The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

After I had kids, I swapped that time to growing all sorts of interesting heirloom foods in my backyard. The first few years after graduating, I racked up a large credit card debt and bought a new SUV that cost approximately the same as my annual salary. We share our home with a 70lb rescued mutt. Enjoying some outdoor time.

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Kids and Family Home and Garden Money Frugal 188

For the Mommas

MAY 22, 2012

Today I’m participating in the Ultimate Blog Swap. Rather than finding yourself in a position where you’re relying on credit cards for these expenses – and then wasting your hard-earned money on paying off those cards in the following months – try creating separate sinking funds instead. Yard Sales.

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Craigslist West Virginia Bank Banking 78

Penny Pinchin' Mom

MARCH 11, 2024

Unfortunately, many of us head out to the grocery stores armed with nothing but our credit card and a rough idea of what we need. One way to save money on this is to simply make a list of all the single-use products you have at home and see if you can’t swap them for a longer-lasting option. Do you get what I mean?

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Saving Money Money Mom Used 52

Frugal Luxuries

SEPTEMBER 22, 2015

For example: Homemade chicken tacos and chicken soup are made from Sunday’s roasted chicken; while homemade tostadas and white bean hummus are created from the leftovers of a large pot of Navy Bean soup you prepared for your card party on Friday. However, it is possible to save more at the grocery store by watching for sales.

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