The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 22, 2024

How did you get interested in saving money? 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 the “why” behind your money-saving efforts?

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Rent Son Frugal Home and Garden 181

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 21, 2013

Who has started their garden? There were as always great reads out this week which I have highlighted below: Good Reads From The Blogosphere: If you’re tired of sky-high car insurance premiums, don’t miss Finance Fox’s post on alternative ways to save on car insurance. My current lack is just temporary.

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Fridays Insurance Real Estate Debt 165

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 14, 2013

Freeze your garden harvest – green beans , hot pepper. How to Save Money at the Apple Orchard. 31 Days to Find $1000 Kitchen Economics' Shop your freezer/pantry. Produce Tips. Revitalize Dried Out Baby Carrots. U-Pick local, seasonal fruit. How to Freeze herbs , How to Freeze Basil. 20 Ways to Use Ripe Bananas.

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Grocery Spending Groceries Grocery Finds 113

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 14, 2011

Save Few Bucks presents How to Save Money on Household Expenses posted at Save Few Bucks , saying, “Saving money on your household expenses, can help you a lot in the long run, so here are some tips to help you save money on household expenses.&#.

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Frugal Movies Finance Bills 150

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 13, 2013

The Economical Option. Whether you will save money by buying natural beauty products is dependant on several factors, mainly brand and availability. Exercise Maximization The Advantages of Organic Gardening A Tea Bag Can Do What?! So do your body a favor as well as the environment and try and source natural products.

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Beauty Health and Beauty Green Plants 201

Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 3, 2012

I didn't bother growing basil in my garden this year, because we always receive such large quantities from our CSA. I froze the last batch that we received to use later in the fall and winter when I make a lot of soups and casseroles.

Freezers 154

Freezers Gardening Garden Growing 154

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 28, 2016

Serve with a garden salad and your favorite homemade bread. On the other hand, you can save money by buying long-grain rice, but it does take longer to cook. You can also substitute the cooked ground turkey for other forms of cooked meat, like sausage and chicken. Rice and Beans Stuffed Peppers from The Happy Housewife.

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Recipes Frugal Burritos Cooking 100

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 15, 2011

Although, it is probably a good thing that I haven't started to freeze any of my garden harvest yet. I won't lie to you that there wasn't a minor mess. I rearranged my freezer and the new container fit right in. So the moral of this story is to pay attention as your food is being scanned at the grocery store.

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Home and Garden Freezers December Groceries 157