Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 25, 2013

My husband and I both like to travel, but we’ve never had a large disposal income, so we’ve never had a lot of money to travel. In fact, eating out while on vacation got so expensive for us, especially after we had our first child, that we often had to cut our vacations short because we ran out of money.

Crock Pots and Slow Cookers 176

Crock Pots and Slow Cookers Travel Food Vacation 176

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 14, 2013

We look forward all year to our summer vacation, so the last thing that we want to do is stress about the money spent while on our trip. A little up front planning will help you save money while on your trip, so that you can have the relaxed vacation that you''ve been waiting for. How long will your travel time be?

Vacation 153

Vacation Saving Money Money Food and Drink 153

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 26, 2016

We have more important things to do with our money besides sending a large portion of it to the creditors every month. We have a retirement to plan , our daughters’ college to save for, and many places to visit. We will continue to save for travel and it is already part of our budget. Home Projects.

Financial Goals 100

Financial Goals Goals 2016 Debt 100

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 18, 2015

We have two daughters—Maggie, age 8, and Annie, age 5. We also stopped eating out and even went on regular spending freezes. What are your top 3 – 5 tips for saving money/pinching pennies to put towards paying off your debt. Stop eating out. What are your hobbies? We live in Florida.

Debt Free 100

Debt Free Debt Finds Home and Garden 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 20, 2017

” It’s amazing how much money was freed up when I stayed. What are your top 3 – 5 tips for saving money/pinching pennies to put. When I make a weekly meal plan, it saves us money because. Not to mention all the money we save. because we aren’t eating out.

Debt 100

Debt Debt Free Friends And Family Sale Budgeting 100

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

I’m a long-distance cyclist, a triathlete, a wife, a mother of two, a sister, a daughter, a friend, DIY-er, and a community member! Brian and me at the Sears Tower Having our first child just one month after our first wedding anniversary was NOT in the plan, but so far it’s worked out well! Eat at grocery stores!

Kids and Family 187

Kids and Family Parenting Cars Car 187

The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 22, 2024

How did you get interested in saving money? Back when I was engaged and living on my own for the first time (I lived with my parents while in grad school to save on rent), I went to the library a lot and found a copy of the Tightwad Gazette. What’s the “why” behind your money-saving efforts?

Rent 178

Rent Son Frugal Home and Garden 178