The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 9, 2024

For example, we’re very accustomed to buying anything we can second-hand at thrift stores, Craigslist, or Facebook Marketplace. At this point, I don’t even think about seeking out new items, buying second-hand is just second nature. Gretchen, thanks so much for participating!

Oregon 190

Oregon Home and Garden Kids and Family Money 190

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 27, 2012

Building model airplanes, for example, might have gone by the wayside with the recession because it is a hobby that can quickly get expensive. Try buying second hand books or looking for inexpensive e-books to save money. These days it seems like everything is expensive, even having fun.

Hobby 213

Hobby Family Cheap Inexpensive 213

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 6, 2016

Examples: Replace paper napkins with cloth napkins. Rather than purchasing new, check to see if you can borrow from a friend, barter, or buy second hand. In an effort over the years to save money at the grocery store and reduce our waste, I’ve found reusable alternatives to many paper products that we were using.

Saving Money 100

Saving Money Gift Cards Money Giveaway 100

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

For example, if you love crafts, see if Michael’s is hiring, or if you love to garden, see if your favorite local nursery is hiring. If you need to work a second job, it might as well be interesting to you. I am very picky about what I buy second hand, and I still find brand new or hardly worn clothing.

Emergency Fund 100

Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 100