The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

How did you get interested in saving money? Over the years I’ve developed my personal philosophy of money and lifestyle through a combination of minimalism and simple living content, the FIRE movement including Frugalwoods and The Simple Path to Wealth, Dave Ramsey. What’s an embarrassing money mistake you’ve made?

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DECEMBER 11, 2017

They want to celebrate Christmas with their families, but feel pressure to buy gifts for everyone, and often, they simply can’t afford it. It has turned out to be the highlight of everyone’s Christmas and has become a beloved tradition. Thrift store finds. Related Reading: 10 Frugal Christmas Party Ideas.

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DECEMBER 11, 2015

It’s not too late to pull a holiday party together for Christmas or New Year’s and you don’t have to blow your budget. Ask everyone to bring their favorite Christmas cookie or treat to share and as the host, offer the drinks, supplies, and other additional treats. 10 Christmas Party Ideas: 1. Host a Swap Meet.

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FEBRUARY 16, 2016

But the truth is, we have the money. And while I don’t like parting with our money, I am grateful that this repair won’t send us into financial distress. Dave Ramsey suggests in his book, The Total Money Makeover , that you create a starter emergency fund of $1000. 2 – Decide where to put the money.

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JANUARY 29, 2015

In January, I only ventured into Target because our daughters wanted to go and spend some of their Christmas gift money. Can I find what I need at a second hand or thrift store? Start keeping a list of needs with you for your thrift store trips. Surprisingly I was able to walk out with nothing for myself.

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Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 4, 2020

While I like to shop at thrift stores, I have a hard time finding TALL length jeans for my 5’10 frame and I was in need of new jeans. It wasn’t all about me in November, I have a teenager and soon-to-be teenager and they both want clothes for Christmas. Found Money in November: $440.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 19, 2014

We Love to Spend Money on Our Children. The article specifies that Garlick did not buy any birthday or Christmas presents for her children, but I’m sure that they got items from well-meaning relatives. Some people were very angry that these parents didn’t spend money on their kids. It turns out, quite easily.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 15, 2015

If you are in more of a hurry, find a thrift store instead. But, find one in a high end neighborhood, one where the store sorts through the donations to select only the best. It will be an extra gift for my grandson’s family next Christmas. Garage sales and thrift stores are great places to find books and DVDs.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 13, 2012

Here are a few ideas for the holidays, which hopefully will help you save money, time and reduce those stress levels! In the fall, after first frost, I pick interesting looking grasses, with seed heads intact and bunch them into 4” wide 12 “ tall stand up decorations – just by tying a Christmas ribbon around them in the middle.

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FEBRUARY 28, 2019

The goal is to be extremely intentional with our money, so we can put more towards our financial goals. In order to succeed with your money, you must spend time on your money–and that means writing a plan for your spending. This group is dedicated to helping you succeed with your money. 2 – Track your cashflow.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 9, 2012

Garage sales are a great way to make some extra money, and they are a great activity for kids during the summer break. First, you can consider donating the items to a local shelter or thrift store. Christmas in July This post was written by Marie. Christmas in July This post was written by Marie.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 23, 2014

On Christmas eve, gangs of kids caroled from house to house. Christmas was a one week event – between Dec 25 and Jan. Most city folks bought their tree at a lot, Christmas tree farms weren’t open to individuals. Most food at the grocery store came from the USA. Some of us did not have central heat.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 7, 2011

How does he find the blessings of the holiday season with no money to buy gifts? Resource: Holiday Help Salvation Army - they have the Angel Giving Tree program (with JCPenney) to help give Christmas gifts to low-income children and senior citizens and the Red Kettle program which gives FREE dinners at Christmas.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 25, 2011

At year end and back to school time, we drew down the tiny savings we had managed to put aside to pay for life insurance, buy Christmas presents and back to school clothes (which were typically bought second hand from the thrift store). We had plenty to invest and still do the things we wanted to do. Our net worth shot up.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 3, 2014

After 10 years of not having enough money to buy new things, I found my dream job and started getting high pay. Here is a short list of some of my favorite finds at garage, estate and thrift store sales. Yards of new wide, metal rimmed Christmas ribbon – $2. Sales are a great place to find your Christmas décor.

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Fashion Without Guilt

NOVEMBER 9, 2011

Thrift Shopping has never been a absolute favorite past time for me. I have several friends that swear by Thrift Shopping but for me, being able to shop for what I want without the hassle of searching endlessly is worth the extra money. WHO KNOW THRIFTING COULD BE SO MUCH FUN AND REWARDING!!! BUT MAN WAS I WRONG.

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The Bargain Hunter Extraordinaire

SEPTEMBER 13, 2009

I have been DYING to go shopping (not like I need anymore clothes haha ), but I don't really want to spend a lot of money right now. I decided to go up to my parents house yesterday to go thrift shopping with my mother (shopping and some quality family time. I love thrift shopping!! two great things!). Grand Total: $23.

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JANUARY 15, 2015

Doing a no-spend challenge for a month is a great way to recover from higher spending months like December when our bank accounts take a hit due to Christmas. These are gift cards I’ve earned through money-saving smartphone apps and Swagbucks. Feel free to start halfway through, or even have a February no-spend challenge!

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