The Frugal Girl
FEBRUARY 18, 2024
I’ve been an architect, day-care teacher to toddlers, and library clerk, but am currently a SAHM to a 14yo son and 9yo daughter. How did you get interested in saving money? At age 12, I started saving up my allowance and babysitting money to buy Christmas gifts for other children who were less fortunate.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
AUGUST 23, 2012
My daughter-in-law knew the power of negotiation. “I’m going to spend a boat load of money today in a furniture store,” she said to him, “if you give us x% discount it will be in your store, otherwise someone else will get our business” She got her discount! Home Repair – Fix It When It Breaks.
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Family Balance Sheet
MAY 1, 2017
Did you save BIG in April? I’m constantly trying to optimize our spending to find ways to save money, but still live quite comfortably and well. In April, we saved quite a bit of money by comparison shopping, and choosing thrift first. The big hitters this month saved us about $500. Savings: $20.
Family Balance Sheet
DECEMBER 17, 2014
Offer your services by the hour or an afternoon to help with easy fixes & repairs. And I got the idea from my daughters’ Girl Scout troop Christmas party. Saving Money - During the Holidays' Offer to do laundry or the use of your laundry room to the person on your list that has to rely on a laundromat.
Family Balance Sheet
NOVEMBER 4, 2022
This list of thoughtful, but FREE Christmas gift ideas is proof that you don’t need to spend a lot of money on the people you gift to if you use your time, resources, and creativity. Offer your services by the hour or an afternoon to help with easy fixes & repairs. Handyman Services. Are you a handy person? Cleaning Services.
The Frugal Girl
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
I live just outside of Richmond, VA with my husband, 18-year-old twin daughters, and our two dogs. The focus was on saving money and resources and living in an eco-conscious way. How did you get interested in saving money? I learned how to repair my own car. Here’s Beth: 1. I’m 52. Fun fact: J.D.
Family Balance Sheet
FEBRUARY 16, 2016
Our emergency fund has saved us countless times and it will save us once again with the truck. And while I don’t like parting with our money, I am grateful that this repair won’t send us into financial distress. How would you pay for an unexpected car repair? Can you fix a repair yourself?
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