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. We share our home with a 70lb rescued mutt. Besides dealing with my sudden unemployment when my oldest child was a toddler, I was hoping to figure out a way to extend my time at home with him.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
JULY 23, 2014
Most of us did not have air conditioned homes. Most of us did not have clothes dryers, we dried the clothes on a line outside. Our home was heated with a coal stove. There were no day care centers – women stayed home and raised the kids. Working from home usually meant selling stuff door to door.
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Couponing 101
MARCH 21, 2012
Get creative with some exercise ideas at home to save money in this area of your budget. Make your own punching bag out of old clothes and some fabric. Rent workout videos from the library. There are many options for exercising at home. Try walking around the neighborhood each day. Put on some music and dance. Take a run.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
MARCH 14, 2013
Finish your purchasing from the list, go home, and think over it. It is always costlier than eating at home, and it makes you fat, no matter whether you are buying a quick snack at a fast food restaurant, vending machine or a convenience store. Get them from the library where movies are free if you return them on time.
Family Balance Sheet
JULY 16, 2015
We are now more committed to save money and we eat mostly at home, BUT we do enjoy at a few meals out each month. Find a fitness video series that you enjoy and rent from the library or purchase. Shopping the sale racks at your favorite store is always an option, but there are two ways to find even better deals on clothing.
Family Balance Sheet
FEBRUARY 1, 2019
Assign a budget category to each transaction, so you can add up what you spend on food, fuel, clothing, self-care, etc. Our active life goes on, so I will be planning a nice eat-at-home dinner with a special sweet treat, rather than eating out. Borrow movies from the library. 3 – Cook/Eat from the pantry and freezer.
Saving Cents With Sense
JUNE 4, 2013
Visit your local library for free story hours. Make freeze pops at home using fruit juice, ice cube trays, and toothpicks. Rent free children’s movies from your local library. Attend a free crafting session at your local library. Gather old costumes and clothes and have a funky fashion show. Just call!
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