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Well, hi. I’m popping back from my unplanned one-week silence here on the blog. Whoops. I thought a five frugal things post would be a good warm-up. We saved $9 on hair gel at Target. MORE
Ebates is NOW Rakuten! Same great product, just a new name! This is my honest review. All links to Rakuten are to my referral link. When you join, you will also get a referral link to share with your friends to earn additional cash back. MORE
This post contains affiliate links, which earn revenue for this site at no extra cost to you. See my disclosure policy here. I discovered a $217 medical billing error. People: Always check your Explanation of Benefits statements! MORE
Welcome to the 2019 Christmas Savings Club. The club is open to anyone who wants monthly accountability to save for a cash Christmas. MORE
What I Spent. This week I spent: $105 at the grocery store. $25 25 on my Hungry Harvest. $68 68 on takeout (!) See the rest of the post. That puts me at $198 on food spending for the week to start November off. MORE
FG has been out of town on a work trip this week and as so often happens when he’s gone, I haven’t been sleeping very well. (My My sleep app keeps giving me red “bad” ratings. Ha.). MORE
Looking for ways to save money on groceries? Groceries is one budget category that can get out of control very quickly. However, groceries is also an easy budget category to control, but it takes some planning, skill, and organization. MORE
Our costumes are largely not frugal, so…here’s a Saturday post for you, where I can be non-frugal for a moment. Zoe went as Michael Jackson from the Thriller music video. We tried really hard to find a secondhand version on eBay, but nothing was small enough. MORE
Is it just me or is allergy season in full swing? Take these free printable coupons with you to the drug store to get you feeling right! This week’s roundup includes top health brands like Claritin, Flonase and Alka-Seltzer. Just click, print and save on your next trip to the store! MORE
By Michael Tobias. Faced with a climate crisis globally, there are numerous very real threats facing humanity, especially since it is acknowledged that as much as 25% of greenhouse gas emissions come from housing of one sort or another. MORE
This morning, someone told me how much she enjoyed our Christmas cookies. Understandable. Who could not love cookies with eyes??). Then she mentioned something about how she hadn’t even made cookies yet. MORE
Last Friday when I wrote the WIS, WWA post, we’d been to the ER twice (once for Sonia’s asthma, once for Mr. FG). We brought our total to three with a very long Friday night/Saturday visit for Mr. FG, who has still been plagued by ear/vertigo problems. MORE
The other day, I opened a new bar of soap from Third Day Naturals, and I set the wax paper wrapper aside to add to my compost. That was a nice no-waste feeling, and it lasted for a brief moment. MORE
I know it’s Cyber Monday today, but I felt like writing a frugal post instead of a deals post. Mr. FG and I made a fresh new budget. As with all fresh new budgets, this one will need a month or two of test-driving to see if it’s right for us or if we need to tweak a few things. MORE
Usually I try to post on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. But I posted on Monday and Tuesday, and the gap from Tuesday to Friday seemed too long. So, here I am with some randomness to fill in the gap. Remember when blogs were more like this all the time? MORE
When balancing our lives, there are many things that we need to consider. Life is full of surprises and being ready for them is very important. Two of the most important facets of our lives is remaining healthy, and being financially sound. These two aspects can often reflect one another. MORE
Every year, I make a list of 50 things I’m thankful for, and I publish it on Thanksgiving Day. However, this year Thanksgiving week was a rough week and I did not get my list finished. I thought about just deleting the draft, but several of you have asked about my list. MORE
December is a time of year that promises joy. Joy from family, joy from traditions, joy from peace, joy from gifts. And of course, joy from spending. The problem with a lot of our sources of joy is that they are outside our control and so sometimes, they do not deliver. MORE
Last year, no one got them all right, so I had to sift through the guesses and find the closest one. But this year, Rhonda got them 100% right. Rhonda, check your email! Here are the correct answers for all of you. Our cookies are always a little quirky, and I love them. MORE
I gave Sonia a haircut. After watching Downton Abbey and seeing Edith’s 1920s haircut, she was itching for a change. So, we cut off a few inches and she is loving her new, shorter ‘do! (I MORE
The Frugal Girl is most definitely not a blog about blogging. But I get blogging-related questions pretty frequently from readers who want to start their own blogs. And since I’ve been at this for 11 years, I have a little bit of expertise to share. MORE
Aldi, my favorite discount grocery store, offers fantastic prices on food. But they also have an aisle dedicated to seasonal products, which are called Aldi Finds. There are also some food Aldi Finds, but they’re not the main event.). MORE
Giant: Lucky Charms Cereal & More ONLY $0.66 Each Starting 11/22! We have a great deal to make savings at Giant. Lucky Charms or Select Cereals are priced at $0.99 MORE
Giant: Angel Soft Bath Tissue 4 Pack ONLY $0.49 Each Starting 9/20! We have a great deal to make savings at Giant. Angel Soft Bath Tissue 4 pack is on sale for $1.49 MORE
Yesterday, I was adding a printable to my no-bake cinnamon applesauce ornament recipe , and I started googling to find other easy DIY Christmas ornament ideas. MORE
Here is your weekly roundup of free printable coupons for pets. Just click, print and redeem on your next trip to the store! Remember to read the coupon carefully so you know what it applies to and when it expires. MORE
ShopRite: Sara Lee Frozen Pie ONLY $0.04 Thru 11/23! This week thru 11/23, ShopRite has Sara Lee Frozen Pie priced at only $1.99 In addition to this, we have a $.55/1 55/1 Sara Lee Product coupon insert to use on this deal. Stack it with an Ibotta rebate that will make your final price ONLY $0.04 MORE
Here is your Sunday roundup of free printable grocery coupons. Just click, print and save before you go grocery shopping for the week! Remember to read the coupon carefully so you know what it applies to and when it expires. MORE
In our current headline-driven, Pinterest-y culture, I see many promises of “easy” Five Easy Ways to Meal Prep. Easy Workout Plans for Busy Moms. Easy DIY Furniture Plans. Budgeting Made Easy. MORE
In 2019, Canada became the most educated country in the world. According to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), over 56% of Canadian adults between the ages of 25 and 64 received a two-year or four-year degree or received an education through a vocational program. In addition to the OECD accolade, Canada also saw a surge in employment this year, a sign of strength in the country’s overall economic growth. MORE
ShopRite: 2 FREE Nivea Men’s Body Washes Starting 9/29! Starting from 9/29, ShopRite has Nivea Men Body Washes priced at only $3.99 In addition to this you will save $2.00 off instantly when you buy two of this product. MORE
We’ve been big Ting wireless fans ever since smartphones entered our home, BUT: Ting is only affordable if you manage to keep your usage down. If you use a lot of data, your Ting bill can get high in a jiffy! MORE
When I was a kid, a friend of mine gave me a cinnamon applesauce heart, and I remember keeping it as one of my special treasures for quite some time. I think I kept it in one of my dresser drawers, and I remember that it smelled good for ages. MORE
After a long-snowy-polar vortex winter, are you dreaming of blue skies and sunny days? We are! Summer is my kids’ favorite season. What’s not for them to love? MORE
People keep asking me that question when I’m out and about. And I’m sorry to say that as of this moment, the answer is no. And I thought that if you are in the same boat, you might be encouraged to see where I’m at. I have presents purchased, but exactly ZERO of them are wrapped. MORE
Check out these free printable cleaning coupons for savings on top household brands like Windex, OxiClean, Shout and Scrubbing Bubbles. Just click, print and save on your next trip to the store! Remember to read the coupon carefully so you know what it applies to and when it expires. MORE
We live in a world filled with risks and uncertainties. People, their families, their properties and their assets are constantly at exposed to a variety of risks. Insurance plans are a vital part of every person’s life for it acts as a safety net for when an individual is in need of monetary assistance due to certain circumstances. MORE
Rakuten, the company formerly known as Ebates, emailed to ask if I’d like to host a $100 Visa gift card giveaway for one of you. I said yes because who among you could not use a $100 gift card at this time of year?? What does Rakuten offer? MORE
The Frugal Girl
NOVEMBER 18, 2019
In our current headline-driven, Pinterest-y culture, I see many promises of “easy” Five Easy Ways to Meal Prep. Easy Workout Plans for Busy Moms. Easy DIY Furniture Plans. Budgeting Made Easy.
Family Balance Sheet
NOVEMBER 22, 2019
Ebates is NOW Rakuten! Same great product, just a new name! This is my honest review. All links to Rakuten are to my referral link. When you join, you will also get a referral link to share with your friends to earn additional cash back.
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Prairie Eco-Thrifter
SEPTEMBER 18, 2019
In 2019, Canada became the most educated country in the world. According to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), over 56% of Canadian adults between the ages of 25 and 64 received a two-year or four-year degree or received an education through a vocational program. In addition to the OECD accolade, Canada also saw a surge in employment this year, a sign of strength in the country’s overall economic growth.
Couponing 101
FEBRUARY 9, 2019
Here is your Sunday roundup of free printable grocery coupons. Just click, print and save before you go grocery shopping for the week! Remember to read the coupon carefully so you know what it applies to and when it expires.
For the Mommas
NOVEMBER 17, 2019
Giant: Lucky Charms Cereal & More ONLY $0.66 Each Starting 11/22! We have a great deal to make savings at Giant. Lucky Charms or Select Cereals are priced at $0.99
The Frugal Girl
NOVEMBER 16, 2019
Yesterday, I was adding a printable to my no-bake cinnamon applesauce ornament recipe , and I started googling to find other easy DIY Christmas ornament ideas.
The Frugal Girl
NOVEMBER 6, 2019
I gave Sonia a haircut. After watching Downton Abbey and seeing Edith’s 1920s haircut, she was itching for a change. So, we cut off a few inches and she is loving her new, shorter ‘do! (I
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The Frugal Girl
DECEMBER 24, 2019
People keep asking me that question when I’m out and about. And I’m sorry to say that as of this moment, the answer is no. And I thought that if you are in the same boat, you might be encouraged to see where I’m at. I have presents purchased, but exactly ZERO of them are wrapped.
The Frugal Girl
NOVEMBER 15, 2019
When I was a kid, a friend of mine gave me a cinnamon applesauce heart, and I remember keeping it as one of my special treasures for quite some time. I think I kept it in one of my dresser drawers, and I remember that it smelled good for ages.
The Frugal Girl
NOVEMBER 22, 2019
FG has been out of town on a work trip this week and as so often happens when he’s gone, I haven’t been sleeping very well. (My My sleep app keeps giving me red “bad” ratings. Ha.).
The Frugal Girl
NOVEMBER 11, 2019
The other day, I opened a new bar of soap from Third Day Naturals, and I set the wax paper wrapper aside to add to my compost. That was a nice no-waste feeling, and it lasted for a brief moment.
Family Balance Sheet
MARCH 22, 2019
After a long-snowy-polar vortex winter, are you dreaming of blue skies and sunny days? We are! Summer is my kids’ favorite season. What’s not for them to love?
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
JANUARY 2, 2019
We live in a world filled with risks and uncertainties. People, their families, their properties and their assets are constantly at exposed to a variety of risks. Insurance plans are a vital part of every person’s life for it acts as a safety net for when an individual is in need of monetary assistance due to certain circumstances.
Couponing 101
FEBRUARY 6, 2019
Here is your weekly roundup of free printable coupons for pets. Just click, print and redeem on your next trip to the store! Remember to read the coupon carefully so you know what it applies to and when it expires.
For the Mommas
SEPTEMBER 26, 2019
ShopRite: 2 FREE Nivea Men’s Body Washes Starting 9/29! Starting from 9/29, ShopRite has Nivea Men Body Washes priced at only $3.99 In addition to this you will save $2.00 off instantly when you buy two of this product.
The Frugal Girl
DECEMBER 31, 2019
Well, hi. I’m popping back from my unplanned one-week silence here on the blog. Whoops. I thought a five frugal things post would be a good warm-up. We saved $9 on hair gel at Target.
The Frugal Girl
DECEMBER 2, 2019
I know it’s Cyber Monday today, but I felt like writing a frugal post instead of a deals post. Mr. FG and I made a fresh new budget. As with all fresh new budgets, this one will need a month or two of test-driving to see if it’s right for us or if we need to tweak a few things.
The Frugal Girl
NOVEMBER 20, 2019
We’ve been big Ting wireless fans ever since smartphones entered our home, BUT: Ting is only affordable if you manage to keep your usage down. If you use a lot of data, your Ting bill can get high in a jiffy!
The Frugal Girl
DECEMBER 20, 2019
Every year, I make a list of 50 things I’m thankful for, and I publish it on Thanksgiving Day. However, this year Thanksgiving week was a rough week and I did not get my list finished. I thought about just deleting the draft, but several of you have asked about my list.
The Frugal Girl
NOVEMBER 14, 2019
This post contains affiliate links, which earn revenue for this site at no extra cost to you. See my disclosure policy here. I discovered a $217 medical billing error. People: Always check your Explanation of Benefits statements!
The Frugal Girl
NOVEMBER 2, 2019
Our costumes are largely not frugal, so…here’s a Saturday post for you, where I can be non-frugal for a moment. Zoe went as Michael Jackson from the Thriller music video. We tried really hard to find a secondhand version on eBay, but nothing was small enough.
The Frugal Girl
DECEMBER 10, 2019
December is a time of year that promises joy. Joy from family, joy from traditions, joy from peace, joy from gifts. And of course, joy from spending. The problem with a lot of our sources of joy is that they are outside our control and so sometimes, they do not deliver.
Family Balance Sheet
JULY 25, 2019
Welcome to the 2019 Christmas Savings Club. The club is open to anyone who wants monthly accountability to save for a cash Christmas.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
APRIL 8, 2019
When balancing our lives, there are many things that we need to consider. Life is full of surprises and being ready for them is very important. Two of the most important facets of our lives is remaining healthy, and being financially sound. These two aspects can often reflect one another.
Couponing 101
FEBRUARY 23, 2019
Is it just me or is allergy season in full swing? Take these free printable coupons with you to the drug store to get you feeling right! This week’s roundup includes top health brands like Claritin, Flonase and Alka-Seltzer. Just click, print and save on your next trip to the store!
For the Mommas
SEPTEMBER 15, 2019
Giant: Angel Soft Bath Tissue 4 Pack ONLY $0.49 Each Starting 9/20! We have a great deal to make savings at Giant. Angel Soft Bath Tissue 4 pack is on sale for $1.49
The Frugal Girl
NOVEMBER 25, 2019
Rakuten, the company formerly known as Ebates, emailed to ask if I’d like to host a $100 Visa gift card giveaway for one of you. I said yes because who among you could not use a $100 gift card at this time of year?? What does Rakuten offer?
The Frugal Girl
DECEMBER 4, 2019
Aldi, my favorite discount grocery store, offers fantastic prices on food. But they also have an aisle dedicated to seasonal products, which are called Aldi Finds. There are also some food Aldi Finds, but they’re not the main event.).
The Frugal Girl
NOVEMBER 1, 2019
What I Spent. This week I spent: $105 at the grocery store. $25 25 on my Hungry Harvest. $68 68 on takeout (!) See the rest of the post. That puts me at $198 on food spending for the week to start November off.
The Frugal Girl
NOVEMBER 15, 2019
Last Friday when I wrote the WIS, WWA post, we’d been to the ER twice (once for Sonia’s asthma, once for Mr. FG). We brought our total to three with a very long Friday night/Saturday visit for Mr. FG, who has still been plagued by ear/vertigo problems.
The Frugal Girl
NOVEMBER 26, 2019
The Frugal Girl is most definitely not a blog about blogging. But I get blogging-related questions pretty frequently from readers who want to start their own blogs. And since I’ve been at this for 11 years, I have a little bit of expertise to share.
The Frugal Girl
DECEMBER 14, 2019
Last year, no one got them all right, so I had to sift through the guesses and find the closest one. But this year, Rhonda got them 100% right. Rhonda, check your email! Here are the correct answers for all of you. Our cookies are always a little quirky, and I love them.
The Frugal Girl
OCTOBER 31, 2019
Usually I try to post on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. But I posted on Monday and Tuesday, and the gap from Tuesday to Friday seemed too long. So, here I am with some randomness to fill in the gap. Remember when blogs were more like this all the time?
Family Balance Sheet
FEBRUARY 15, 2019
Looking for ways to save money on groceries? Groceries is one budget category that can get out of control very quickly. However, groceries is also an easy budget category to control, but it takes some planning, skill, and organization.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
DECEMBER 11, 2019
By Michael Tobias. Faced with a climate crisis globally, there are numerous very real threats facing humanity, especially since it is acknowledged that as much as 25% of greenhouse gas emissions come from housing of one sort or another.
Couponing 101
FEBRUARY 21, 2019
Check out these free printable cleaning coupons for savings on top household brands like Windex, OxiClean, Shout and Scrubbing Bubbles. Just click, print and save on your next trip to the store! Remember to read the coupon carefully so you know what it applies to and when it expires.
For the Mommas
NOVEMBER 17, 2019
ShopRite: Sara Lee Frozen Pie ONLY $0.04 Thru 11/23! This week thru 11/23, ShopRite has Sara Lee Frozen Pie priced at only $1.99 In addition to this, we have a $.55/1 55/1 Sara Lee Product coupon insert to use on this deal. Stack it with an Ibotta rebate that will make your final price ONLY $0.04
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