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Meet a Reader | Lina from Germany

The Frugal Girl

Restaurant food was just cheaper than when I cooked meals myself, because at that time I couldn’t cook any Chinese food, and Western food needed things like olive oil, cheese, butter, pasta…all expensive in China because they have to be imported. Which is your favorite type of post at the Frugal Girl and why?

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Meet a Reader | Mary from Reflections Around the Campfire

The Frugal Girl

Although my parents never specifically taught me about finances, they lived a frugal life by necessity. What’s the easiest/hardest part of being frugal? The hardest part of being frugal for me is resisting the appeal of a good restaurant meal. What frugal tips have you tried and abandoned? Guess what!

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3 Important Lessons in Living Frugally, But Not Too Frugally

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

In fact, it’s easy to lose money in an attempt to be frugal. I’ve unintentionally gone too far a few times, and in doing so, learned valuable lessons about trying too hard to live a frugal life. Lesson : If you don’t reward yourself from time to time, then there may be little point to living frugally.

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60+ Frugal Tips To Help You Save Money!

Saving Everyday

Energy Saving Tips for Summer by The Frugal Mom. Tips on Buying and Selling On Facebook Marketplace by Chaos is Bliss. 15 Ways to Save Money Every Day by Frugal Living Mom. Frugal Tip | Compare Prices On Large Purchases. How to Save on Clothes by It’s A Fabulous Life. Grocery Savings Tips by Mission To Save.

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60+ Frugal Tips To Help You Save Money!

Saving Everyday

Energy Saving Tips for Summer by The Frugal Mom. Tips on Buying and Selling On Facebook Marketplace by Chaos is Bliss. 15 Ways to Save Money Every Day by Frugal Living Mom. Frugal Tip | Compare Prices On Large Purchases. How to Save on Clothes by It’s A Fabulous Life. Grocery Savings Tips by Mission To Save.

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Central PA Staycation Ideas

Family Balance Sheet

If you are local, consider buying a year long membership for unlimited access to the Science Center and other benefits. Walk along the river and peruse the artists’ booths, choose from a wide variety of food vendors and enjoy live music throughout the three days. Picnic lunches and food are not permitted inside the park.

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P.E.P. for the Week of February 14-18/11-Planning Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

We are co-hosting a bday party for a dear friend of mine this Saturday and we are in charge of all the food. The only secrets we have from one another is when we buy each other a gift. Sustainable Life Blog shares with us tips on how to repair our credit. Fabulously Broke shares with us tips on how we can combat frugal fatigue.

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