Motherhood Moments

MARCH 4, 2023

Be frugal—live below your means. Now, staying frugal doesn't mean living a life of deprivation. Instead, you may want to check out thrift stores or buy classic, high-quality items that will last longer. Or, instead of dining out every night, you may opt to cook at home more often. Invest in yourself.

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For the Mommas

JULY 24, 2016

20 Tips for Frugal Living. Living frugally allows you to not only spend less than what you earn, but also allows you to earn less. You have more options with a frugal lifestyle. It’s not as hard as you may think to still enjoy a great life while living more frugally. Frugal gifting. Downsize. Go to the library.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 22, 2012

Consignment stores are growing in popularity because more and more people see them as a way to live within their means and still have nice things. Another very practical and easy way to downsize your spending without having to live like a hermit in a hovel down by the river is to eat at home. Embrace the Food Network.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

4 – Skip the AM drive thru and eat breakfast at home. If you find yourself hitting the drive thru on your way to work, start making your breakfast and brewing your coffee at home. 6 – Eat dinner at home. Check my Frugal Family Activities list for ideas. For ideas, read: 5 Make Ahead Breakfast Ideas.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 5, 2014

Lastly, if you haven’t searched yet, there are numerous links on Pinterest to workouts you can do at home. A gym membership might be a good option, but you can also consider adding a few things to your home workout space. Check out local thrift stores, Craigslist ads, and garage sales for low cost (and sometimes free!)

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 6, 2013

With websites like Pinterest and happy homemaker blogs gaining popularity, more and more people are looking to make and preserve their own goods at home. Don’t let pride make you go broke because there is no shame in buying Weis spaghetti sauce instead of Ragu. Homemade Goodness. You’d be amazed to find the amount of things you can make!

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2021

4 – Skip the AM drive-thru and eat breakfast at home. If you find yourself hitting the drive-thru on your way to work, start making your breakfast and brewing your coffee at home. 6 – Eat dinner at home. Check my Frugal Family Activities list for ideas. An easy lunch idea in one word: leftovers!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 23, 2014

There were no day care centers – women stayed home and raised the kids. Working from home usually meant selling stuff door to door. Toni home perms were prevalent. Hair cuts were done at home by a family member. People cooked and ate at home. Go Frugal' The cold war colored our life. Food/shopping.

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Saving With Shellie

AUGUST 8, 2012

Try these tips for a better thrifting experience. :: Don’t go in a rush and leave the kids at home (if you can). The next time I’m at a thrift store, then I know to focus my attention there. but I prioritize the needs first. :: Find “Your” store. Not all thrift stores are created equal.

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JANUARY 21, 2015

When we had our first child, we both agreed it would be best for me to stay home as long as possible. Nine years later, I am still at home! We still look for bargains and shop at thrift stores. We have the money now to buy 20 dining room sets if we wanted to, but we are opting to live as frugally as possible now.

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The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Readers get multiple questions to choose from, and AF chose to answer the “What’s a funny frugal story?” Most of my evenings/weekends are just hanging out (largely at home and in the yard with my family). How long have you been reading The Frugal Girl? What’s your best frugal win? Here she is: 1.

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

MARCH 11, 2024

” Robert Kiyosaki I dare say there isn’t a soul on this planet as frugal as a mom on a budget. Make Cleaning Products at Home Did you know that you could make cleaning products right at home? Hiking, camping, picnicking—these are all things I do with my kids on a regular basis. Do you get what I mean?

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JULY 9, 2015

Stacey taught frugal living/coupon workshops and her husband took on extra side carpentry jobs. Instead she started making her own coffee and ate breakfast at home. ” Brian’s family packed their lunches, cooked meals at home, and shopped with a list to avoid overspending and wasting money. She also started a blog.

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