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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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. Shopping online this holiday season?

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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. I saw a few items in the flyers, but decided that the traffic and crowds weren’t worth the savings or the impulsive shopping that I am prone to. Did you shop on Black Friday?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 24, 2011

Are your shopping habits saving you money? If not, it’s time to learn some tricks on how to become a more frugal shopper! It sounds incredibly obvious but you’d be surprised how many people go shopping without making a list first. Never make a purchase without shopping around to see where you can get the best price.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 26, 2014

We learned what grocery stores to shop at to get the best deals. 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. Recognize that Some Frugal Skills Are Universal. Ways to Learn New Frugal Skills in Your New Location.

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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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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

NOVEMBER 26, 2013

You know the time 5 days or less before Christmas when even more people hit the shopping mall in droves frantically scrambling for presents? People who wait this long usually aren’t shopping for the perfect gift; instead, they’re just looking to give ANY gift so the people in their lives will know that they care.

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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. Shopping online this holiday season?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 22, 2013

For many, the end of the year holiday shopping frenzy can override our saner, more thrifty selves. Sometimes, as we shop we see things we would like to own and decide to treat ourselves with a gift or two as well. There are still more ‘me’ gifts I’d like to buy, but I’ve managed to hold off so far.

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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? You can eat out, have a few cocktails, shop, go to concerts and shows, take vacation and more. We usually buy food though so it’s not that free.

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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

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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Simply CVS

JUNE 2, 2014

CVS deal shopping often provides opportunity for great prices on products that can be used in ways other than intended to save a family even more on their budget. Once I get used to paying a very low price for an item I have a tendency to never buy it if I don''t. frugal homemaking quick tip'

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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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Coupons Do Work

AUGUST 20, 2016

Those who have a Publix near them, know that Shopping at Publix is awesome! Here are some awesome secrets to shopping at Publix : Digitally organize coupons and create shopping lists on the Publix app. Publix LOVES coupons, they even have digital coupons and as you know, Publix is really know for their BOGO sales !

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The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 31, 2024

Remember this Buy Nothing bookshelf? Incidentally, the little stool next to the bookshelf is from my Buy Nothing group. That’s the beauty of buying used! Shop ADVANCE Interior Paint - Satin Photo Credit: www.benjaminmoore.com I use satin sheen, and my fave white is Cloud White. But then I realized something!

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Coupons Do Work

APRIL 13, 2015

Also you can freeze them (no more buying frozen pancakes! Note: Everyday, we will feature a recipe, and it will have ‘The Frugal Way” at the end of the title of the recipe. I gave her tips from my website and now she is shopping with coupons and eating healthy ! this is a budget friendly recipe too!). 1 pinch salt.

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Stockpiling Moms

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Normalize Gifting Thrifted Items: Shop all year long! Buying thrifted gifts is good for the environment. It is a great way to support local business as the money goes straight into the pocket of the shop/booth owner. Now, more than ever we need to save money. It is time to normalize gifting thrifted items.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 20, 2011

Guest Post Author Bio: This post is from Charles at CreditDonkey, where he writes about frugal credit card deals and tips. The following are six steps that you use to help teach others through a demonstration of frugal living: Help Others In Need : When all of your needs are met, it’s easy to forget about others.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 29, 2012

A couple of weekends ago, the boyfriend had to take his truck to the shop to get repaired. Total: $10-13 (ingredients) Go House Shopping Last week, my boyfriend and I went to go to the movies, but failed to think ahead. Get a little competitive and make it so the loser has to buy the bottle of wine.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 24, 2013

If you want to save money, one of the best options is to buy used. Not only can buying something second-hand help you save money, but it also reduces the amount of resources that you use. Buying used is one way to increase the sustainability of your life. It was much cheaper to buy these items gently used. Baby Items.

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Simply CVS

AUGUST 14, 2013

While Sarah is on Vacation this week she offered to let me post a frugal shopping idea for you CVS deal shoppers with young children to shop for (or a lady--they recently began offering women''s clothing). deal shopping ThredUp used clothing shopping' Sign up for.

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Saving Everyday

FEBRUARY 13, 2013

Impulse buys are hard to resist, especially when it’s a good deal, so staying away from the stores means less money out of your pocket! I usually only go out once a week to do my own shopping and find deals for the site. Have a frugal tip you’d like to share? Remember…a penny saved TRULY is a penny earned.

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Coupons Do Work

MARCH 13, 2015

Shopped at CVS this week. I was excited and I went shopping. Price was buy one get on 50%. So bascially I got everything for free + overage for next shopping trip. frugal tips' Last week I had $26 CVS Money and one 30% off coupon that was in my email box, that gave me $1.07. I had $9.00 coupon no longer exists).

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Finally Frugal

JANUARY 19, 2011

Here are my five top tips for bringing a frugal mindset to the grocery store: 1. In my world, shopping during this period - no pun intended - is a sure bet that I'll be coming home with chocolate covered cookies, buttery croissants, or red wine. Comparison shop. Subscribe to Finally Frugal. Make a list. Or all three); 4.

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Coupons Do Work

AUGUST 9, 2016

We ALL love shopping! However, when you go shopping, the retailers know how to convince the shopper that you don’t just want their awesome stuff , it is the fact they are convincing the shopper that you need it. They know that the longer you stay in their store, the more things you are likely to buy.

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For the Mommas

JULY 24, 2016

20 Tips for Frugal Living. Living frugally allows you to not only spend less than what you earn, but also allows you to earn less. You have more options with a frugal lifestyle. It’s not as hard as you may think to still enjoy a great life while living more frugally. Buying isn’t always the better investment.

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Saving Cents With Sense

APRIL 24, 2013

For those of you in apartments, I think you’ll enjoy this guest post on frugal apartment living. Below are ten steps for frugal apartment living. STEP #2: Buy some wall shelves. Extra storage comes in handy in a lot of ways – for example, it lets you buy in bulk and save money. STEP #3: Sell what you don’t need.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 3, 2013

Buying groceries gives me at least 700 points a month and gasoline a few hundred more! Shop at reward portal sites. When I shop online anywhere other than Amazon, I shop at the Amtrak Guest Rewards “Points for Shopping” portal. No sense in using cash if I can use a rewards card that gives me something in return.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 13, 2012

Buying used clothes can be a great way to save money, especially if you have rapidly growing children. It can get very expensive if you have to buy new clothes every six months for a child who is growing rapidly. You can defray some of your clothing costs by shopping for deals at used clothing stores or thrift stores.

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Coupons Do Work

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

Weis Shoppers- If you shop at Weis, check out how to shop for free this week at Weis now thru 11/1616. Buy 4 Dole Smoothie Shakers – $1.49 Buy 2 Swanson Broth 32 oz – $1.99 1 Dole Smoothie Shakers, Any (Limit of 4 Like Coupons in the Same Shopping Trip), 8/21 SS (R), exp. Instant Savings. -(2) or larger), exp.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 25, 2014

I love to buy things second hand. If you think buying used is just for people who are on a tight budget, think again. The most famous large family, the Duggars, routinely buy as much as they can used. Their motto is “Buy used and save the difference.” The Items We Typically Buy Used. Electronics.

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Coupons Do Work

NOVEMBER 11, 2016

Top 15 Best Buy Black Friday Deals (a guide- here). Shopping at Target? Going shopping at Kmart on Black Friday? A List of 10 Top Office Depot/ Office Max Black Friday Deals : (here). Top 20 Deals for Toys R Us : a Guide (here). Here are the top 20 deals (- a guide – here). Here are the Top Deals (here).

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Saving With Shellie

DECEMBER 18, 2014

There are some great promotions going on at The Body Shop right now! My favorite is the Buy 3, Get 3 FREE deal. If you don’t need six items, you can take advantage of the Buy 2, Get 2 FREE deal. Be sure you Follow me on Pinterest and check out my boards for recipes , craft ideas and other frugal living tips !

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Coupons Do Work

NOVEMBER 19, 2016

Shopping at Walmart can be fun, especially when you can shop for Free! Happy Freebie shopping y’all ! Moneymaker, when you buy 2. Here is what you can for free at Walmart this week from Walmart Ad 11/20 thru 11/26. Curad Waterproof Tape, 10 yd $0.96, regular price. And submit $1.00/1 Final Price: $0.12 Moneymaker.

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Coupons Do Work

DECEMBER 1, 2016

If you shop at Meijer this week, check out this week’s freebies ( from ad 11/27) : . At Meijer: BUY TWO MAYBELLINE MAKEUP REMOVERS, $4.19. BUY ONE MAYBELLINE EYEBROW/LASH BRUSH, $4.59. Get $5 Catalina (unadvertised) for buying $10 of Maybelline. Buy (1) Sheba Meaty Tender Sticks Treats 5 ct. – $1.00. –

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