The Frugal Girl
JANUARY 9, 2024
Today we’re meeting an Oregonian who does an impressive amount of homesteading. Tell us a little about yourself! My cute kids when they were little I used to be a Spanish teacher until I stopped working to stay home with my kids. Hello, everyone! Here’s Gretchen: 1. We also have three cats!
Family Balance Sheet
OCTOBER 14, 2013
On Sundays, we’ll meet here to catch our breath, and let everyone know how we’re finding our $1000. It is so easy to walk into the grocery store with an idea of what you will spend, walk out with a bill that is double and get home to discover that you have nothing to eat. 20 Ways to Use Ripe Bananas. Produce Tips.
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Prairie Eco-Thrifter
OCTOBER 4, 2011
With the advent of the Great Recession, today’s populations are re-learning frugality and expense reduction. We were so poor that we re-used coffee grounds to make more coffee! By exercising at home instead of paying gym fees we saved $600 per year for 17 years ($10,200). 40,720 Home Repair.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
AUGUST 16, 2012
History In 2006 I planted fruit trees, in anticipation of retiring and having time to pick and use the harvest. I hauled my gardening books to the field in the fall and gingerly snipped here and there, frequently consulting the pictures and illustrations. Planting Fruit Trees Was a Bad Economic Decision We spent $95 for the trees.
Family Balance Sheet
JANUARY 28, 2016
I have used the leftovers to make burrito bowls (see above). Serve with a garden salad and your favorite homemade bread. Zucchini Rice from Damn Delicious – This healthy dish looks so fresh and a great way to use up the zucchini that doesn’t seem to end. Two methods to re-hydrate dried beans.
The Frugal Girl
JANUARY 22, 2024
Today we’re meeting a reader who is an artist, a homeschooler, a boy-mom, and a renter by choice. Tell us a little about yourself I’m Karen A. Clark, our cat, the day after we brought him home from the shelter. Clark, our cat, the day after we brought him home from the shelter. Hello, everyone!
Frugal Luxuries
NOVEMBER 26, 2014
A three-inch section burns for approximately an hour, while the smart design ensures a better use of wax than traditional shapes. The copper-finish plate and clip bring a warm touch to your home. I realize that, at first glance, DIY kits don''t appear to be the most frugal of investments. ~~~ Lovely how-to/recipe cards for future use.
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