article thumbnail

Meet a Reader | Mary from Reflections Around the Campfire

The Frugal Girl

How long have you been reading The Frugal Girl? I started reading The Frugal Girl about two years before I escaped from the workforce, which was almost eight years ago. We lived off my salary and banked Alan’s even before we were married so that we could build our own house (literally), paying cash as we went. Made me proud!

article thumbnail

Meet a Reader | Megan from California

The Frugal Girl

How long have you been reading The Frugal Girl? I racked up more debt to move to California, then the fancy car turned out to be a lemon, requiring a bunch of expensive repairs. I still remember that they bought a kit for me with fake checks and a fake checkbook to balance, using money in the Bank of the Parents.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

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

article thumbnail

An Easy Way to Save for Irregular Expenses

For the Mommas

Online banks such as ING Direct make the creation of sinking funds easy: you can literally open a new subaccount with a few clicks, making it possible to have five or ten separate sinking funds according to your family’s needs. Bank Your Savings. Another option is to simply bank your savings. Bank your savings.

article thumbnail

Free Family Friendly Weekend Events & Activities

Saving Everyday

. :: American Girl Special Store Events. Many of the American Girl in store events are free, however some have a fee and some have age restrictions. Many of the American Girl in store events are free, however some have a fee and some have age restrictions. Special events differ by location. Saturday, February 6th at 11 AM.

article thumbnail

Free and Cheap Family Fun (4th of July Edition!)

Saving Cents With Sense

. :: Free Museum Entrance for Bank of America customers. Bank of America’s Museums on Us is offering free admission to more than 150 museums nationwide for Bank of America or Merrill Lynch credit or debit card holders along with a photo ID. Get more information here. :: Microsoft High Tech DigiCamp for Girls (free).

article thumbnail

Free and Cheap Family Fun (10/3/15

Saving Cents With Sense

FREE Museum Weekend for Bank of America Customers. Bank of America’s Museums on Us is offering free admission to more than 150 museums nationwide. Simply present your Bank of America or Merrill Lynch credit or debit card along with a photo ID to gain free general admission to any participating institution.

Family 40
article thumbnail

FREE & Cheap Family Events (Including Mother’s Day Events)

Saving Cents With Sense

Get more information here. :: American Girl Special Store Events. Many of the American Girl in store events are free, however some have a fee and some have age restrictions. . :: Home Depot Workshop for Adults. Sunday, May 10th from 1 PM to 2:30 PM – Interior Paint and Drywall Repair. Special events differ by location.

Family 40