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Five Frugal Things | bare minimum haircut

The Frugal Girl

I’ve been faithfully packing my lunches My building at the college has an in-house Chick Fil A, and in my two years of attending classes there, I’ve managed to not buy food there at all. But now I’m often at college over lunchtime, so I’ve been needing to pack food to eat during breaks. So far, so good!

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10 Ideas to Find Cash for Christmas

Family Balance Sheet

The Christmas season is upon us. 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 use this spreadsheet every year.

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Plum District Deals: Lock & Lock Food Storage Containers

Saving In Akron

These are awesome food containers that your kitchen can't be without; they make great gifts too. If you're new to Plum District , register here first ; If you're already registered, score this deal here. The Lock & Lock Deal is back at Plum District !

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Saving Money on Food While On the Road

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Something that I’ve found throughout all of my trips to the many different places I’ve visited, is that food is always a cost that is hard to contain. Even so, after spending hundreds of dollars on food on my trip to NYC, I began to look more into saving some serious money on dining for my next trip. After all, you’ve got to eat!

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How We Frugal-ed in July 2022

Family Balance Sheet

We’ve seen higher grocery and fuel bills lately, so we’re upping our frugal game to help the budget. Our financial goals are still important to us and we want to hit them regardless of the rising prices. Related reading: 10 Ways to Save at Giant Food Stores. Credit Card Cash Back Redemptions in July: $196.

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Everyday Changes that Save Money & Help our Planet + a $25 GIANT FOOD STORES Gift Card Giveaway

Family Balance Sheet

This post and giveaway are sponsored by GIANT Food Stores. However, there are simple things we can do every day that help Mother Earth by using less energy, sending less trash to the land fills, and conserving our natural resources. So we’re helping the environment and saving money…it’s a win-win.

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Free things to do during the quarantine

Family Balance Sheet

I could use some free ideas to do during the quarantine and to keep boredom at bay. They range from educational live streams, free trials to virtual tours and free food. No credit card is required. Your credit card will be charged at the end of the trial. I found the live stream had a very calming effect on my anxiety.