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Meet a Reader | Megan from California

The Frugal Girl

Megan emailed me a little nervously because she and her husband are not super-duper frugal. But this is “Meet A Reader” not, “Meet Only Super Frugal Readers” There are all sorts of reasons people hang out here, and some of those reasons have nothing to do with frugality. ? So, here’s Megan!

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Meet a Reader | Karen from the Great Lakes

The Frugal Girl

How long have you been reading The Frugal Girl? I know I found The Frugal Girl through the Non-Consumer Advocate, and I’ve read nearly all the archives. I was not raised by frugal people, but my fiance (now husband) was very frugal, and I wanted to learn how to adopt some of the same mindset so we could be on the same page.

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Cheap and Easy Picnic Fare

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Below are some suggestions of traditional picnic fare that won’t break the bank. The trick to keeping this option frugal is to use whatever fruit is in season (in season = cheap). Garlic herb Bread. Have a knack for making bread? Then why not make a loaf of garlic bread for your next cookout? Deviled Eggs.

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Gwyneth Paltrow’s $29 Food Stamp Budget – I pay $30 a week no food stamps

Coupons Do Work

I also have a separate bank account for my children’s activities. Example of things I recently bought : Turkey meat, publix cheese, potatoes, strawberries, 2 BOGO breads, bananas and ranch seasoning. Step 5: I freeze bread. In fact today Kroger had their bread on sale for.88. also set aside money for a rainy day.

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9 Ways to Save Money at Disney World 2016

Coupons Do Work

Since I am off to Disney World and buy the ‘Hopper Ticket’ while breaking the bank (good thing I have been budgeting and couponing this year!!!!), On a random note, I went to Paris for a week when I lived in Europe, I had a loaf of bread, PB and J with me and a case of bottle water. Now that is cheap living !

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Free eBooks: Baking Basics and Beyond, Vegetarian 101, Homemade Cosmetics, and More!

Couponing 101

This eBook allows even absolute novices to prepare a wide array of delicious, healthy breads, cakes, cookies, pies, and more. Contains more than 100 recipes, from old favorites like icebox cookies, cornbread, and brownies to updated classics, including Butterscotch Cashew Blondies, Chai Latte Custards, and Savory Wild Mushroom Bread Pudding.

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Friday’s Freebies: Valentine’s Day Cards, Books and More

Saving Cents With Sense

Don’t forget that you can also get FREE Museum Admission with your Bank of America Card (Feb 1-2) this weekend. The Bread of Life (Volume 1) by Doyin Oke. Frugal Cooking with Beans by Sally Thomas. You will be after you snag some of the free offers available this week. Take a look and grab the ones you want.