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. What’s your best frugal win? The other frugal win was we have been able to purchase two vehicles outright, with no loans.

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Motherhood Moments

JUNE 25, 2023

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For the Mommas

JULY 21, 2015

Nobody should have to decide between paying their rent or putting food on the table. I know I can’t, but I do what I can by donating to my local food bank on a regular basis. Here are just a small sampling of the donations our readers have made over the last year. We would love to hear your donation stories. Off any St.

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The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

We rented the scaffolding for $50 from Menards so I could finish this massive painting project. What’s your best frugal win? I’d send some to my nieces to help with their college expenses and would donate half to our local food pantry. My husband is an engineer and we’ve been married for 21 years.

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The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

What’s your best frugal win? Choose a place to stay where you don’t need a car So many places I’ve traveled, I’ve deliberately picked a hotel or other accommodation near a bus line or bike trail, so I don’t have to rent a car when I’m there. I have two!

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