The Frugal Girl

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

So this ended up being even more frugal than I’d anticipated. Sadly, my library did not buy this one. I did not buy the Snoopy hoodie at Sam’s I saw a black hoodie with a Snoopy on the front for $14, and I said to myself, “Hmm, I don’t have any oversize hoodies in my closet.”

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The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Bonus: I did not buy a wasp nest For some strange reason, someone is selling a wasp nest for $200 on Facebook Marketplace. I’m just not sure why in the world someone would buy it! What frugal things have you been up to lately? What frugal things have you been up to lately? appeared first on The Frugal Girl.

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The Frugal Girl

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

I did not buy a new lunchbox I have an old one that my kids used for packing lunches for their tutorial classes. It is not my favorite style (I don’t usually buy things that have flower prints!) But I figure I will just use this one until it wears out, and then I will buy a lunchbox that is exactly what I want.

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The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

I used an Amazon gift card to buy a book My friend who is a pastor recommended a Kate Bowler book called, “Have a Beautiful, Terrible Day“, which is a funny title. What frugal things have you been up to lately? The post Five Frugal Things | with some tiny things appeared first on The Frugal Girl.

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The Frugal Girl

OCTOBER 31, 2023

I decided to go ahead and buy two pairs (no extra shipping cost for that) so that I have a backup pair for when these ones give up the ghost. (or What frugal things have you been up to? The post Five Frugal Things | Cat: 2, Earbuds: 0 appeared first on The Frugal Girl. or for when a certain cat eats them.) ” Ha.

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The Frugal Girl

DECEMBER 19, 2023

I got some free ornaments from my Buy Nothing group I don’t have a lot of my original Christmas ornaments, and that was fine last year because of Lisey’s Brobee Christmas tree. I did not buy a new phone My phone was having some serious reception issues, rather out of the blue. What frugal things have you been up to lately?

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The Frugal Girl

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

I’ve been faithfully packing my lunches My building at the college has an in-house Chick Fil A, and in my two years of attending classes there, I’ve managed to not buy food there at all. What frugal things have you been up to? The post Five Frugal Things | bare minimum haircut appeared first on The Frugal Girl.

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The Frugal Girl

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

I got some free ice cream + discounted dented cereal I stopped in at Safeway to buy some berries, and as usual, I opened the app to see if any deals stood out. So, I end up having to clean them pretty regularly, and I was delighted to pick up two free spray bottles of eyeglass cleaner from my Buy Nothing group.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

So I am declaring a Frugal February. The goal of Frugal February is NOT to feel deprived, but rather to find creative ways to get through the month without unnecessary spending. We could really use an intentional month of frugalness to reset our mindset. 6 – Happy (frugal) Valentine’s Day! Say that 5 times!)

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Family Balance Sheet

JULY 7, 2022

It’s been a long time since I’ve shared a “How I Frugal-ed” post, but for a variety of reasons, I’m making a more conscious effort lately to flex my frugal muscles. Here’s how we frugal-ed in June. Is a Sam’s Club membership frugal? How did you frugal in June?

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The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 10, 2024

I had a quick question for you about deciding when to sell something on ebay vs offer it to your Buy Nothing group. And if it’s something that doesn’t fit any of those criteria, then I list it on my Buy Nothing group. Ohh, also: if I want to get rid of something, like, RIGHT NOW, then Buy Nothing is the best option.

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The Frugal Girl

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

At the end of her email, she said, I wonder if you could address the importance of taking care of one’s mental health especially during really hard times, specifically in frugal ways. Did you buy your phone through Mint, or did you bring your own? The post Q&A | frugal mental health, “why did you get a cat”?,

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Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 4, 2020

Here’s how we frugal-ed our way through it. Frugal Wardrobe in November: I have a small bedroom closet, so I like to keep my wardrobe fairly lean, but highly functional. Also, I tend to keep pieces for a long time, as I learned years ago that buying quality clothing lasts much longer than fast fashion. Yes, please!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 18, 2021

However, whilst we all have essential bills or borrowing we need to take on and maintain, some people are able to live as frugally as possible to help keep costs down and make their money go further. Here are 5 great tips for saving money by being frugal. Buy Second-hand. Only Borrow What You Need. Sell What You Don’t Need.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 30, 2021

However, whilst we all have essential bills or borrowing we need to take on and maintain, some people are able to live as frugally as possible to help keep costs down and make their money go further. Here are 5 great tips for saving money by being frugal. Buy Second-hand. Only Borrow What You Need. Sell What You Don’t Need.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

So I am declaring a Frugal February. The goal of Frugal February is NOT to feel deprived, . 8 Action Steps for a Frugal February: 1 – Write a budget/spending plan for February. 8 Action Steps for a Frugal February: 1 – Write a budget/spending plan for February. 6 – Happy (frugal) Valentine’s Day!

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The Frugal Girl

MAY 6, 2024

I’m thinking about this question specifically in terms of buying things. And if I had enough money to buy whatever I want, whenever I want it, I think that would reduce my level of appreciation for those purchases. For example, I saved up for years and years to be able to buy my minivan without a car loan.

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 25, 2016

It’s Frugal Friday: A recap of how we frugal-ed our way through the week so that we have more money to put towards our financial goals. How We Saved this Week: We started a family tradition years ago of going to a Christmas tree farm to buy a fresh tree. Frugal Resources: 1. How did you live frugally this week?

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Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 2, 2016

It’s Frugal Friday: A recap of how we frugal-ed our way through the week so that we have more money to put towards our financial goals. Frugal Resources: 1. I use Ebates on almost every purchase I buy online. How did you live frugally this week? The post Frugal Friday 12.02.16 Did you shop on Black Friday?

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JUNE 14, 2019

We always make sure to buy a large pack of water before leaving on a trip. Even buying a 24 pack of bottled water at the store at full price is typically under $4 (much less with coupons!). Instead of buying bowls, we buy a bag of paper cups that we use for drinking as well as for cereal in the mornings when we travel.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 26, 2014

Recently we just relocated to Tucson, Arizona, and we’re finding that in some ways we need to start all over learning to be frugal in a new town. If, like us, you’re planning on relocating or just have, consider these tips to learn how to live frugally in your new location. Recognize that Some Frugal Skills Are Universal.

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The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 9, 2024

How long have you been reading The Frugal Girl?I I ‘ve been reading The Frugal Girl for 4+ years now, definitely pre-pandemic but I’m not sure how much before. What’s your biggest frugal win? Over time, our homestead will be a frugal “win”, although it certainly isn’t at the beginning!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 24, 2011

If not, it’s time to learn some tricks on how to become a more frugal shopper! Even if you’re a very organized person, it’s all too easy to forget something important and need to make a return trip, which again increases your chances are buying more than you planned. Buying in bulk isn’t always best. Stick to a list.

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The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

Tell us a little about yourself My current lifestyle would probably qualify as frugal-lite compared to many others. I was a bit intimidated by this, but then I figured I probably wasn’t the only person out there who isn’t ultra-frugal at the moment. How long have you been reading The Frugal Girl? Childhood joy.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 4, 2012

Being frugal these days is very important. It is not easy to be frugal and save money when you have a family that splurges and squanders. Being frugal is a family affair. Plug those loopholes buy buying only those things that you truly need and use. They tend to buy just the stuff they need.

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The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Megan emailed me a little nervously because she and her husband are not super-duper frugal. But this is “Meet A Reader” not, “Meet Only Super Frugal Readers” There are all sorts of reasons people hang out here, and some of those reasons have nothing to do with frugality. ? So, here’s Megan!

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 28, 2016

It’s Frugal Friday: A recap of how we frugal-ed our way through the week so that we have more money to put towards our financial goals. Don’t let the thought of clearance food scare you, I’ve been buying meat this way for many years and have never had a problem. How did you live frugally this week?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 20, 2011

Guest Post Author Bio: David Bakke enjoys living frugally in Atlanta and frequently shares his best financial tips and experiences on Money Crashers , an online resource ranked as one of the top personal finance blogs online. In my quest for frugality, however, I’ve learned that some would-be saving methods are not truly practical.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 19, 2011

This week I am participating in a Yakezie blog swap where I am to discuss the topic “ Balancing Frugality and Fun.”. Frugal fun? Isn’t frugal fun an oxymoron? There are endless things that you can buy with money, but if you look around you will find that there are many ways to have fun without spending much at all.

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 4, 2016

It’s Frugal Friday: A recap of how we frugal-ed our way through the week so that we have more money to put towards our financial goals. Frugal Resources from around the web: Have you heard of Ebates? I use Ebates on almost every purchase I buy online. How did you live frugally this week? It’s awesome.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 16, 2013

As an alternative, head over to Walmart, Target, or another large retailer and pick a Slip ‘n Slide, or make your own , and buy some water guns or water balloons. You can often find board games that are inexpensive at thrift s tores , although it is a good idea to check them to make sure all the pieces are there before you buy one.

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 18, 2016

It’s Frugal Friday: A recap of how we frugal-ed our way through the week so that we have more money to put towards our financial goals. You could buy up to 2 turkeys when you spend $25 or more, (turkeys not included). Even if you’re not hosting a big gathering, buy them. How did you live frugally this week?

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Couponing 101

MAY 28, 2012

Reader Adrienne sent in the following great frugal tip: “When I feel like I don’t have time to coupon, I still save money by buying meat in bulk, especially ground beef. I buy the 10 or 20 lb tubes and bring them home. Do you have a Frugal Tip you’d like to share? Thanks, Adrienne!

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Teresa's Deals

SEPTEMBER 18, 2015

It’s is almost Halloween time and I am sure, if your like me, you are already looking for frugal ways to celebrate. If you are looking for ways to save, be sure to check all the ways to have a Frugal Halloween below. . 31 Frugal Ways to Celebrate Halloween – Popsugar Smart Living. Halloween Tips to Help Save Money.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 1, 2015

I wonder if I’m really being frugal or if I am just being cheap. To me, frugal implies using resources in the wisest fashion and cheap implies a specific focus on getting the lowest price. I had to part with $35 to buy one of those paint masks to even be able to apply it. Cheap or frugal? Cheap or frugal?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 9, 2014

Jewelry stores ramp up diamond commercials because if the man in her life loves her, he will buy jewelry, right? You can create a frugal, meaningful Valentine’s Day that can be just as special to those you love AND can keep you on budget. What’s your favorite frugal way to celebrate Valentine’s Day?

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Couponing 101

APRIL 23, 2012

Today’s frugal tip is to learn when to buy frozen and when to buy fresh ! Do you buy spinach very often? Do you have a Frugal Tip you’d like to share? Do you have a Frugal Tip you’d like to share? Daily Frugal Tip: Know When To Buy Frozen or Fresh Spinach is a post from Couponing 101.

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