article thumbnail

Meet a Reader | JenRR from the Midwest

The Frugal Girl

I started reading The Frugal Girl back in 2010 when Kristen’s kids were still itty bitty. After I became a mother, finances became much more complicated. The same goes for things like clothes. If they‘d still fit, I’d be content to continue to wear my clothes from the early 2000s. Climbing a huge hill at a nearby park 2.

article thumbnail

P.E.P. for the Week of January 24-28, 2010- Adjustment Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

How to Save Money shares with us how we can keep our finances safe when buying items online. We personally use Quicken and we find it works great for reviewing our finances. Sustainable Personal Finance tells us how they make healthy lunches from home and save. Have you ever had to adjust your plans because you bit off too much?

January 124
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Trending Sources

article thumbnail

Kindergarten to College – Back to School Money Tips

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Not many – but by planning ahead now you might find ways to lessen the expenses you will face next month and use the annual experience as a teachable moment in your child’s personal finance education. learning to give by having them donate last years clothing. learning to give by having them donate last years clothing.

College 192
article thumbnail

Top 10 Giveaways, 01/28/12

Nicoles Nickels

Personal Finance Journey - $100 Target Gift Card Giveaway (Ends February 2). Mama to 3 Blessings - Tea Collection Clothing $100 GC Giveaway (Ends February 9). © 2010 Nicoles Nickels LLC All Rights Reserved. Mommy Katie - Sleepypod Luxury Pet Carrier Giveaway (Ends February 17).

article thumbnail

Stay the Course Financially

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

’ While there is some macro economic sense in consumer spending causing an impact on the country’s growth, it doesn’t necessarily play well at the individual consumer finance level. ” The survey released in 2010 indicated: “Average annual expenditures per consumer unit1 fell 2.0 percent in 2009, the U.S.

article thumbnail

Frugal Tip Monday-Ways to Earn More Money

Fashion Without Guilt

Did anyone get the message that it is already 2010. 2010 is here and now it's time to get in gear. Here are some "GOALS" for 2010 , not only for my blog and personally but financially too. The end of last year my finances were not on track. clothing, electronics, and anything else that can be up for sale).

Money 40
article thumbnail

How To Recover From A Home Fire

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Really, all you have left, if you are lucky enough not to be home, are the clothes on your back and the things you had with you when you left to run that errand, go on that visit or go to work. Andi has a blog about her house burning to the ground in the Boulder wildfires of 2010 and it brings tears to my eyes. Take Care Of Finances.

Home 189