The Frugal Girl
FEBRUARY 18, 2024
The first few years after graduating, I racked up a large credit card debt and bought a new SUV that cost approximately the same as my annual salary. At the time, I thought my income would quickly increase and everything would be easy to pay off, but I spent the second half of my twenties paying off that debt. My garden.
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The Frugal Girl
JUNE 10, 2024
And neither of us is comfortable carrying debt beyond the mortgage. Is there anything unique about frugal living in your area? I’ve never lived anywhere else to compare! Central Oregon Lizard There’s certainly plenty of free produce to collect where we live. I like canning excess fruit.
The Frugal Girl
JANUARY 29, 2024
We also grow a large garden & lots of flowers, fruit trees & a 100-year-old grapevine. I seriously overextended on planting and underestimated how much work my dad used to do so hopefully I’ve learned from my mistakes & will not kill myself in the garden this year! Is there anything unique about frugal living in your area?
The Frugal Girl
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
Can’t believe I live here – a lake near my house Because I’ve lived so many different places, I’ve seen first-hand how good use of available resources can really improve overall community experiences, such as community gardens that utilize city-wide composting programs, to libraries, cycling infrastructure.
The Frugal Girl
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
The weight of debt can be so heavy mentally in addition to the direct effects of it. Luckily, my little is starting to enjoy some of these activities – like picking the peaches from our tree, grocery shopping, baking/cooking, and gardening and I love spending time with her doing these activities too!
The Frugal Girl
NOVEMBER 6, 2023
I’m not sure if being frugal is easy for me, just habit. Is there anything unique about frugal living in your area? What’s a frugal tip you’ve tried and abandoned? We’re not good gardeners but we planted a lot of trees for the shade and beauty. A frugal tip is to think small.
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