The Frugal Girl

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Five Frugal Things | white tees aplenty

The Frugal Girl

I used several strategies to save on white tees Now that it’s colder, my short-sleeve white scrub tops are feeling a little too breezy. I used Upside to get gas for $2.99/gallon Just use code 97N2J when you make your account. Annnnnd of course I will use the bones to make some of this chicken broth.

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Q&A | frugal mental health, “why did you get a cat”?, and phones for kids

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Also, I’ve heard good things about the affordability of online therapy, such as what is offered through sites like Better Help. First, I put myself to bed at a decent time so that I am well-rested. ” A well-nourished body and brain are gonna handle a tough period in life better than an undernourished version of me.

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Meet a Reader | Mary from Reflections Around the Campfire

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Box are some of my favorite authors) and I use the library to borrow both regular books and electronic resources. My mom cut coupons and sewed her own clothes and mine, as well. We paid an excavator (to dig the hole for the foundation), a well driller and a cabinet maker (for our kitchen and bathroom cabinets).

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Five Frugal Things | DIY nail clipping (I hope!)

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Martens for $16 About 3-4 years ago, I’d used Sixth Continent (remember that site?? Well, I have been wanting to buy a pair of slip-on Dr. Yes, I know I did pay for part of that gift card initially, but that was long-sunk cost at this point.

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Meet a Reader | Midwest Andrea

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etc” Well, I never wanted to be a race driver. It’s not hard for me (anymore) to avoid expensive stores or fast fashion sites such as Shein and Temu, and instead shop at thrift stores or use my local BuyNothing group. And I did learn, but I utterly DESPISE driving manual!! Good for you guys!

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Meet a Reader | Karen from the Great Lakes

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I mentioned it to my fiance and he asked me to please cut his hair for him, using the article as a guide! He pointed out that I had studied sculpture and this was sort of similar, so I used a pair of office scissors and cut his hair a week before our wedding. You don’t need fancy cat beds. Also, growing our own food.

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