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. How did you get interested in saving money? What’s an embarrassing money mistake you’ve made?

Texas 130

Texas Oregon Recycle Recycled 130

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 23, 2012

A lot of you would classify indoor plumbing, central heat, grocery money and gasoline as ‘needs’ But wait, are they really always needs? My Grandmother was born in 1898. A lot of times, she didn’t use grocery money either. Absolutely not! She lived on a farm. What is a need?

Plumbing 227

Plumbing Grandmother Food and Drink Gasoline 227

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 26, 2013

For the first time, I have set aside money monthly for our Christmas spending. Is it smart to spend all of that money on Christmas gifts if we must cash flow some needed expenses or have to put the gift purchases on a credit card? In years past, we used a credit card to purchase our gifts and paid the card off in January.

Christmas 100

Christmas Club Finds October 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 12, 2012

Burpee’s, Henry Fields, Stark Brothers, K Van Bourgondien & Sons, Van Enselen inc, John Scheepers Inc, Gurney’s, Henry Field’s, and Jung Seeds & Plants have all arrived in our mailbox (we are on a lot of lists!). Keep them properly watered and spend a bit of money on that fertilizer to get them started.

Flowers and Plants 185

Flowers and Plants Gardening Garden Frugal 185

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. Money Tips'

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Military Grandfather Education Los Angeles 162