article thumbnail

Meet a Reader | Gretchen from Oregon

The Frugal Girl

How did you become interesting in saving money? I think I first got interested in money by … not having any! Once I started working and did have more money (although, as a teacher, especially at a private Christian school, never all that much!), I have always wanted to save money for the future.

Oregon 192
article thumbnail

Ten Paper Products To Cross Off Your Grocery List | Kitchen Economics Link Up

Family Balance Sheet

There is an initial investment, but I have seen similiar containers at yard sales or thrift stores and at Bed Bath and Beyond where they regularly offer 20% coupons. You save money and resources. Welcome to the Kitchen Economics Link Up ~ Cost Cutting Tips to Help You Save Money in the Kitchen.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Repair, Don’t Replace

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Remember when high school kids were required to take shop and/or home economics? Oh, and did I mention, you could save money? At garage sales, are you attracted to those still usable but slightly defective items that no one else wants? Do you enjoy making old things new again? If so, you are in the minority.

Repairs 214
article thumbnail

Meet a Reader | Jennifer from Arkansas

The Frugal Girl

How did you get interested in saving money? Electronics/beauty products/new furniture or household items (I’m using things left by my grandparents & living in their house, have done some changes & repairs but free/thrift is excellent). Since summer ’09, right after I had my first kid.

Arkansas 184