The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 29, 2024

I seriously overextended on planting and underestimated how much work my dad used to do so hopefully I’ve learned from my mistakes & will not kill myself in the garden this year! How long have you been reading The Frugal Girl? How did you get interested in saving money? I was born frugal, into a super frugal family.

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 5, 2014

How much debt did you pay off? How long did it take you? Look over your current budget. Welcome to Debt Free Stories. Today, I’d like to introduce you to Doug and his wife, Laura. Together they paid off $23,000 in 16 months. Doug writes at Doug Smith Live. Tell us about you and your family. Where are you from?

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Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 8, 2018

Many years ago, our cash flow sucked, we put Christmas on a credit card, and I wasn’t sure how I was going to pay for a large tax bill. During that time, I started to budget for everything. Every aspect of our lives was included in our budget. Another way to think of a budget is a spending plan. lined paper.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 2, 2022

If you haven’t already done so, NOW is the time to start mapping out and budgeting for summer. To help you plan your summer, I have added TWO summer freebies to my subscribers’ only page: a 2022 printable summer calendar and a summer budget spreadsheet. ”…”How many more days until we go to the beach?”…”When

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 20, 2012

Yeah, times are tough, but that is no excuse to let those vacation days slip by. Staycations can save people money, but so can being a savvy vacation planner. When you plan your vacation equipped with the right knowledge and a few well-placed clicks, you can afford to LEAVE and actually GO on a vacation. Here’s how.

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The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 9, 2024

As well as other “from scratch” things like my current main hobby of teaching myself how to spin yarn from our sheeps’ wool. 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.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 16, 2014

Have you ever made a contingency budget- a plan for how you would pay your bills if you suddenly lost your income or how you would handle an unexpected windfall of cash? Have you even created a budget for your current expenses ? The Low Budget. The Medium Budget.

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The Frugal Girl

MARCH 4, 2024

How long have you been reading The Frugal Girl? I don’t remember how I stumbled onto The Frugal Girl, but I know I was attracted by the frugality aspect of it and stayed because of Kristen’s attitude toward life and the community she built. How did you get interested in saving money? So, maybe around 2014? That’s not right.

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Motherhood Moments

JUNE 26, 2023

To view the full report and your state’s rank, please visit: [link] best-worst-states-for-summer- road-trips/4648 Expert Commentary Do you have any budget saving tips for those looking to hit the open road? With nearly 80% of U.S. To help travelers plan a fun and wallet-friendly road trip, WalletHub compared the 50 U.S. Findley, Ph.D.,

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 19, 2013

We all know that one of the best personal finance strategies is to have a budget and you’ve probably tried to create one at some time. Maybe you’re like me and could never get the budget to balance; I always had more expenditure than income and couldn’t see how I was going to be able to cut expenses. The remaining 17.6%

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Shereen Travels Cheap

JANUARY 10, 2024

January is Be Kind to Food Servers Month , so it feels like it's time to bring back some tips for saving money while dining on vacation, along with some suggestions on how you can inject a little more kindness when you're somewhere that you are being served food or beverages. That's not helpful when you're on a budget.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 25, 2019

It’s 20 degrees outside and all you want to focus on is warmer weather and summer vacation. How did you do with your Christmas spending in 2018? A credit Christmas equals: a “how are we going to pay for this” Christmas. It’s part of being a responsible family budgeter. Step 1: Create a 2019 Christmas Budget.

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 14, 2013

The school year is winding down and I find myself day dreaming of sand, surf and our upcoming summer vacation. Less than five more weeks of the mad morning dash to make it to the bus stop on time and then we''ll start counting down the days until our summer vacation. 8 Tips to Help You Save Money While On Vacation.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 7, 2014

She asked me how we manage to prioritize our projects and renovations. Here is how we prioritize projects around the house: Comfort and Safety. If you have a limited renovation budget and an inkling that you may have a mould problem, unfortunately the priority absolutely has to be the mould problem. Was it fun to do?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 7, 2012

Fairly soon, your entire life will feel like a vacation. Until then – while you’re slaving away with your tedious tasks – here are a few ways to maximize your vacation days in order to ensure happiness and prevent burnout: Mondays > Fridays. Use one of these long-weekends to supplement your vacation days. One Week Vacation.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 4, 2014

A complete first world problem, often deciding where your next vacation will be is a difficult decision. Budget does rule over many of my vacation and trip planning decisions, including where I go. One time, my fiancé and I wanted to go on a short vacation to get out of town on a long weekend. Check Out Some Travel Blogs.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

When we traveled, we packed a cooler full of food to eat on vacation and while on the road. Now that there are 5 members of our family, we easily save at least $100 a day every day that we’re on vacation and eating our own food. We drive everywhere, so I am not sure how this strategy would work for air travel.).

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 5, 2021

This money is going towards our summer beach vacation. Over the years, I have found money through rebates, refunds, online sales, and even the ground. Yep, I found a $20 bill on a morning run at the beach! I have used the extra money to pay off debt, fund family trips, or build up our Christmas savings. Whew, got all of that!

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 24, 2017

It all started when my daughters were very small and were having a hard time grasping time and how long they had to wait until our beloved late August beach vacation. More on this topic: 20 Fun & Budget-Friendly Summer Activities. More on this topic: 20 Fun & Budget-Friendly Summer Activities.

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

The post How to Save Money From Salary Without Sacrificing Your Lifestyle appeared first on Penny Pinchin' Mom. Learning how to save money from your salary without sacrificing your lifestyle is a skill worthy of an entire course subject in the most prestigious of schools. How much of your salary should you save?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 28, 2014

How to Start. It can be something financially prudent like starting a retirement account or something totally frivolous like saving for a vacation. It can be something financially prudent like starting a retirement account or something totally frivolous like saving for a vacation. Another word for that roadmap is a budget.

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Saving Everyday

OCTOBER 3, 2023

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! He worked hard and was gone a lot, but somehow, he always took us on a yearly vacation. I truly believe that family vacations are a necessity. Let’s break it down.

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Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 1, 2011

Summer is here and for many people it is time for a much needed vacation. Vacations are supposed to be enjoyable. We save and eagerly wait all year for our vacation and the last thing that we want to do is stress about the money spent while on our trip. How much can you pack in your vehicle? Make a list of expenditures.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 30, 2014

The Goal of the Grocery Budget Challenge is to be creative with our meal planning and grocery shopping so that we do not over-spend. We don’t want to make our families miserable with bland meals, boring snacks, and not enough food in the house, but we must stay on budget. How Did We Do in April? How did you do in April?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 4, 2011

View his latest articles on the University of Phoenix Birmingham and how to obtain a graphic design degree here. However, the problem is that most people do not know how. Here are are five reasons why budgeting for your family is important: A thorough financial analysis helps you…. How to Conduct a Financial Analysis.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 23, 2015

Are you dreaming of a summer vacation? Vacations can be costly, but my husband and I are firm believers that everyone needs to recharge by getting away from work, and/or school. Every summer we take a week to focus on our girls, fitness, good food and spending time with our extended family that we vacation with. Keep reading!

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Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 30, 2014

Ok, Ok, let’s talk grocery budget! The Goal of the Grocery Budget Challenge is to be creative with our meal planning and grocery shopping so that we do not over-spend. We don’t want to make our families miserable with bland meals, boring snacks, and not enough food in the house, but we must stay on budget.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 11, 2020

How I’m managing our family budget during the Pandemic: We pay ourselves at the beginning of each month, so when this crisis started in mid-March, we were covered for the month. This is not an elective, fun, no-spend month like what we did in January to find funds for our summer vacation. Post-coronavirus, not so much!

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 22, 2019

Budget Your Summer Fun! How much is summer going to cost you and your family? Start writing a budget today if you haven’t started already. Include everything from weekend trips to longer vacations, yard/garden projects, home renovations, kids’ camps, gear and clothing, and any other summer expense you might have.

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JUNE 11, 2020

Going on vacation is one of the best ways to refresh and recharge. But with COVID-19 still lingering, some vacation destinations may not be options this summer. So how can you make up for your canceled vacation and get the break that you deserve? For many of us, food is one of the highlights of any vacation.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 17, 2015

We Baby Boomers are fueling the travel industry and many of us are taking our extended families along on our vacations. Even the New York Times acknowledges that: As boomers join the ranks of grandparents, many are financing vacations for their children and grandchildren. Find a general time-frame for the vacation.

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 6, 2020

For many households, their finances and budgets are in limbo. We’ve had several instances over the years that have shaped how we viewed and managed our money. How Our Debt Freedom Plan Prepared Us for the Pandemic. We have hit uncertain times and this pandemic has felt like a wall that is unscalable. Our first storm: 2007.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 4, 2012

Cooperation is an important key to successful budgeting. Examine Your Budget and Look For Loopholes Loopholes are those unnecessary expenses that are a waste of funds. Limit eating out and the activities that are outside your budget such as expensive movies and far away vacations. Creating a Budget is Easy.

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Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 11, 2014

I have enjoyed belly dancing and pilates the last several years, but time and budget reduced from my schedule. How much debt did you pay off? How long did it take you? Welcome to Debt Free Stories. Today, I am pleased to introduce you to Tracy. She paid off $41,587 in debt in 14 months! She blogs at Happy Healthy Mommy.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2015

He writes at Debt Discipline about about how his family of 5 deals with money, budgets and debt. How much debt did you pay off? How long did it take you? We were planning our family summer vacation and came to the conclusion that we had no money to pay for it. So we got a budget together in an excel spreadsheet.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 29, 2014

Eating in is a great and easy money saver, but it’s not always an available option, nor is it always exciting (though I do have some suggestions on how you can spice it up ). Set a Budget. Before you start the hunt for you dining locale, decide how much you’re willing to spend. But be sure to read the fine print.

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Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

MARCH 22, 2016

a vacation spent in one’s home country rather than abroad, or one spent at home and involving day trips to local attractions. Not enough bank in the bank to get you to that tropical island dream vacation? Bring a friend along: Guessing you might have taken a friend or partner on vacation getaway? Staycation. Bon Voyage!

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