The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 9, 2024

My cute kids when they were little I used to be a Spanish teacher until I stopped working to stay home with my kids. My son with one of our baby goats I remember for many years looking at any recipe that asked for more than one kind of cheese and rejecting it right away. My husband is a middle school language arts teacher.

Oregon 190

Oregon Home and Garden Kids and Family Money 190

Coupons Do Work

DECEMBER 26, 2016

My son turned 6 the day after Christmas and tradition is, I make a cake for him and design the cake with whatever his favorite character is. Then dig in and eat the yummy budget-friendly-easy-to-make-cake! ” and best of all, this is budget friendly. the one you made is healthier and easy AND budget friendly!

Ice Cream 100

Ice Cream Cake Recipes Oreo Cookies 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 25, 2014

Me from 15 years ago would get an earful about what not to do, and advice on budgeting and saving and staying out of debt. These are lessons that I try to impress upon my son because I don’t want him to make the same mistakes I made 15 years ago. I didn’t refinance my home when I should have.

Money 209

Money Giving Las Vegas Credit Card Rewards 209

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 6, 2014

I want this vacation to go well and that rental car will be our daytime home for 12 days. We will rent a car once we get to my grandson’s house and leave our car parked in my son’s driveway. There are numerous car rental companies and locations in the major metropolitan area close to my son’s home.

Rental Car 167

Rental Car Cars Car Rent 167

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 23, 2012

My son was delighted with the used sewing machine my mother bought for him. For years, my son happily used the scarf I knitted for him. These make great gifts that can be environmentally friendly, as well as consumable so that they aren’t cluttering up the homes of your friends and relatives. Buy Vintage.

Giving 202

Giving Holiday Gifts Recycle 202

Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

She hosts a You Tube channel, The Former Mrs. Jones , where she vlogs about budgeting, debt free living, and family life. It started with $40,000 in consumer debt (vehicles, credit cards, small student loan) and then sold our home and eliminated the $140,000 of mortgage debt. Meet the Former Mrs. Jones: Her Debt Free Story.

Debt 100

Debt Debt Free Bath and Body Works Gas 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 21, 2016

Naturally, my spouse and I had a discussion on how much we wanted to fund for our two sons and their families. He loves sticking to routine, staying home and accomplishing work activities. One son is trying to rebuild finances after an expensive year. I’m glad they are budgeting and weighing pros and cons to spending.

Building 100

Building Kids and Family Hawaii Son 100

Couponing 101

DECEMBER 8, 2012

My son recently became very interested in Star Wars, so we threw him a Star Wars-themed party for his birthday this year! It’s always a challenge to find the balance between wanting to give your child the most amazing birthday ever and working with your realistic budget. And this year, our budget was lower than ever.

Birthday 107

Birthday Son Cupcakes Clearance 107

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 22, 2015

We have a 4 month old son named Finn and we live in Phoenix, Arizona. After putting together a budget, it took us 18 months to pay off all of that debt! The main arguments we had happened when we overspent in a budget category. But we learned to be flexible and did the best that we could to stay on track with our budget.

Debt 100

Debt Debt Free Finance Finds 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 19, 2014

The time stretched out because he took two semesters off when our son was born, and he changed fields mid-study to one that has better employability.). Besides, the drive is only about 17 hours, so we could drive home to visit fairly easily. My husband is just completing two years of an expected three to four year post doctorate.

Arizona 199

Arizona Michigan Chicago Florida 199

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2015

He writes at Debt Discipline about about how his family of 5 deals with money, budgets and debt. We’re a family of five, including, me, my wife and 3 children: 15 year old fraternal twins and a 12 year old son. So we got a budget together in an excel spreadsheet. We have a budget item for those things now.

Debt 100

Debt Credit Cards Debt Free Credit 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 30, 2015

How this holiday has changed since I was a child in the 1950’s, and even since I raised my own sons in the 1970’s/80’s! From attending costume parties to converting their home or yard into the scariest place in the neighborhood, they are causing part of the surge in Halloween spending. Halloween then and now.

Halloween 100

Halloween Thrift Stores St. Louis Thrifting 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 23, 2016

Another example is that once a month I calculate our net worth and review our discretionary spending budget vs. actuals. I keep a copy at home, send a copy to each grown son and put a copy in the safe deposit box. Our sons are our successor trustees. Update my ‘locations’ document.

Personal Finance 100

Personal Finance Finance Financial Goals Life Insurance 100

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 18, 2015

Our son was diagnosed with a lifetime medical condition. I wanted to take all the fun out of life and nagged him constantly about the budget. We were also dealing with stress around our son’s medical issues. Who handles the day-to-day finances in your home or do you work on it equally? Was there a particular event?

Debt 100

Debt Debt Free Finance Goals 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 17, 2013

Donate items : Since my son is an only child, his clothing doesn’t get a lot of heavy use. Many homeless shelters, children’s homes, and battered women’s shelters can probably use the items. We usually send him home with the leftovers. Don’t limit yourself to the thrift stores, either.

Giving 235

Giving Money Donation Bills 235

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 6, 2014

Here are some of the ways to do so, some of the ways I milk each dollar on my vacations – no matter what my vacation budget is. We went by train, rented a car to see the sights at Yellowstone and flew back home. Make sure you have a bed to call home each night. They knew how to milk each travel dollar for all it was worth.

Travel 167

Travel Vacation Alaska Cars 167

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 2, 2011

Involve Your Child in Planning and Budgeting. If you believe in using allowances as part of personal finance training, letting your child take on more and more financial responsibility with an increasing allowance can help them be prepared to make good budgeting and spending decisions when they are on their own. Apple, Dell, HP?

College 192

College Money Personal Finance Student 192

Saving Everyday

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

The first thing I do every morning is make coffee, sit down at my desk, open my budget spreadsheet, log into the bank, and enter anything that came out overnight plus what we spent the previous day. For example, this month we went about $135 over our frivolous spending budget. Keeping track of your money is crucial.

Saving Money 52

Saving Money Money Saving Bills 52

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

My degree is in mechanical engineering, but I’m just starting a transition to nursing – before I got pregnant with my son, I was working as a nursing assistant while my husband finished grad school, and planning to go on to nursing school. We made a lot of Steak Diane that night.) I fell in love with pursuing a car-free life.

Kids and Family 192

Kids and Family Parenting Cars Car 192

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 2, 2015

We have a 5 year old son and are in the process of adopting our 2 year old and 4 month old foster sons, making us parents of 3 boys! My husband works as an architect and I teach art part time at my son’s school. Who handles the day-to-day finances in your home or do you work on it equally? Was there a particular event?

Student 100

Student Debt Debt Free Finds 100

For the Mommas

NOVEMBER 30, 2015

Whether you are looking for a deal Xbox or PlayStation, or anything else, you are sure to find something on your list within your budget here! Flare Play Video Game Device for Video Game Play On Your Home TV Over WiFi – Don’t Pay for First 30 Days at Flare. PlayStation 4 Bundles Up to $50 Off at Amazon. at Walmart.

Video Games 40

Video Games Video 2015 Games 40

For the Mommas

AUGUST 18, 2011

Take stock of what you have at home. I always give my son some incentive to spend the afternoon trying on his clothes! My son has 2 pairs of pants that he rarely wore. Spend half of your budget before school starts and save the other half for a few weeks into school. Hopefully they will help you too! Try everything on.

Win 61

Win Shopping Thrifting Kids and Family 61

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 9, 2012

It was the trip of a lifetime with our extended family (two sons, their spouses and two of our grandchildren). If you are on a really tight budget consider these: Camp Campsites range in price from $20 – $45 depending on which campground and how big the site is. Of course, don’t drive afterward. Job perks add to employee.

Saving Money 188

Saving Money Money Saving Kids and Family 188

Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

She and her husband paid off $147,000 in debt–including their home. About $52,000 of that $147K was consumer debt (credit cards, a student loan, a car loan, a home improvement loan, etc.) We paid for braces, college tuition for my son, and did fun stuff like traveling while we were paying off debt. Where are you from?

Debt 236

Debt Debt Free Pay Off Debt Financial Goals 236

Saving With Shellie

AUGUST 8, 2012

I am a military wife and our clothing budget is Spartan, at best. Try these tips for a better thrifting experience. :: Don’t go in a rush and leave the kids at home (if you can). If your son lives in skate clothing and hates all things collared, getting the New-With-Tags Polo shirt for $4.00 I also love dressing my kids well.

Thrifting 76

Thrifting Thrift Stores Clothes Clothing 76

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 23, 2014

Many of these items are just as easy to make at home and will save us money. In addition, the at home versions are often healthier than the store bought counterparts. Instead, my husband created his own Lunchable for my son’s lunch. My son was happy because he got several snack-type foods for his lunch.

At Home 199

At Home Making Home Food 199

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 1, 2016

My oldest son will also be starting junior high during this year (now I feel old!). Don’t shop hungry and if your kids aren’t helpful with shopping, you may want to leave them at home so you can concentrate on getting the best deals. You’ll then be able to create a budget of what you want to spend.

Saving Money 40

Saving Money 2016 Money Pay Off Debt 40

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 4, 2011

A plan B is a must in any home. Often times, home buyers may not be aware that free money for a down payment on a house is still available for qualified buyers. This doesn’t mean you will always live with a cash budget, although you certainly could. Being prepared financially is a must for a healthy budget.

Personal Finance 240

Personal Finance Finance Family Debt 240

Saving Cents With Sense

JULY 10, 2013

But you don’t have to break your budget on clothes, especially with these easy tips to help you save on school uniforms. The rule in our house is for my son to take off his uniform once he is home. Tips to Save on School Uniforms. Tips to Save on School Uniforms. Shop Around. Wash With Care.

Clothing and Accessories 99

Clothing and Accessories JC Penneys Saving Clothes 99

For the Mommas

DECEMBER 23, 2017

Having a few days at home completely on my own hasn’t happened in years, in part because Ron was reluctant to leave me — and I was reluctant to be on my own — as my mobility problems grew worse, but I’m doing well enough now that he was able to go with a clear mind. Well done Elliot!

Christmas 0

Christmas Friends And Family Sale Uncle Cameras 0

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 19, 2016

We have a 2 year-old son named Henry that we love to spend time with and goof around with. Who handles the day-to-day finances in your home or do you work on it equally? How often do you and your spouse discuss your finances/budget/spending? Our photography business is Newell Jones and Jones Photography. I paid off $23,605.10

Credit Cards 100

Credit Cards Debt Free College Debt 100

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 9, 2015

Jen and her husband were reeling after their son was diagnosed with a lifetime medical condition that would implode their finances. Olivia wanted to stay home with her children on her husband’s teacher salary. Daniel took on an extra job doing support work for an online company that he could do from home.

Debt Free 100

Debt Free Debt Budgeting Budget 100

Saving Everyday

APRIL 16, 2024

I visited a friend last week, and she told me that her son was looking for ways to make money but couldn’t find what he was looking for online. I’ve learned from watching my son grow his small handyman business that people forget and need to be reminded of things that need to be done.

Money 52

Money Making Kids Kids and Family 52

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 7, 2014

My mom was an at home day care provider. Through it all, I learned how to budget my money and how to find bargains. Princess Diana knew that her sons couldn’t work minimum wage jobs. While I was growing up, my family didn’t have much money. My dad worked first as a meat cutter and then at a factory.

Daughter 242

Daughter Kids Kids and Family Parenting 242

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 17, 2015

But our best trip was in 2012, when we funded a trip to Yellowstone with our two sons, their wives and our grandchildren. If you want to make sure your family can come along, and if you can afford it, provide a specified budget or amount to each family unit (once you set the destination and research costs). Plan to handle all ages.

Vacation 100

Vacation Family Grandchildren Kids and Family 100

The Frugal Girl

MARCH 4, 2024

Our son is 29 and biological. Our mom stayed home to raise us kids; she went to work part-time in the local school system after both my brother and I were in school. I track expenses, monitor our budget and handle all of our investments. Just over the past week, our son replaced the fuel pump and exhaust system on his truck.

Green And Frugal 180

Green And Frugal Kids and Family Hotel Frugal 180

Saving Cents With Sense

OCTOBER 23, 2013

It is quick and easy to make a cup of morning coffee before heading out to the bus stop with my son – or to have an afternoon pick me up before the kids come home and it is homework duty. Just make sure you stay stocked with K-cups® at home. My husband loves to brew himself a cup after dinner.

Maxwell House 56

Maxwell House Office Supplies Coffee Son 56