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Q&A | frugal mental health, “why did you get a cat”?, and phones for kids

The Frugal Girl

A reader wrote me an email telling me about some family troubles, including the story of her son leaving an abusive marriage, with his little daughter in tow. Kristen, I got a laugh out of the furry pet mentioned in the previous post. The post Q&A | frugal mental health, “why did you get a cat”?,

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Cutting Costs and Buying Used Clothes

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

For example, focus on getting clothes for your daughter, then yourself, then your son, or focus on specific articles of clothing like shirts, pants, skirts, etc. 8 Great Things that You Can Find at Thrift Stores Don't forget to enter to win an iPad 3 here at PET. Only 2 days left.Most people think clothes when they think.

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20 Fun & Budget-Friendly Summer Activities

Family Balance Sheet

It was awesome and we plan to take our kids this summer now that our youngest daughter is riding a bike. Several local orchards in our area are fun playtime destinations with playground equipment, petting zoos, mazes, butterfly house, picnic areas, and u-pick fruit patches, such as strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries.

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Over 40 and Worried about Money? Start here!

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I’m busy raising my daughters with my 50-something husband, managing our small business, and writing my blog. And in adulthood, they are stashing their incomes and living hyper-frugally to save for early retirement, instead of waiting to 65 to fulfill their dreams. I really am enjoying this decade though. And Read some more.

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Gourmet Hot Dogs at Fairfax Fare in Disney’s Hollywood Studios!

Saving Everyday

My daughter is a hot dog aficionado. It also had just the right amount of mayo, which is a huge pet peeve of mine when it comes to coleslaw. Be sure you’re following my daughter’s Disney blog too ! Join our Facebook Group where you can see all the deals , share yours, and connect with other frugal Disney addicts!!

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Summer Fun 2013

Saving SAHM Sanity

Pipe Cleaner Ninjas Frugal Fun 4 Boys 3. My daughter has the two above cookbooks and loves them. Local farm/petting zoo 31. I found this schedule from A Grande Life and really liked it, so I based a lot of our activities on this. Make Something Monday 1. Shaving Cream Painting In Lieu of Preschool 2. Visit local battleship 29.

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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

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Check my Frugal Family Activities list for ideas. I truly am not opposed to shopping at retail stores, but I regularly find what I need for myself and my daughters at thrift stores and spend a fraction of the price. 21 – Offer house and/or pet sitting services. You just need some imagination and a nose for free family fun.