The Frugal Girl

DECEMBER 18, 2023

I’m a 53-year-old mother of 2 (grown) and grandmother of 4. I had two older siblings, but my sister passed away in a car accident in 2000 and my brother passed away from MS in 2020 so now I’m an only child. Searching for information on food waste led me here. Here’s Ginger! Tell us a bit about yourself.

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Texas Oregon Recycle Recycled 130

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 23, 2012

My Grandmother was born in 1898. Food was preserved by canning, drying or storing in a cool cellar or the ice house. Your environment defines what is considered a ‘need’ My Grandmother lived in a different environment and had different needs than I. Absolutely not! She lived on a farm. Water was drawn from the well.

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Plumbing Grandmother Food and Drink Gasoline 227

Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

OCTOBER 30, 2015

My first lessons in beauty weren’t from Glamour or Vogue , but rather from my grandmothers, mom and aunts who used their own unique techniques, as well as products I never saw in those magazines. Skin Food Black Sugar Mask – Korea. Andes Nature Cosmetic Snail Extract Cream – Chile. And the price point is perfect.

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Beauty Serum Evolve Grandmother 78

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 23, 2014

One of my great-uncles on my Mother’s side of the family bought enough plots years ago for all of my Grandmother’s side of the family. When Mom died, my brother purchased additional plots adjacent to hers so that family coming after could rest there as well. I bought those plots from him several years ago. Homeless help.

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Military Grandfather Education Los Angeles 162

Nicoles Nickels

NOVEMBER 22, 2012

I’m pretty sure I always sang it as Grandmother’s house, which is weird since we actually went to my Grandfather’s house for holidays. Hopefully extended family is with us or we are with them and for a while we all stop driving each other crazy to enjoy good food and wine and conversation. Sometimes there is snoring.

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Thanksgiving Grandfather Jimmy Dean Sister 65

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 26, 2013

The season has always been about faith, family, fellowship and food for us, but my husband and I also enjoy the gift giving aspect immensely–especially when it comes to our children. But we have been more intentional with our spending and our savings and have questioned just about every purchase this month. Which brings me to Christmas!

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Christmas Club Finds October 100