The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

I also had a blog several years ago (a little more on that below), but these days I write periodic essays at A Word on Substack as well as short, inspiring (I hope) messages most mornings at Good Notes. How long have you been reading The Frugal Girl? Today we’re meeting a reader who’s been here since 2009 (!!)

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Simply CVS

APRIL 2, 2011

When Cheryl asked me to share a little bit about my blog with all of her readers, I of course agreed with excitement. Frugality Is Free is a blog about living a frugal life and saving money without compromising on quality, family fun or green living.

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The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

My days have changed a LOT since then, so here’s a peek at a day in nursing school. 6:30 I woke up, laid motionless in bed in the dark for a while, then checked my phone (I know, I know… the routine of champions.) 7:00 I got up, threw some clothes on, did a bare minimum hair/makeup thing, and ate a bowl of shredded wheat. 8:45 Test over!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 8, 2011

FruGal presents Why you SHOULD sweat the small stuff when it comes to money – FruGal. While in some cases this is true, FruGal has a point here. The Amateur Financier presents Frugal Friday – Honeymoons. Welcome to the 18th edition of the Totally Money Carnival. He definitely gives you something to think about.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 14, 2012

Finding ways to fit organic foods into your budget is really not much different than any other endeavor of frugality. So even if you’re on a tight budget, you can still manage to go organic if you follow just a few of these tips. Organic organizations and associations are good starting points.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 6, 2013

If so, don’t miss Green Panda’s post that will teach you how to get a call back next summer at Green Panda Treehouse: How Do You Excel at Your Summer Job? If you want to be more frugal over the long haul, Ryan from Cash Money Life highlights his 4 Creative Ways to Be Frugal. Greetings and happy Friday.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 9, 2012

Many thanks to Arbor Asset Model Allocation Portfolio Blog for including Latisha’s post, 4 Biggest Myths of the Stock Market in the Self-Directed Investing for Retirement Carnival – Challenging Week Edition. Steadfast Finances who hosted the Yakezie Carnival also included it in his round up.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 26, 2012

BuzzRaid hosted The Festival of Frugality #333 and included Marie’s post, A Green and Frugal Funeral. Finally, Latisha’s post, Bottom Up Investing for a Diversified Portfolio , was included in the Self-Directed Investing for Retirement Carnival – Taxmageddon Edition hosted by AAAMP Blog.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 2, 2011

Many thanks to SB at One Cent at a Time for including Latisha’s post Going Green on a Budget in this week’s Yakezie Carnival. Thanks to Tom at Canadian Finance Blog for including my post Growth of Sustainable Finance to Support the Environment in this week’s Canadian Finance Carnival.

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 28, 2016

It’s Frugal Friday: A recap of how we frugal-ed our way through the week so that we have more money to put towards our financial goals. My neighbor closed up her vegetable garden this week and brought me a big bag of green peppers. How did you live frugally this week? Our mission: Live WELL, On LESS Money.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 30, 2011

It is a perfect fit for me, as frugality is my hobby and passion, but I also find myself very attracted to the “go green” movement. The fact that the Prairie EcoThrifter focuses heavily on both topics – frugality and green living – really appealed to me. Think that is counter-productive to my frugal lifestyle?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 5, 2012

Many thanks to Canadian Finance Blog for including A. Funny about Money included Latisha’s post, How to Invest Like an Extreme Couponer in the Festival of Frugality. Lastly, thanks to Sweating the Big Stuff for including my post, How to Throw a Green Party in the Carnival of Personal Finance.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 12, 2012

Every Wednesday over the last 5 years, I have read and participated in the awesome blog carnival, Works for Me Wednesday. Kristen Welch of We Are THAT Family and Jennifer De Groot have compiled over 800 of the top posts from the blog carnival into an e-book, That Works for Me! Save a Buck! That Works for Me! off coupon code: SAVE1.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 26, 2011

RT @ Green_Panda Handling Your Finances – What is Being Frugal? Green Panda Treehouse [link] I am frugal and I am proud to be #. RT @ brokeprofession Splurging on an Anniversary: Yakezie Blog Swap [link] Do you have any memories that are still that vivid? #. Yakezie Blog Swap # 3 Splurge Edition [link] #.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 21, 2012

Each clip corresponds with one of the blog posts included this week. Each clip corresponds with one of the blog posts included this week. Edward Antrobus from Edward Antrobus shares My Money Pet Peeve: Skipping Frugality Because Earning More is Better. Plus, being frugal can also be green which to me is really important.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 15, 2014

From blog posts where people share the intimate happenings in their lives to selfies where people share pictures of themselves throughout the day to brief Twitter posts where people share such mundane details as what they ate for lunch, we’re a nation of sharers. We live in a world where people document their every move.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 13, 2011

Yakezie Blog Swap [link] #. Yakezie Blog Swap [link] #. Prairie Eco-Thrifter has Been Featured in the Festival of Frugality # 267 [link] #. Prairie Eco-Thrifter has Been Featured in the Festival of Frugality # 267 [link] #. Prairie Eco-Thrifter has Been Featured in the Festival of Frugality # 267 [link] #.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 26, 2011

Like I mentioned a couple weeks ago, my goal here at PET is to bring a wide range of viewpoints and strategies to the world of personal finance, living green, saving money, and being healthy. Outside of her blogging life, she works full time as a magazine editor/designer for a large national company. Marie blogs at FamilyMoneyValues.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 22, 2013

I own a blog and some other websites and have been wanting a new camera to take pictures and videos for them. I own a blog and some other websites and have been wanting a new camera to take pictures and videos for them. Spending our precious and all too limited time searching online and in stores. I know I do. In fact, I did today!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 16, 2012

I cannot believe I started this blog just over two years ago. My philosophy is to be balanced and that is why I not only focus on personal finance on this site but also discuss the other fundamentals of our existence: being healthy, living green, working hard, and giving back. I am still in shock.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 11, 2013

Amanda from the ReadyForZero blog writes How to Fight Back Against Illegal and Unfair Debt Collection Practices in an effort to teach you exactly what the debt collectors do and don’t have a right to do so you can fight back against illegal practices. How To Drive Green And Save On Gas Mileage. Hope your week went well.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2011

Canadian Finance Blog tells us how our spare change can really add up. Canadian Personal Finance Blog shares with us what he has learned about money management over the years. Going Frugal. Trent from The Simple Dollar discuss cost vs. quality and when frugality should come into play. Going Green. Happy bday!!!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 20, 2011

Super Sexy Frugal Valentine’s Day [link] via @ BudgetsAreSexy Gosh these games bring back memories! #. RT @ wellheeledblog Carnival of Personal Finance: Cupid Edition | Well Heeled Blog [link] #. Great list of PF blogs [link] #. Prairie Eco-Thrifter has Been Featured in the Festival of Frugality # 268 [link] #.

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Saving Everyday

JANUARY 12, 2014

I called on some blogging friends for help, and they did not disappoint! Slow Cooker Pot Roast Recipe with Vegetables from Pretty Frugal Diva. Easy BBQ Chicken Pizza from Frugal Freebies & Deals. Broccoli Cashew Chicken from Frugal Freebies & Deals. My husband has always said that he loves watching me cook.

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Nicoles Nickels

MAY 3, 2014

Mom-Blog - Growing Green (RV: $540) Giveaway (Ends 5/6). Living Frugal with Erika - Sparq Soapstone Griddle Giveaway (Ends 5/7). Don’t forget to enter my current giveaways: NEW Healthy Snack Flavors from Nonni’s and Giveaway (Ends 5/5). Fellowes’ New AeraMax Air Purifier and Giveaway (Ends 5/5).

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 17, 2013

And then there is the blog. For the working moms out there, make sure to read Frugal Rules’ working from home–a mom’s perspective. Will a “green” car really save you money? This week just like last week has been crazy for me. There is always next weekend I guess. How to volunteer more.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 15, 2012

In the springtime, the grass is a lovely shade of green and flowers are blooming everywhere. Dating can be expensive. In today’s economy, inflation is quite high, and prices are rising quickly. As a result, going out several times a week can add up to a pretty penny and leave you with no savings. All you need is a blanket and some food.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 25, 2013

Guest Author Bio: Author Jerry Coffey, a long-time debt addict, paid off over $10,000 in credit card in two years through frugal-living and sound money management. Now he blogs regularly at Repaid.org , and he’s a frequent contributor to AutoFoundry.com as well. The weather will rob your fuel economy as well. Maintenance.

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Saving With Shellie

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

Loaded Mashed Cauliflower by Frugal or Free. Frozen Pumpkin Latte Pie by Frugal Foodie Mama. My Secret Weapon Sweet Potatoes by Frugal Freebies and Deals. Green Bean and Mushroom Casserole by For the Love of Cooking. Potato Casserole by A Night Owl Blog. It’s time to get your Thanksgiving Recipes out.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 7, 2011

Going Frugal. Frugal Dad shares tells us how we can be prepared for the $5 per gallon gas hike. Going Green. Miranda over at Moolanomy shares with us how we can green up our house in 2011. Sandy from Yes I am Cheap is giving away cold hard cash just for showing your support on her blog. Now how about that?!

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Saving Cents With Sense

AUGUST 2, 2012

Make it fun with a green smoothie and a glass straw. Note: I have actually been making a green smoothie every day this week and seriously love using the glass straw with it – it does make it fun and I think taste better! And don’t forget to enter this same giveaway on these blogs as well: $5 Dinners Balancing. How cool is that?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 18, 2011

Number 9 : Frugal Living tells us to let the dark night guide our finances. Being a sustainable and green living person, I found this list very valuable. Hello and welcome to the 112th Best of Money Carnival. This carnival, like others, requires bloggers to submit their very best post for the week. How cool is that?! How about you?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 3, 2011

Tomorrow, my hubby and I are headed to Vancouver to visit my Grandfather and his wife. This trip is very important because I have not seen my grandfather in 10 years, a whole decade! I used to visit him every winter break in school but then some family dynamics got in the way. We lost touch for quite a few years. We were finally talking again.

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Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

SEPTEMBER 18, 2011

This is a great example of how just two pops of color (red lip, green bag) can take an ordinary outfit to extraordinary! But in case you’re missing some of these key elements, no need to fear…we’ve got some fun and frugal finds that can give you a little Wu for less! More Asos…

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Saving Cents With Sense

APRIL 3, 2013

But if you consider a couple of these frugal alternatives it can save you some substantial money this spring. You’d be amazed how many local green thumbs in your area end up with more plants and seedlings then they have room for. What other frugal gardening tips would you add to my post? Grow from Seed. Good Soil on the Cheap.

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Marnies Coupon-a-rama

MARCH 25, 2014

Saving money by smart shopping and using frugal ideas. 2/$1 Cilantro, Green Onions, Radishes, Green and Red bell Peppers, Cucumbers, Grapefruit, Mangos and Navel Oranges. $.98 98 Spinach, Red or Green Leaf Lettuce. $.98 98 lb Green Beans or Zucchni. Search This Blog. Steves Fine Finish Blog.

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Couponing 101

APRIL 23, 2011

It doesn’t help that I do not have a green thumb! Organic Gardening on Keeper of the Home – Lots of great info on this blog! Frugal Gardening – This is a series across three blogs that has great info for gardening on a budget. This year is different though. It is so exciting!

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