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Meet a Reader | Gretchen from Oregon

The Frugal Girl

I do a lot of our cooking from scratch which takes a lot of my time! 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? We also have three cats!

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20 Frugal & Tasty Rice and Beans Recipes

Family Balance Sheet

Rice and beans are two inexpensive ingredients that people equate with frugal cooking and boring recipes. Layer the following: Your favorite cooked rice. This is an easy recipe and you could mix in some cooked sausage to add meat if you desire, but not needed. 20 Rice and Beans Recipes: 1. 20 Rice and Beans Recipes: 1.

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Simple Things You Can Do to Be Environmentally Friendly and Save Money

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

The truth is, there are plenty of things our grandparents and great grandparents did that were eco-friendly and frugal that we can easily do today. We’ve used this for about 6 weeks now, and we’ve been pleasantly surprised with how economical it is as well as how good it works. Go Frugal Go Green'

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Friday’s Freebies: Gluten Free Recipes, Memorial Day Coloring Pages and More

Saving Cents With Sense

Frugal Cooking for Simple Living by Michael Holtby. Basic Economics for Students and Non Students Alike by Jerry Wyant. . $1 Per Pound Grocery Shopping by Mary Frances Pickett. How To Grow Plants by Margaret Phillips. The 7 Wonders of the Ancient World for Kids by Elaine Donato. Natural Skin RX Sample. Father’s Day Banner.

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Meet a Reader | Karen from the Great Lakes

The Frugal Girl

My hobbies range from reading to painting, pen-and-ink drawing, cooking/baking, and writing. How long have you been reading The Frugal Girl? I know I found The Frugal Girl through the Non-Consumer Advocate, and I’ve read nearly all the archives. What’s your best frugal win? Maybe four years?

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Repair, Don’t Replace

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Remember when high school kids were required to take shop and/or home economics? Do you even remember when most people cooked their own meals instead of going out to eat? If so, you are in the minority. Those classes taught usable skills. Remember when trade schools abounded and more folks went to them than to college?

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Meet a Reader | Jennifer from Arkansas

The Frugal Girl

How long have you been reading The Frugal Girl? I was born frugal, into a super frugal family. What’s your best frugal win? What’s the easiest/hardest part of being frugal? Is there anything unique about frugal living in your area? What frugal tips have you tried and abandoned?

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