.

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Couponing 101

JUNE 2, 2019

You can usually combine the 10% with your coupons as well. 05 bag credits as well. Susan is a mother to a 2 year old son and she began her organic journey shortly after he was born. Some stores (including Whole Foods) also offer bulk discounts. Many offer 10% off if you buy a case of a product. A lot of stores offer.05

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Saving Everyday

AUGUST 31, 2013

Crystal, mother of 3- and 5-year-old girls. “My Sarah, mother of a 5-year-old girl and a 3-year-old boy. “My ABC’s are her favorite things to do, and since I started her on this website she has learned to read words well above her age level.”. Morgyn, mother of a 2-year-old girl. “My My kids can’t get enough! Thank you!”.

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Couponing 101

MARCH 26, 2013

Well, she is back with another great giveaway featuring a new product in cute new spring patterns! I actually saw a mom at the park the other day who was using one of these totes for her son’s sports equipment – great idea! Plus, all orders will be back in time for Mother’s Day! Click the image to enlarge.).

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For the Mommas

JUNE 4, 2016

She enlists the help of her childhood friend, Lady Elsmere, but Lady Elsmere has troubles of her own in the form of a ne’er-do-well English nephew who’s trying to steal her estate. All dreams of happily ever after—or Nora Roberts Land as her mother calls it—went up in smoke. Hallowed Halls by Hannah Alexander.

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For the Mommas

OCTOBER 31, 2012

Take a journey into a world where Mother Earth and Father Sky exist, secretly hidden from human awareness, and yet crucial to the creation and stability of our world. Afraid of being wounded again, Seth struggles to freely open his heart—to his hurting son, to a woman’s love, and to a Father who will not abandon him.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 5, 2013

It was a rather harsh conversation I found myself having with a neighbor’s son that made me realize where I was going wrong. Well, it was the “take responsibility” bit that was my epiphany. My mother was fond of quoting “That which doesn’t kill us, makes us stronger” which is attributed to Friedrich Nietzsche.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 10, 2015

We do have enough space, our 92 year old Mother-in-law gets around fine with her walker/chair. Making sure that refrigerators, stoves, microwaves, cabinets, drawers and counter-tops are reachable, able to be used by some one sitting down and everything is well lit is important. Moving around inside the home. Technology.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 19, 2012

I have a loving spouse and am surrounded by family as well as online and offline friends and acquaintances. Supplements are something that you might consider as well, with your doctor’s agreement. Of course, I also drink a few cups of coffee and diet soda each day as well. I drink at least 5 (8 ounce) glasses a day.

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For the Mommas

FEBRUARY 17, 2015

A Handful of Pebbles follows Sarah who travels to the village in Greece for the wedding of her youngest son. But Sarah’s own marriage is strained, and now that her children have grown up and left home she finds herself questioning her role of wife and mother. Stuck inside with kids who are driving you crazy?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 11, 2014

Your relationships may suffer, and you may not do well at work or school.” Trust me, I’m absolutely no fun to be around when I haven’t slept well! I’d like some fresh, clear, well seasoned perspective. Stand outside on Mother Earth, feel her warm breezes (or her cold blasts!), A little perspective.

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Nicoles Nickels

JANUARY 10, 2013

Well, New Year’s Eve was pretty crazy around here. She’s been doing well, a little tired, but overall well. Well this appointment is 6 weeks before her due date. She gets sent to the hospital for observation and tests and I, as her mom, start to freak out (as designated in the mother contract)!

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Nicoles Nickels

SEPTEMBER 26, 2012

I am the mother of one daughter and grandmother of one grandson and we all (along with my son-in-law) live together in North Carolina with my 2 sweet dogs and my daughter’s 2 sort-of sweet cats. Then I moved to and lived in New England for most of my adult life, but now have returned to the land of sweet tea and hush puppies.

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Frugal Luxuries

SEPTEMBER 12, 2012

being the son of a Swedish/American mother and a long ~ time foodie himself.is When I asked how his mother went about making her sauerkraut , he informed me that it wasn ' t his mother , but his father who created and nurtured those huge crocks of deliciousness. I do the same with extra tart Kumbucha as well ).

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Nicoles Nickels

NOVEMBER 17, 2013

This delightful Christmas package of Lifetime® Original Movies has everything you could wish for, including: The Christmas Consultant: David Hasselhoff (TV’s “Baywatch”) brings in the merry as a sought-after consultant hired by a workaholic mother to get her family through the holidays.

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Nicoles Nickels

SEPTEMBER 25, 2015

Founded by Jasper Wyman in 1874, Jasper Wyman & Son is a family-owned company with a heritage of leadership in the growing and marketing of Wild Blueberries. Wild Blueberries are one of Mother Nature’s leading antioxidant superfruits!

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For the Mommas

JANUARY 8, 2012

Oh- like mother, like son. I am a big Grisham fan (well old school Grisham, although I am totally loving the Litigators right now – I am about 1/4 in to the book). I am afraid I won’t accomplish anything, I might be holed up in my room reading. Cheap Bandaids - for you Carolyn! So that’s about it!

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Nicoles Nickels

APRIL 25, 2011

We’re at the half-way point of our Mother’s Day Giveaways. Mom, Laura, enrolled her son in daycare. You can increase your chances of winning this prize (as well as all of the others on this site), by visiting each of them and entering the same way as you did here. The next one comes to you from Lovable Labels.

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For the Mommas

DECEMBER 23, 2017

Having a few days at home completely on my own hasn’t happened in years, in part because Ron was reluctant to leave me — and I was reluctant to be on my own — as my mobility problems grew worse, but I’m doing well enough now that he was able to go with a clear mind. Well done Elliot!

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Nicoles Nickels

APRIL 1, 2011

Here is a little bit of the story behind Frankie’s Fragrance: In Port-au-Prince, Haiti, an expectant mother knew she was not likely to survive long after childbirth. She wanted her young son, Frankie, to remember how she smelled. I tried the shoreline as well as the paradise punch jar candles and also the sachet in shoreline.

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Saving With Shellie

NOVEMBER 28, 2016

and well worth the price. The mothers are sisters by marriage who share an impenetrable bond forged before and during that dramatic winter night. The only survivors are the young son of a media mogul and an obscure painter who, given his less than elevated status, seems like a wild card from the start. This one is $1.99

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 4, 2011

“To support mother and father, to cherish wife and child and to have a simple livelihood; this is the good luck.&#. By signing up with LinkedIn you can instantly connect with thousands of industries as well as industry professionals. JB from My University Money asks Are You Using LinkedIn? This is something we can all try.

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Saving With Shellie

MARCH 26, 2015

Libby Day was seven when her mother and two sisters were murdered. Happy at home with the loves of his life, his wife, Laurie, and teenage son, Jacob. And an even greater shock: The accused is Andy’s own son—shy, awkward, mysterious Jacob. The Boys in the Boat by Daniel James Brown – $2.99 Definitely a page turner!

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