The Frugal Girl

MARCH 11, 2024

Joaquin, our sweet, trusted, good-looking companion lives with us rent-free. However, our deep desire to retire early in order to enjoy our golden years fueled our efforts to save consistently for retirement. Note from Kristen: I didn’t know what river cruising was, so I googled! How did you get interested in saving money?

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Saving Everyday

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

With fluctuating fuel prices, finding ways to reduce gas expenses is more important than ever. Fuel Up at Membership Stores Warehouse clubs and some grocery stores offer memberships that reward you by either offering points that you can use to get a discount at the pump or by offering discounted fuel. So, let’s dive in!

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Shereen Travels Cheap

MAY 11, 2024

While travel doesn't always feel like it's great for the environment, especially when you're getting to your destination on a a huge plane that burns a ton of fuel, there are many things you can do to offset your travel carbon footprint. Pack Light The less "cargo" that a plane carries, the less fuel it has to use. Many are even free!

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For the Mommas

NOVEMBER 8, 2019

Amazon has Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Smart Stages Crawl Around Car for $35 (Reg $59) with free shipping. The interactive lights and sounds dashboard keeps baby busy with a light-up baby “GPS”, a horn to honk, gears to shift, and more!

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For the Mommas

OCTOBER 31, 2019

Amazon has Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Smart Stages Crawl Around Car for $35 (Reg 60) with free shipping. The interactive lights and sounds dashboard keeps baby busy with a light-up baby “GPS”, a horn to honk, gears to shift, and more!

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DECEMBER 23, 2019

This refreshing dairy-free soft serve is a beloved treat in Disney parks. There’s almost always a line, but it moves quickly and the frosty dessert is perfect to enjoy while waiting in line for nearby rides like Indiana Jones or the Jungle Cruise! Mickey Pretzels.

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Saving With Shellie

OCTOBER 11, 2012

The EPA Fuel Economy Estimates for the Mazda 3i Grand Touring are 28 MPG for city driving and 40 MPG for highway driving. I actually was getting a little bit higher on the highway but there was zero traffic on my way home and I had it on cruise control the whole way. The estimated annual fuel cost is $1682 (basedon 15Kmiles at $3.70/gallon).

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