The Frugal Girl

DECEMBER 11, 2023

In my 20’s, I finally had a “real” job and wanted to buy a newer car. and realized we should pay off this debt as quickly as possible. I decided to get a loan even though I had the money to pay in cash. Shortly after that, my brand new husband and I took a financial course (by the famous D.R., for anyone curious ? )

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Money Kids and Family Frugal Parenting 195

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

One neighbor took out wooden shelving and put it on the curb and it now is used in our basement to store canned goods. We can get free apples from my mom and uncle and we make it into applesauce – usually 60-80 jars. A small “mistake” is buying a Vitamix blender. Being consistent.

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Iowa Friends And Family Sale Boys Son 168

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 8, 2012

Yet, when people in the community come to ask for donations for the needy, the narrator’s mother does not hesitate to give away some of her few remaining canned goods. Yet, how can you continue to donate to charity if you don’t have enough money yourself, or if you have enough, but nothing extra to spare?

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Giving Money Swagbucks Donation 235

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 2, 2012

After reading books, blogs, magazines, and paying attention to the nutrition labels found on the foods we were buying, we quickly became horrified at what we found. Buy “no salt added” canned goods. While you may not be able to buy everything fresh, be wary of the canned goods that you buy.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 26, 2012

You can make it fun for you kids by running a household scavenger hunt in which you reward you children for finding household items to donate, such as clothes, toys, books, old appliances, and canned goods. Stress the importance of saving and staying away from debt.

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