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Q&A | cinnamon, SIM, jeans, and grocery spending

The Frugal Girl

Kristen, I have a sewing question. I was planning to cut a patch from a ripped pair of no longer worn jeans and then hand sew it from the inside out. I don’t know how to use a sewing machine so hand sewing it is. The post Q&A | cinnamon, SIM, jeans, and grocery spending appeared first on The Frugal Girl.

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How to Learn Frugal Tricks in a New Town

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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. If, like us, you’re planning on relocating or just have, consider these tips to learn how to live frugally in your new location. Recognize that Some Frugal Skills Are Universal.

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Freebie Friday 10/21

Saving In Akron

Gluten Free, Hassle Free: Planning and Cooking Simple Gluten Free Meals by Marlisa Brown. Pumpkin Recipe Cookbook by Frugal Skills. Baby Shower Gift Printables from Sew, Mama, Sew. American Baby Subscription. Juno's Musical ABC Audiobooks. Pumpkin Pack Printables from 2TeachingMommies. Halloween Party Recipes.

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Ways to Make Do With What You Have

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

We were poor, Mom and Dad lived every day showing us what it meant to ‘make it do’ and we often ‘did without’ Here are my thoughts on frugal ways to make things do. Learn to hem and patch and sew on buttons to repair minor issues with clothing. Go Frugal Go Green' Buy good clothing, used.

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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. Amy Butler Sewing Patterns. Natural Skin RX Sample. Basic Economics for Students and Non Students Alike by Jerry Wyant. Food Rules for Weight Loss and Dieting by David Fry *. Father’s Day Banner. Fairytales Every Child Should Know. Mickey and Minnie Party Printables.

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Alex Toys 60% Off (Today Only!)

Saving With Shellie

ALEX Toys My First Sewing Kit – $13.20. ALEX Toys Pretend & Play Deluxe Cooking Set – $17.58. Be sure you Follow me on Pinterest and check out my boards for recipes , craft ideas and other frugal living tips ! Here are a few of the items I spotted: ALEX Toys Early Learning String My Abc’s – $8.80.

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Meet a Reader | Mary from Reflections Around the Campfire

The Frugal Girl

How long have you been reading The Frugal Girl? I started reading The Frugal Girl about two years before I escaped from the workforce, which was almost eight years ago. Although my parents never specifically taught me about finances, they lived a frugal life by necessity. What’s your best frugal win?