The Frugal Girl
JUNE 10, 2024
” We didn’t even really vacation; it was mostly frequent eating out and retail spending. Amusing Free Produce Living within walking distance of our city library is another win. There are so many fewer errands to run when you make a plan and stick with it—grocery store once a week, Costco every month or two.
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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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.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
MARCH 14, 2013
Saving on Grocery Bills. A good part of our monthly income is spent on grocery shopping, and the budget may even go higher depending on whether it’s a holiday or a birthday where you need to feed more people. Eating out harms you in two ways. Get them from the library where movies are free if you return them on time.
Family Balance Sheet
FEBRUARY 1, 2019
3 – Cook/Eat from the pantry and freezer. Groceries is the easiest budget category TO GET OUT of control and the easiest budget category TO control. To reign your grocery spending in, you must plan all of your meals. Supplement with stuff that’s on sale at the grocery store. Say that 5 times!).
For the Mommas
JULY 24, 2016
Eat out less. One of the biggest expenses you probably incur is eating out. The average person spends over $2,000 a year on eating out. Create a weekly menu, then buy the groceries, and cook dinner every night. Instead of eating out, pack your lunch. Go to the library.
Family Balance Sheet
JULY 16, 2015
If you are trying to reduce your expenses, groceries should be the first thing you attack. And my absolute #1 way to save money at the grocery store is to PLAN OUR MEALS. If you make this one simple change, you will reduce your grocery spending substantially. Dining Out. The 5 Easiest Budget Categories to Reduce.
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