The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 22, 2024

Back when I was engaged and living on my own for the first time (I lived with my parents while in grad school to save on rent), I went to the library a lot and found a copy of the Tightwad Gazette. Eventually, when I was married and working at a library I ordered my own copy of the Complete Tightwad Gazette–and I still have it!

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Rent Son Frugal Home and Garden 177

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.

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Kids and Family Parenting Cars Car 186

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 13, 2011

Look for great deals in CVS, Rite-Aid, Staples, Office Max, Target, Kmart, Toys-R-Us, to name a few. Stock up on supplies for the home office. In Sunday's paper there were great deals on office supplies such as pens, staplers, notebooks, post-its, computer paper among other items. Other uses for back-to-school supplies: 1.

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Advantage Student Sunday Paper Office 127

Saving Cents With Sense

JUNE 4, 2013

Gather your soap and buckets and offer to wash the neighborhood dogs for free or for a small donation you donate to your local shelter. Visit your local library for free story hours. Rent free children’s movies from your local library. Attend a free crafting session at your local library. Enjoy a backyard bonfire.

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Activism Family Kids and Family Library 111

Saving Cents With Sense

JUNE 21, 2016

Gather your soap and buckets and offer to wash the neighborhood dogs for free or for a small donation you donate to your local shelter. Visit your local library for free story hours. Rent free children’s movies from your local library. Attend a free crafting session at your local library. Enjoy a backyard bonfire.

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Activism Family Library Kids and Family 40

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 20, 2015

Local towns, libraries, malls and fire halls also host carnivals and festivals as fundraisers. CineMark Summer Movie Clubhouse : $5 for 10 movies when purchased in advance or $1 per show at the box office. It is also usually free or a small donation and open to the community as most churches welcome non-members. Fun @ Home.

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Activism Budget Budgeting Amusement Park 100