The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

It’s not hard for me (anymore) to avoid expensive stores or fast fashion sites such as Shein and Temu, and instead shop at thrift stores or use my local BuyNothing group. Easiest: Giving up things that don’t align with my personal values. Hardest: I find it hard to balance saving money with making memories.

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Friends And Family Sale Library College Cars 192

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 21, 2021

I had no problem shopping at a thrift store, avoiding restaurants, and not having cable TV, but I didn’t want to give up camping and watching my daughters’ swim meets. However, when we paid off our very last non-mortgage debt, we planned a cruise to celebrate. We said NO to a lot, and that isn’t fun.

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Debt Goals Debt Free Pay Off Debt 130

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 22, 2012

What it does mean is that you take some of the things you have and sell them, pay off some of the debt you owe, and find ways to live within your means that won’t leave you feeling like you’ve stepped off the cruise ship right onto a dingy. Buy Store Brands. How To Be a Frugal Family Being frugal these days is very important.

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Saving Money Money Budgeting Budget 221

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 18, 2016

Thrift Shopping. With your wardrobe in mind, start with thrift stores. Thrift stores are not the dusty, smelly places of the past. If you shop at the department store, make sure you’re cruising for end of season deals. Shop at the End of Seasons.

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Thrifty Budget Budgeting Mom 40