The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 9, 2024

I use a grain mill to grind grain for our sourdough bread. The grain mill was an investment but if you compare the cost of homemade sourdough bread to store bought loaves of equivalent quality, it’s a huge savings. At this point, I don’t even think about seeking out new items, buying second-hand is just second nature.

Oregon 194

Oregon Home and Garden Kids and Family Money 194

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 27, 2012

Building model airplanes, for example, might have gone by the wayside with the recession because it is a hobby that can quickly get expensive. Bread and hot dogs also make decent bait for some fish. Try buying second hand books or looking for inexpensive e-books to save money.

Hobby 213

Hobby Family Cheap Inexpensive 213

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

For example, if you love crafts, see if Michael’s is hiring, or if you love to garden, see if your favorite local nursery is hiring. If you need to work a second job, it might as well be interesting to you. Another friend sells her homemade artisan bread and another friend sells hand sewn dolls at craft fairs.

Emergency Fund 100

Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 100