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Living a Frugal Life: Exploring Staycations

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

You can have a great time and cool off on a hot day for a fraction of what a day at a water park would cost, just be reasonable about your water usage and don’t leave the hose running too long or you’ll get a surprisingly high water bill. Have a Potluck Party. The adults can socialize while the kids are playing.

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3 Important Lessons in Living Frugally, But Not Too Frugally

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

In response to a pay cut at work three years ago, I started living a frugal lifestyle and decided to save wherever I could. I started by cutting grocery expenses, and then expanded to lowering monthly bills and reducing insurance fees. In fact, it’s easy to lose money in an attempt to be frugal. Losing Valuable Time.

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60+ Frugal Tips To Help You Save Money!

Saving Everyday

5 Ways to Save Money In The Home by Living A Frugal Life. 7 Easy Ways to Save on Travel by Living A Frugal Life. How To Have A Money Saving Wedding Reception by Living A Frugal Life. 10 Frugal Heating Tips to Save Money This Winter by The Coupon Challenge. by Koupon Krazed. Name Brand or Generic?

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60+ Frugal Tips To Help You Save Money!

Saving Everyday

5 Ways to Save Money In The Home by Living A Frugal Life. 7 Easy Ways to Save on Travel by Living A Frugal Life. How To Have A Money Saving Wedding Reception by Living A Frugal Life. 10 Frugal Heating Tips to Save Money This Winter by The Coupon Challenge. by Koupon Krazed. Name Brand or Generic?

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What to do when a frugal activity backfires

The Frugal Girl

If you’ve been living the frugal life for any length of time, you’ve no doubt had a frugal activity backfire on you. That’s pretty cheap for a visit, of course, but still, when I got the bill, I thought, “Hmm, that lawn-mowing session didn’t save me much money at all!”

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Meet a Reader | Mary from Reflections Around the Campfire

The Frugal Girl

Although my parents never specifically taught me about finances, they lived a frugal life by necessity. I can’t even imagine how many repair bills from plumbers, electricians, appliance techs, and auto mechanics he has saved us over the years. Which is your favorite type of post at the Frugal Girl and why? Made me proud!