The Frugal Girl

MARCH 4, 2024

I’m in my 60’s, I’ve been married to the love of my life for 44 years and we have two adult “kids.” We consider her our “bonus kid” and our family is extremely close. When my brother and I were growing up, our parents didn’t have much discretionary income. I learned to save money by watching my parents. (I

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Green And Frugal Kids and Family Hotel Frugal 175

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 7, 2014

While I was growing up, my family didn’t have much money. We got our clothes as hand me down from older cousins or from thrift stores. Now that I have kids, I want them to learn the value of a dollar. I’m not one of those parents who feels like I have to give my kids everything.

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Daughter Kids Kids and Family Parenting 242

Couponing 101

APRIL 13, 2020

With kids home from school for such an extended period of time, you may be running out of ideas for fun things for your kids to do. The next time your kids are bored, try out these six fun activities to keep them entertained during quarantine! Kids might write a script, put together props and sets, and wear costumes.

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Entertainment Kids Kids and Family Hunts 76

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 16, 2012

As a parent, there are many lessons you must teach your kids. And once your kids have moved beyond the walking and talking phase, it gets a little more interesting. Your true purpose as a parent is to give your kids lessons in life that will help them to function when they enter the world as adults.

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Giving Holiday Kids Kids and Family 203

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 16, 2012

Thrift stores are great places to find all sorts of things, but they are especially good places to find clothing. If you want to find great deals for clothing for you and your entire family, you should search these thrift stores and the local ones. You want to make a list of the clothing that you need before you go shopping.

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Thrift Stores Thrifting Saving Money Clothes 201

The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Most of my evenings/weekends are just hanging out (largely at home and in the yard with my family). As an adult, I can see it was likely a mixture of not enough income, high cost of living area, mismanagement of money, and kids just being expensive for single mothers particularly. How long have you been reading The Frugal Girl?

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Virginia Kids and Family Library Frugal 180

The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 29, 2024

Now I’m living on the small acreage that I was raised on (which is now smack dab in the middle of town & 2 miles from work) with my mom & my two kids, 15 & 8. We teamwork together to homeschool-I was homeschooled until nursing school, and I am privileged to be teaching my kids & have my mom assist on the days I work.

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Arkansas Frugal College Kids and Family 177

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 13, 2013

I don’t know about your kids but friends of mine’s kids wanted to try lots of different activities before finding ones that became favorites that they then stuck with. It can run into a lot of money but my friends found some ways to save money on sports equipment for their kids over the years that I would like to share with you.

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Sports Kids Kids and Family Musical Instruments 184

Motherhood Moments

MARCH 7, 2023

What are some ways that families can use their robotic cookers to their fullest potential? Busy families often use Suvie to make family dinners easy and healthy. Later, Suvie will automatically shift to cooking, and finishes the meal right on time as the family arrives home.

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Meals Appliances Delivery Service Cooking 100

The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 22, 2024

For 20 or so years I’ve been homeschooling my kids, and am now down to about 1 1/2 (one full-time homeschooler, and one doing College Credit Plus with some support). We also want to get our kids through college without them having loans to pay back, and we are 1 out of 4 on that so far! Makeup, nail polish, and clothes.

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Rent Son Frugal Home and Garden 177

Couponing 101

APRIL 12, 2020

Your children might contribute to the mess by not putting their toys away, leaving their clothes on the floor, or just being kids. Cleaning teaches kids valuable skills that they can use for the rest of their lives. Joining together to do your spring cleaning as a family can also be enjoyable. That’s right!

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Cleaning Kids Kids and Family Motivation 71

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 2, 2022

As a family, we are looking forward to camping trips, a week at the beach, and cookouts with friends. ” Kids (and parents) get excited about summer trips and activities, so I like to post a family calendar on the refrigerator with all of our summer plans and activities. Budget your summer fun!

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Budget Budgeting Friends And Family Sale Home and Garden 130

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 19, 2014

I had three baby showers when I was pregnant for my son–one from each side of the family and one from my co-workers. I got brand new clothes , a stroller, a playpen, toys, blankets, the list goes on and on. All those items got plenty of use as all three of my kids used them. It turns out, quite easily.

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Friends And Family Sale Clothing and Accessories Kids and Family Clothes 176

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 19, 2013

If you are a parent, some day you will most likely become a grandparent. Being a grandparent is tons more fun than parenting. You get to enjoy all the cute moments and hand back the kid when they stink or act out! I only remember staying with them once without parents around. However, being a grandparent can be expensive.

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Grandchildren Grandkids Kids and Family Parenting 220

Couponing 101

MARCH 22, 2019

Spring is in full bloom and the kids are probably getting antsy with the end of the school year right around the corner. When the weather is this beautiful, it’s such a great idea to find fun outdoor activities for the kids to enjoy. 50 Outdoor Kids Activities for Spring. Recycled Bottle Bowling via PBS Parents.

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Outdoors Activism Kids Backyard 81

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 22, 2013

Prepare ahead of time for extra fun by having the kids make up a few questions they want to ask workers. Have the kids stand and watch at a register to see how many ways they can see people paying. Bring a short shopping list of things the kids want or need, then have them find several different kinds and compare the prices.

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Money Kids Storing Kids and Family 229

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 26, 2014

I was surprised to learn that many families use these at every meal rather than real plates so they have fewer dishes to do. In fact, the Duggars of TLC’s Nineteen Kids and Counting use paper plates for every single meal. Another option is to have the parent serve everyone straight from the pan to the plate.

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Saving Money Green Money Paper Towels 242

Couponing 101

JULY 18, 2019

Getting your kid out of the house during the summer can be a feat. Some kids would rather watch TV or play video games than enjoy all the splendor that nature has to offer. Hiking can be a terrific family activity, but it can also be intimidating for parents. Kids can get bored easily. Choose Easy Paths.

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Family Making Kids and Family Binoculars 45

Nicoles Nickels

OCTOBER 3, 2014

With more than HALF of laundry loads being heavily/moderately soiled , parents need the right tools to make all of the new back-to-school clothes last throughout the year. all® Kids Stain Report : Grass is #1 toughest and most challenging stain for mom. all® tackles your toughest kid stains. All opinions remain our own.

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Giveaway Kids Kids and Family Mom 111

Coupons Do Work

MARCH 7, 2016

What chores are important for kids to learn and what can they do by age? Her is a list of chores by age that kids can be doing : This list is only meant as a guide. Family chores. Help a parent clean up spills and dirt. Get dressed with minimal parental help. Make their bed with minimal parental help.

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Washer and Dryer Kids and Family Parenting Vacuums 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 29, 2015

As a teen, she walked from Pennsylvania with her family, carrying all they owned on their backs to the Ohio wilderness. Each generation of parents seems to want to make things easier on their kids, even as far back as the American pioneers, even ours and yours. Let’s face it, kids want their way. But, should you?

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Kids Kids and Family Money Ohio 100

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

The season of family, faith, food, and…shopping… collective sigh… The spending part of Christmas can get crazy, so I’ve come up with a list of ideas to find some extra cash for your Christmas spending if you’re coming up short. I make notes of gift ideas for my family and friends throughout the year.

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Christmas Finds Friends And Family Sale Donation 130

Saving Cents With Sense

FEBRUARY 28, 2014

Your parents did a great job at keeping you fed, clothed, sheltered, and teaching right from wrong. Don’t Compare Your Living Situation to Your Parents. Your parents, especially if they are baby boomers, grew up in a vibrant economy that afforded them many advantages. All rights reserved.

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Parenting Economy Student Car 81

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

We especially need essential stuff, like food, water, shelter, heat, clothing, defensive and offensive protection. But, we also need stuff for emotional support – stuff to remind us that we are part of a generations old family, that we have accomplished significant tasks, seen impressive places and conquered difficult situations.

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Cycle Kids and Family Friends And Family Sale Garage Sale 113

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 10, 2014

Parents are juggling busy lives between working outside the home and caring for children and the home. What was surprising is that a recent study showed the time people spend at work is actually the most relaxing part of the day; the real stress begins when they come home in the evening to family and home responsibilities.

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Crock Pots and Slow Cookers Home Making Kids and Family 189

Motherhood Moments

DECEMBER 16, 2022

This makes everyday life challenging for both them and family members. One night at dinner with her parents, she told them about her “someday” dream. Melissa met Alayna’s parents in high school, and they’ve remained good friends ever since. How can families find help for kids with eating disorders?

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Kids and Family Girls Parenting Growing 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 2, 2011

Parents already know that back to school time is the second most expensive time of the year (right after the holidays). Let your pre-teen and/or teen spend their own allowance on clothing for back to school and don’t jump in to bail them out if they make choices they regret! using what they already have. Get Social.

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College Money Personal Finance Student 192

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 2, 2014

When I was a kid in the 1950′s, most folks weren’t overweight. Families don’t/can’t take time to cook at home from scratch. With the advancing numbers of two income families, often there isn’t anyone at home to start the meal. percent) were headed by two working parents and another one in four (26.1

Food and Drink 167

Food and Drink Parenting Kids and Family Eating Out 167

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 22, 2019

Summer is my kids’ favorite season. My kids have three months off from school, will spend their evenings and weekends at the community pool, and hang out with the neighbor kids. As a family, we are looking forward to camping trips and a week at the beach. How much is summer going to cost you and your family?

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2019 Home and Garden Friends And Family Sale Kids and Family 124

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

Learn to hem and patch and sew on buttons to repair minor issues with clothing. Learn how to remove spots and do it as soon as the clothing gets dirty. Buy good clothing, used. Avoid buying cheap clothing new. Pass down serviceable clothing from child to child. Use up your food. Plan uses for your leftovers.

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Making Do Making Green And Frugal Friends And Family Sale 219

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 21, 2014

I pulled out clothes that I don’t wear and I’ll donate to the thrift store. My kids had a fun time looking at the hair styles and clothing choices of their parents through the years. My family has a shoe addiction. I reorganized years worth of photos that were in boxes. The shoe shelf in our garage.

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Thrift Stores 2014 Garage Goals 100

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 18, 2014

This is a guest post from Raki at Outside the Box Mom : This Summer, I plan to have lots of fun with my kids: skating, swimming, state fair, and more. These are often printed in the newspaper on Thursday so that parents can plan their weekend events accordingly. How do you save on Summer activities with your family?

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Activism Kids and Family Newspaper Saving 206

Penny Pinchin' Mom

MARCH 11, 2024

You can’t use them anymore (unless you are planning to have any more kids—I know I’m not!). Baby Clothes Baby items really are a hot commodity, and this includes baby clothes. Since you already gave them such a good deal on the car seat, they are unlikely to haggle too much on the baby clothes’ pricing.

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Garage Sale Car Seats Garage Money 52

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 8, 2014

Last summer in my Grandma Rie’s Money Camp, we gave the 3 kids advertisements from the Sunday paper and asked them first to identify and cut out things that were needs; and then to do the same with things that were wants. One of the kids labeled pretty much everything a want, the others had different ideas about different items.

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Phones Parenting Kids and Family Credit Cards 204

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 24, 2013

The conversation was brought on when my colleague told me that he wasn’t allowed to get a job while he was in high school because his parents thought he was too young to work. Some kids are able to hold down a job and maintain their grades, but some aren’t. She was willing to pay for less trendy, less expensive styles).

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College Kids and Family Activism Unemployment 228

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 23, 2014

Ours was smaller (about 700 square feet) – 2 bedrooms (my brother and I shared one and my parents the other), a kitchen and a living room, No basement or garage. Most of us did not have clothes dryers, we dried the clothes on a line outside. Kids could roam the neighborhood by themselves safely. People dressed up.

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Growing Home and Garden Radios Kids and Family 180

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 11, 2013

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Mother's Friends And Family Sale Kids and Family Parenting 127