The Frugal Girl

AUGUST 23, 2023

Who buys this many products for a guest bathroom? Who uses so much stuff that they have to do restocks like this all the time? Who actually uses so many repeats of items, especially things like deodorant? I also understand that some food containers are not meant for use over time. Here’s a coffee-centric one.

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Video Food and Drink Chiquita Package 242

Couponing 101

MARCH 31, 2019

You can also buy bulk packs of Easter-themed cellophane gift bags to put your goodies in ($1/25ct.) I used to go to Target or Walmart for these types of things, but then I realized I wound up spending way too much on decorations and tchotchkes. Dollar Tree also has classic Easter treats like Peeps marshmallow bunnies ($1/8ct.),

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Easter Shopping Buying Bulk Re-use 85

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

If your child (or you) just has to have that store bought costume with all the non-biodegradable materials (you know, that one that costs you at least $20), then after its typical one time use, just donate to your local charity or sell it at your next garage sale or online. Don’t buy, make. Re-purpose the used costume.

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Halloween Green Reuse Garage 138

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 18, 2015

To hold down costs, I’ve been looking for recipes that are more thrifty in their use of things like nuts, chocolate and sugar (all the good stuff!). I’ll try out some recipes that call for butter – using oleo instead – to see if the flavor or texture suffers. You use those candy red hots instead.

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Kids Kids and Family Cookies Thrifty 100

Saving Cents With Sense

NOVEMBER 6, 2012

Know your prices, understand sale cycles, shop with coupons (check the organic coupons and gluten-free coupons round up each week), check store specials, meal plan, and only buy what you know you will use. Then you buy only 1 serving. Buying bulk also helps you save on the cost of packaging. Use coupons !

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Whole Foods Gift Cards Giveaway Food 96