The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 22, 2024

Clark, our cat, the day after we brought him home from the shelter. We are very blessed that my husband earns enough so that I have been able to stay at home and homeschool–so my “why” in saving money is to balance that out. This only happened after we stopped owning homes and became renters.

Rent 182

Rent Son Frugal Home and Garden 182

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2011

blogs at Modern Tightwad and is most content being at home with her husband and dog, writing about ways to make the life you love, the life you can afford. When my family is at home, and we’re all tired, a warm meal on a cold day can revive us all. A family of two spending $40 on eating out once a week will spend $2000 a year.

Cooking 133

Cooking Cooking At Home Friends And Family Sale Budgeting 133

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 19, 2013

This year for instance, I dropped upwards of $250 on entertainment (boat ride, eat outs, amusement park, supplies, books, games and etc) plus the opportunity cost of using our condo instead of renting it out (over $1600 for the week) plus groceries, gasoline and more. Money Tips'

Grandchildren 220

Grandchildren Grandkids Kids and Family Parenting 220

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 12, 2016

The inspiration to pay off my debt was watching my grandmother balance her checkbook. How my grandparents paid off $55,000 of their home mortgage in one year. And I cut back on lifestyle – cooking food at home, taking the bus to work vs driving and paying for parking, etc. She was so meticulous with her money.

Credit Cards 100

Credit Cards Debt Debt Free Student 100