The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Today we’re meeting a reader who only found my blog a few months ago; I love that she already volunteered to do a Meet a Reader post. Our long-term goal is to retire in our 40s, and the first step is to pay off this mortgage (in addition to recommended retirement investing). Hey everyone! Here’s Andrea: 1.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 29, 2015

We have some hefty financial goals this year and this is just one more way for me to squeeze more from our budget. I have found new or gently worn name brand clothing, snow gear, shoes, household stuff, and books. In January, I only ventured into Target because our daughters wanted to go and spend some of their Christmas gift money.

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Motherhood Moments

JUNE 24, 2023

Set Achievable Goals Among other things, Beth stressed the importance of setting achievable goals and creating a plan to reach them. “By By breaking down larger goals into smaller, more manageable steps, it can be easier to stay motivated and on track,” she said. To tie this to fitness, sleep with your workout clothes on.

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 6, 2012

Make Clear Financial Goals {Together}. Take some time to discuss your family and marriage's financial goals. I have found that there is less tension when we are both on the same page with our goals, but you need to take the time to discuss those goals together. Write down your goals and make them visible.

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The Frugal Girl

MARCH 4, 2024

I’m Mary, and it’s a pleasure to participate in Kristen’s Meet a Reader series. My mom cut coupons and sewed her own clothes and mine, as well. A lot of blood, sweat, and tears were shed here, but we both agree that having no mortgage gave us a serious leg up on our retirement savings and other financial goals.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 6, 2013

Sometimes we need to find extra funds when big bills are due but often it is needed just to make ends meet. Before you can even start to think about how you would go about greening your wardrobe, you need to know where you stand, clothes wise, right now at this moment. Maybe you could organize a clothes swap amongst your friends.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 15, 2013

They have enough money to qualify for the debt required to meet their ideas of how their lives should look. I’m going to write that again: They have enough money to qualify for the debt required to meet their ideas of how their lives should look. Create the life you want, based on your own goals, and live within your means.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 10, 2013

Finalizing your 2013 goals? Figuring out a budget and how to meet those goals? PET Archives: How to make your own clothes. These days, if you spend any time on most personal finance blogs, one of the author's main goals in life. 90 is the new 70? How to conduct an effective family financial analysis. As December.

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 27, 2013

On Sundays, we’ll meet here to catch our breath, and let everyone know how we’re finding our $1000. The $55 was from clothing and miscellaneous clutter from around my house. I’m only half way towards my goal. In the month of October, my challenge will be to find $1000. oh well… Our Found Cash: $492.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 10, 2017

She lost both of her jobs in the course of a month, and they consequently couldn’t meet the mortgage payments on their almost new home as a result. Why shouldn’t we take that overseas vacation, buy that luxury condo at the lake, get new clothes every change of season, have that spiffy new car? Why should you keep saving?

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Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 10, 2014

I also downsized my lifestyle and sold extra furniture, clothes, and jewelry, on Craigslist. Who initiated the debt free goal? The daily finances are handled my me, but my husband and I have weekly money check-ins and monthly budget meetings. He leaves most of the financial goals up to me, but we make the decisions together.

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Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

Meet Angela. We had tried other methods in the past, but found this one suited us best since it forced us to focus on one goal at a time, rather than trying to do it all (pay off debt and contribute to savings and retirement). If married, who initiated the debt free goal? What are your financial goals now?

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 20, 2017

Meet Krystal. A life goal of ours is. working full time at a low-paying job and going to grad school full time, while my husband was working multiple jobs just to help us make ends meet. If married, who initiated the debt free goal? racks FIRST when shopping for clothes and shoes. What are your financial goals now?

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Saving With Shellie

OCTOBER 17, 2011

I try not to pay more than $5 per article of clothing. So that meets my goal. They also have started marking down some of their Halloween costumes so you might find a good deal on one of those as well. I was able to get 4 things for $16 total or around $4 each. If you’re interested, hurry before it gets too picked over.

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Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

Meet Kristy, aka, The Former Mrs. Jones. Meet the Former Mrs. Jones: Her Debt Free Story. He has paid a price to win with hard work and sacrifice to reach his goals, and I truly admire him for that. No new clothes, no vacation, no extra anything. If married, who initiated the debt free goal? Where are you from?

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Saving With Shellie

OCTOBER 10, 2011

I try not to pay more than $5 per article of clothing. So that meets my goal. They also have started marking down some of their Halloween costumes so you might find a good deal on one of those as well. I was able to get 4 things for $16 total or around $4 each. If you’re interested, hurry before it gets too picked over.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 12, 2012

Sayward was just a teen, but she took charge of preparing her mother’s body for burial – instructing her sisters to help her wash her mom’s body, clean the clothing to bury her in and sew a pillow to put under her head. Conrad Richter , in the book, The Trees, describes the burial of Sayward’s pioneer mother.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 22, 2016

Extra clothes & shoes. Toiletries such as wipes, TP, trash bags, soap, toothpaste toothbrush, bug spray. Food that can survive without power and is easily prepared. Firearm & ammo. Flashlight for each with extra batteries. Sewing kit. Multi purpose tool (one of those that have scissors, pliers, screwdrivers, etc).

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Clothing boutique For the fashion-forward entrepreneurs out there, consider opening your own clothing boutique. Keep in mind that to run a food truck , you usually have to meet a special set of ordinances and safety compliance standards, so contact your local health department to determine what your mobile restaurant will require.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 4, 2013

Everything from simple meals to simple clothing can help make your life easier. My husband recently realized that there were certain meetings that stressed him out, and took him away from other important things. He decided that these meetings weren’t important, and cut them out. He’s much happier. Learn Contentment.

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For the Mommas

FEBRUARY 18, 2016

It’s really not the big purchases that can keep us from achieving our savings goals. Rather, it’s the little purchases that start to hurt us over time and prevent us from meeting our saving goals. Set Specific Goals. Setting specific goals can help to get us excited about saving money.

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Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 11, 2014

The debt included overdraft protection, mattress, car, and a credit card (post divorce stress spending, clothes to accommodate the yo yo diets and weight for 2 years, a trip to Disney World & I’m sure several things that I don’t remember because I was spending without a plan). Who initiated the debt free goal?

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FEBRUARY 12, 2015

If you made health and exercise goals for 2015, you may find yourself frustrated at how much a gym membership costs. You will find yourself becoming competitive and trying to beat your own walking goals each day! Disclaimer: some of these videos tend to feature very busty, minimally clothed females. Do not lose heart, though!

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Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 2, 2016

I sort of fell into a retail job just to make ends meet while I figured out what to do, only to find myself “typecast” into this role for the next 10 years, moving from one demanding position to another. That meant no vacations, no new clothes, no eating out, nothing. What are your financial goals now?

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Motherhood Moments

MARCH 4, 2023

The Twin Cities Salvation Army is launching its third annual “2 Million Pounds” food drive Wednesday, with the goal of restocking its nine metro area food shelves. Last year, The Salvation Army's record-breaking food drive collected the equivalent of 2.2 This year, the food drive is even more critical for Minnesotans struggling with hunger.

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