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Thankful Thursday | heating issues

The Frugal Girl

This week, I am thankful: for kind people who let us borrow space heaters I already had one from my Buy Nothing group, but I also got to borrow one from my landlord and two from neighbors. The four of those heaters have kept us from freezing over this last week and I am thankful! What are you thankful for this week ?

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Thankful Thursday | week 1 is almost done

The Frugal Girl

After lectures today, I have four days in between classes thanks to Labor Day. This week, I am thankful: that I did not get sick last week Zoe came down with Covid, but miraculously, I did not catch it. And thanks to the timing of Zoe’s sickness, she was out of quarantine and able to go to her first day of class as well.

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How We Frugal-ed in June 2022

Family Balance Sheet

It’s been a long time since I’ve shared a “How I Frugal-ed” post, but for a variety of reasons, I’m making a more conscious effort lately to flex my frugal muscles. Here’s how we frugal-ed in June. No thank you! Six lights = $480–also, no, thank you! Penny Deals?

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

The Frugal Girl

At the end of her email, she said, I wonder if you could address the importance of taking care of one’s mental health especially during really hard times, specifically in frugal ways. It just makes me better able to deal with my problems.” Thanks for your time; take care! Mandy Hi Mandy!

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Give Thanks

Teresa's Deals

Develop an attitude of gratitude, and give thanks for everything that happens to you, knowing that every step forward is a step toward achieving something bigger and better than your current situation. The post Give Thanks appeared first on Frugal Texas Diva. via Brian Tracy.

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Meet a Reader | JenRR from the Midwest

The Frugal Girl

Tell us a little about yourself My current lifestyle would probably qualify as frugal-lite compared to many others. I was a bit intimidated by this, but then I figured I probably wasn’t the only person out there who isn’t ultra-frugal at the moment. How long have you been reading The Frugal Girl? We love old toys!

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Frugal Holiday Fun | Library Activities

Family Balance Sheet

The kids pack their lunch to eat at the library (which is a big deal for my little one). Check your local library's holiday activity schedule to see what fun and frugal activities they have planned. Thanks for reading. Our local library is hosting a special "Library for Lunch Gingerbread Story Time." Let us know in the comments.

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