The Frugal Girl

DECEMBER 18, 2023

My daughter lives in California and we talk regularly. Searching for information on food waste led me here. So, the money was wasted, maybe. But I did learn some things that I find I use today. I think FFT should be FFF– Five Frugal Finds. I’ve been divorced (unmarried) for 15 years.

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Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 14, 2018

I cut them both up and served as a side for 3 nights of dinners and 3 school lunches for each daughter. My family was not thrilled, but we need to reduce our food waste. Did you know you can save hundreds of dollars by reducing your food waste?!?! I also made a large garden salad to serve for 3 dinners this week.

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Saving Everyday

AUGUST 1, 2022

Like housing, utilities, and insurance, food is a major expense you can’t go without. Reducing your food expenses is one of the best ways to reduce your overall spending and find extra money in your budget ! Consistently using things you already have not only saves money but also prevents food waste.

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Saving Everyday

AUGUST 1, 2022

Like housing, utilities, and insurance, food is a major expense you can’t go without. Reducing your food expenses is one of the best ways to reduce your overall spending and find extra money in your budget ! Consistently using things you already have not only saves money but also prevents food waste.

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Groceries Grocery Food and Drink Saving 52

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! Sunrise with my daughter at Lake Michigan Our son is now 15, and about 25 hours into his private pilot’s license, which he’s funding by earning money working for my father-in-law.

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The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 22, 2024

I also will pay more for some specialty food items, as I have several food allergies to deal with, and we eat a no-sugar diet. I also splurge on our cat’s special allergen-reducing food, which makes it possible for Ms. Easiest part of being frugal: Not buying things like junk food at the grocery store.

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

MARCH 11, 2024

For example, Sarah from down the street babysits my daughter’s kids on some evenings so my husband and I can have a date night, with the understanding that I will do the same for her and her husband at some point in the future. That’s over 800 million people going without food. We still have versions of this today.

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