The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 9, 2024

Today we’re meeting an Oregonian who does an impressive amount of homesteading. Tell us a little about yourself! My cute kids when they were little I used to be a Spanish teacher until I stopped working to stay home with my kids. I don’t know how I heard about Katy’s blog first! Hello, everyone!

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The Frugal Girl

APRIL 2, 2024

I bought some razor blades on eBay I’ve used Dollar Shave Club for a long time and been very happy but…recently they redesigned their product line, which means I can no longer buy replacement blades for my razor handle. Hopefully they’re legit…we’ll see! Will this be frugal or a fail? Stay tuned.

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The Frugal Girl

OCTOBER 9, 2023

They’re covered with a skin-like material, and the lab techs can just rinse them out after use so that the next group can use them as well. For instance, my math skills aren’t at all rusty, and that’s helping me with my med math assignments. Nursing School Questions How do you practice injections?

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Living Rich with Coupons

JANUARY 26, 2024

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Living Rich with Coupons

DECEMBER 5, 2023

This deal is best used with the ibotta – if you’re store doesn’t give you a receipt at pick up try to go in the store and pick up or just do this deal in store. Super Soda deal at Walgreens this week!! Select Soda 12 packs are B2G2 FREE! Here are the offers. Read More

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The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

that my cold was mild and well-timed You know how last week I was saying that I hadn’t been sick in so long? But whenever I hang around with them, when they’re here for a sleepover, or we’re going to Hershey Park, I too have fun with them. Well, shortly after that…I got a cold.

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The Frugal Girl

AUGUST 31, 2023

I’ve been out of school for the last two semesters, so I’d gotten kind of used to my carefree life. ? (Ok, Anyway, this week has made it clear to me that I need to change up how I do things; I need to switch up how I use weekend time, how I plan meals, and when I do household stuff. Ok, well, not entirely carefree.

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The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 30, 2024

It’s a good thing lentils don’t really go bad.) And more than that, I know they needed to be used up. ? I rescued my crystallized honey I don’t know why, but my last container of honey crystallized a lot faster than usual. To fix this, I submerged the jar in hot water, using a bowl to weigh it down.

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The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 3, 2024

I do have other posts in the offing, but they’re not quite ready yet! So I went to Home Depot, got to the cash register, and discovered they don’t take Apple Pay (I forgot my wallet at home!) I will save the little cone tip, though, and try to use it on my next tube of regular caulk to keep it from drying out.

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The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

We did Thankful Thursday on Thanksgiving, and today we’re doing WIS, WWA on Black Friday. I kind of regretted that I hadn’t ordered another Dinnerly box for this week! Sunday I had eaten a late lunch so I don’t think I even actually ate an official dinner. I love blueberry pancakes!

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The Frugal Girl

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

If you’re a regular around here, this will not be anything new, since I frequently share my coping mechanisms in posts here. ? Therapy ($$$) If you’re going through a really tough time, it might be worth it to pay for some professional help. I always say: “Going for walks doesn’t solve my problems.

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The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 2, 2024

I sometimes get my gas at Royal Farms, sometimes at Sam’s Club, and sometimes at a Shell gas station, using Get Upside for a discount. Otherwise, I’d totally buy a used paper copy. They’re a lot like the original bag I got, which is lovely! I also sold a book I’d already read. fail) I paid $6.99/pound

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The Frugal Girl

OCTOBER 23, 2023

AND when we get called back, we only have to do the skills we needed to improve; we don’t have to do everything all over again. I am still wanting to do Meet a Reader posts They’ve been missing because I don’t have any submissions in my inbox, but I’m definitely still open to featuring more readers! Stay tuned!

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

The season of family, faith, food, and…shopping… collective sigh… The spending part of Christmas can get crazy, so I’ve come up with a list of ideas to find some extra cash for your Christmas spending if you’re coming up short. I use this spreadsheet every year. Hopefully, that’s your goal too.

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The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

We’re 25% of the way through this 16-week semester already! She was feeling kinda sad and isolated since she can’t drive; I took her out to a little Mexican restaurant near where she lives, and then she treated us both to a massage, since she had a gift card. Nursing school is a little crazy. But ya know what?

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The Frugal Girl

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

” The rewards usually are a little credit toward a digital purchase, and since Sonia and Zoe sometimes like to stream things on Amazon Prime, the little credits do always get used. Inside my package: an eye mask to use for my dry eye issues. I did this for my Anatomy and Physiology classes and I didn’t regret it one bit.

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Motherhood Moments

DECEMBER 21, 2022

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The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

I retraced my steps carefully but still couldn’t find it. that a lot of my projects for school are done We’re in the midst of a class that is mostly online work and group projects; it has not been my favorite nursing class so far. but I don’t have the, “OH NO NOT A WRITING ASSIGNMENT!!! *if

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The Frugal Girls

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Use these secret Sephora Sale, Ad and Discount Hacks to save BIG every time you shop! Seriously… you won’t believe how much you’ll save! The French have taught us […] The post 14 Sephora Sale Hacks You’re Missing Out On! Makeup is a girl’s best friend, right?

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The Frugal Girl

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

I placed a Chewy order and used TopCashback Oddly, I’d forgotten about TopCashback for a while! By the way, we use Arm and Hammer Slide litter. In fact, when my friend Carrie was here, she said, “I can’t smell the litter box at all. See #4 for the chair story! back on my purchase. What is your secret??”

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The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 24, 2024

I don’t usually turn my clothes inside out on purpose but… many of them end up inside out after I take them off! Why you should buy everything used WilliamB sent me this Washington Post article titled, “ Why you should buy everything used ” and ooh, I love it! ” Yup, that sounds about right to me!

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The Frugal Girl

OCTOBER 2, 2023

If things don’t need to match, you are more able to take whatever comes along that’s in your budget. Since I didn’t care if my stuff matched, I was happy to take whatever. They don’t match per se, but they are similar enough that they coordinate, and they look nice on my open shelving.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 25, 2023

Most people don’t have the cash to simply buy a house. Instead, they use a mortgage, which is a loan to buy a home. Principal is the original amount of money you borrowed while interest is what you’re being charged to borrow the money. Mortgage lenders use credit scores to evaluate risk. What is a mortgage?

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The Frugal Girl

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Spoiler alert: I didn’t paint either of them white. If you don’t want to share where you live, you can leave a name that says, “Amanda in Tahiti” And we will all be jealous of you. ? I’ll just need to approve you, but I try to get to that every day and your wait shouldn’t be long.

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The Frugal Girl

DECEMBER 28, 2023

for the way words land where they’re supposed to Sometimes, when I’m writing a post and I question whether it’s really that helpful or of much consequence, I am reminded of what I read in You Could Make This Place Beautiful. As at my other house, my laundry room isn’t gonna win any style awards.

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The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Empty your dishwasher every morning Dishwasher-emptying actually takes less than ten minutes; for us, it’s more like five minutes because it’s just two of us here. And if you don’t have a dishwasher, ignore my advice.) Let’s just start from the top! Problem solved. Dirty ones, even. Just run it at night.

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The Frugal Girl

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Last year, to make a little extra cash, I started boarding dogs through Rover, and I am about to start a very very part time job using my RN license for a home care company. We’re in a semi -rural area within 30 minutes of a few good-sized towns, and within 2-3 hours of several major cities. homemade bagels!

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The Frugal Girl

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

for friends at school We’re in week three now, and I’m starting to get to know more and more people around me in my nursing class. There are 140 of us, so I know I’m not going to get to know everyone, but still, I am making a little headway. Dry, cool fall days are 10/10 for walking, and now my foot is cooperating.

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The Frugal Girl

DECEMBER 18, 2023

I don’t put the planet over people but it’s in part of the balance. Nothing wrong with that but I didn’t follow through with the application part. But I did learn some things that I find I use today. I save money where I can to keep it frugal, like by using apps, coupons, value menus, etc.

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Couponing 101

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

Depending on how you’re using it, maintaining your inbox might be sucking up a disproportionate chunk of your time. Wouldn’t it be nice if you could just get rid of all the emails in your inbox? Some say you should create a separate folder for emails that you’re waiting to act on. Create Folders.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 24, 2023

Wells Fargo Reflect® Card When you’re staring at a lot of high-interest credit card debt, you might be thinking you need as long as you can get to pay it off. Chances are good if you’re dealing with existing high-interest debt, you may also need a break on new purchases. That’s where a card like this shines.

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For the Mommas

MAY 31, 2020

CVS: Free Re-nu 12 Ounce Through 6/6. Don’t miss out on this freebie deal on Re-nu 12 Ounce at CVS. Thru 6/6, Re-nu 12 Ounce is priced at $7.99 Plus we have a $5/1 Re-nu Printable Coupon to use on this deal that will further reduce the price. each at CVS. That will make the final price FREE.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 17, 2018

It’s easy to lose hope, particularly when money is tight and you’re desperate to find a new job, but it’s important not to let the strain of the experience get to you. At the same time, you’ll need to make sure that you compare your options online using sites like Readies.co.uk 2. Stay Organized.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 11, 2020

Pre-coronavirus, we didn’t think twice about shaking a stranger’s hand, using the ATM keypad, or going to the grocery store without donning a hazmat suit. Fortunately, we won’t be driving much. There is nothing that we really need right now that we don’t have, thankfully!

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Savings Corner

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Activating and tracking categories might be too much of a hassle for some students brand new to credit cards, but if you’re up for a little work, the rewards can be handsome. You’ll earn bonus cash back at restaurants and gas stations with no activation required and no rotating categories to keep track of. Read our review.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 12, 2023

What is it about the springtime that makes us want to clean? I don’t love to clean, but when the days turn sunny, I miraculously become inspired to wash some windows. Hang your spring clothing outside to freshen or re-wash to remove that ‘been in a closet too long’ smell. Let us know in the comments.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 30, 2018

When you finally decide that you’ve found “the one” and you’re ready to splash out on an engagement ring, you want to make sure that you choose the perfect stone. Unfortunately, a lot of us assume that we can’t afford to buy a diamond – when that isn’t always the case.

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