The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 9, 2024

Another, very important frugal win, my very frugal husband who’s a natural saver and set us up for success by buying his first house (a foreclosed property) at 28. I can’t resist buying them high-quality, special presents for their birthdays and adoption day celebrations. I dread the day we need to buy a new vehicle.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 5, 2015

In 2014, the Grocery Budget Challenge encouraged us to keep our grocery spending in line and to be creative with our meal planning so that we do not over-spend. In 2015, the monthly challenge will be Choose Thrift First. Instead of buying new this year, ask yourself these questions: Can I borrow from someone?

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

The easiest way to reduce your grocery spending is to plan your meals. Here are a few ideas: Meal Plan. Keep your pantry stocked with your go-to meals. When we’re crazy busy and the family is demanding that they be fed, I always have the ingredients for spaghetti on hand. There are online sites that will buy books.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 6, 2016

I have a good friend who hates leftovers and throws any away after a meal. Buying a coffee is a guilty splurge for me, but to be honest, the particular coffee shop brand that I love is sold in grocery stores, like Giant. Rather than purchasing new, check to see if you can borrow from a friend, barter, or buy second hand.

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