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How We Frugal-ed in June 2023

Family Balance Sheet

Frugal living is not about deprivation. This update includes how we frugal-ed in April, May, and June. This Month’s Frugal Shenanigans: 1 – We sold stuff online and made $800 My husband has been a selling machine on Facebook Marketplace. We had an outdoor dining set that was about 13 years old.

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Meet a Reader | Mid-Atlantic Julia

The Frugal Girl

My husband and I have four kids ranging from age 3-8, and I am a stay-at-home mom. Last year, to make a little extra cash, I started boarding dogs through Rover, and I am about to start a very very part time job using my RN license for a home care company. How long have you been reading The Frugal Girl? homemade bagels!

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How to Furnish a New Home For Next to Nothing

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

When we first moved into our new home, it was pretty empty. We had a dining room now, which we didn’t have in our tiny little apartment, so our pub style table and chairs looked small and awkward in the space. We’ve been in the house for about a year, and now have a well furnished home. Go Frugal' Ask Around.

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Frugal Dating And The Fun Factor

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

We’d gotten so used to going out that we didn’t really know what to do at home. We had a lot of fun and it was nice to dream about our goal of becoming home owners. Total: $5-$10 (snacks in our case, gas) Wine and Comedy When you come home on Friday night from a long week, it’s so nice to just laugh a little.

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Frugal Tip | Avoid Cocktails When Dining Out

Saving Everyday

IMO, the biggest saboteur when dining out is cocktails. If you can go without, save the money and buy a bottle of wine on the way home. It’s too easy to get sucked into the trap of ordering one (or four) too many…and then you get the bill. Just two drinks per person can easily add $25 – $30 to your bill!

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Frugal Tips & Tricks | BYO Beverages When Dining Out

Saving Everyday

My daughter and I almost always order hot tea when we are dining out, and upon scrutinizing the bill at O’Charley’s last week, she said, “We should bring our own tea bags Mom!” Have a frugal tip you’d like to share? ” (Ahhh… so proud). Needless to say, I thought this was a fabulous idea!

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Pottery Barn Italian Inspired Dining Room – For Less!

Saving Everyday

Even better, you can order each and every piece from the comfort of your own home. This gorgeous Italian inspired Pottery Barn “ Toscana ” dining room would cost you around $2,567 paid full price, but check out our knockoff version for less than $1,200! Pottery Barn Italian Inspired Dining Room.