The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Sunrise with my daughter at Lake Michigan Our son is now 15, and about 25 hours into his private pilot’s license, which he’s funding by earning money working for my father-in-law. How did you get interested in saving money? What’s the “why” behind your money-saving efforts? The freedom was amazing.

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The Frugal Girl

MARCH 4, 2024

Box are some of my favorite authors) and I use the library to borrow both regular books and electronic resources. How did you get interested in saving money? I learned to save money by watching my parents. (I We, as a country, owe our young people a more comprehensive education. Yup, I’m a voracious reader.

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Green And Frugal Kids and Family Hotel Frugal 175

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 2, 2022

If you think you’re going to come up short on cash, check out my 25 Ideas to Find Money. Check your local community calendar, library, parks & recreation department, church, and parks. Many local towns, libraries, malls, and fire halls host carnivals and festivals as fundraisers. Need some summer cash? Visit an orchard.

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Budget Budgeting Friends And Family Sale Home and Garden 130

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 27, 2012

Mary : The STIHL Tour des Trees is the signature fundraising event of the Tree Research & Education Endowment Fund (TREE Fund) , a 501(c)3 foundation with headquarters in Naperville, Ill. Every ride is unique, and the Tour has raised more than $5 million for tree research and education since its inception in 1992.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 11, 2013

Comprehension of what is being read is an important skill is education and so talking about the story as you read or after the book is finished helps the child to understand what the words mean and the story behind the written words. Library books were also kept on a high shelf to help prevent accidental damage. Get Healthy'

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Library Education Parenting Daughter 215

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

If you get a chance, find this book at your library and read it, especially chapter 17. My new mission was to manage our money to make sure we used it wisely and stretched it as far as possible. Money and marriage are a joint responsibility between the two spouses (at least in our home). Treat the position like a job.

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Office Family Finance Kids and Family 130

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 27, 2012

Many people like having hobbies , but many of us have cut back when it comes to doing the things we like so that we can save money. Bird Watching Bird watching is an entertaining, educational, and inexpensive hobby that you can enjoy either by yourself or with a group. These days it seems like everything is expensive, even having fun.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 12, 2014

After all, summer day camps and overnight camps, while fun and educational, can get expensive quickly. The local library Every year my son, a book lover, signs up for the local library’s reading program. However, parents might dread summer as they struggle to find low cost ways to keep their kids entertained. Go Frugal'

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Pottery Barn Lowes Bank Banking 174

Couponing 101

JUNE 14, 2019

Reading is enjoyable, educational, and affordable. Your children can give their library cards a workout by reading as many books as they want. Plus, your local library may even have a summer reading program that makes reading even more fun by offering incentives. Encourage Reading. Start a Garden. Start a Rock Collection.

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Kids Journal Kids and Family Library 65

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 22, 2019

If you think you’re going to come up short on cash, check out my 25 Ideas to Find Money. Check your local community calendar, library, parks & recreation department, church, parks. Local towns, libraries, malls and fire halls also host carnivals and festivals as fundraisers. Need some summer cash? Visit an orchard.

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2019 Home and Garden Friends And Family Sale Kids and Family 124

For the Mommas

JULY 31, 2014

This book is written to equip parents with the tools needed to teach children about money in fun and educational ways. Download: Smart Money Kids by Hannah Raybans. ” Kristin Fernitz, Director Strasburg-Heilser Library. “This book is effective, simple, and moves along with a nice flow. Download: Numbers!:

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Money Kids Mother's Daughter 55

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 2, 2013

An educational, legal and moral way of doing so is to read the autobiography or biography of others. Women have long been considered second class citizens, not fit to be educated, employed, conduct their own business or vote. In your public library. I like to read biographies of successful women. Where to find biographies.

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Women Hobby Education Catalog 174

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 8, 2020

This is my referral Amazon link, but I found the book at the library.) This is a broad goal and goes against all of the goal writing rules, but I truly feel like this year I need to educate myself on all things retirement. We have not put a single dime away for our daughters’ education. I was pumped to reduce our trash.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 15, 2011

Using part of the money that is already earned is one way to not take up a second job and make higher education a viable option. This should help give a clear picture of how much money is received and spent. Make sure the budget includes some money for things that help make life enjoyable. Written Budget. Entertainment.

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College Budget Budgeting Friends And Family Sale 100

Saving Cents With Sense

JUNE 21, 2012

Reading, crafts, games – those simple and fun activities are educational for your kids and help keep their minds going during the summer. Show Me the Money!— Money is a tangible and fun way for students to explore math. Make sure that you and your child have a library card and explore the shelves together.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 17, 2017

They offer: Career education. Career eBook Resource Library. Teach your college-aged children to make the most educated financial decision possible.” Use their money, don’t let the card companies milk you dry with interest, fees and extra charges (like out of network atm fees). Resumé critiques.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 1, 2014

Having money automatically go into your account will help you stick to your resolution and save for your future, such as an emergency fund, a child’s college education, or retirement. Don’t forget to check your local library for FREE events, movie and magazine rentals as well. Clean with Baking Soda to Save Money.

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2014 Saving Bills Emergency Fund 88

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 26, 2012

As more people realize that they can actually save money by making green choices, more and more environmentally friendly actions will become part of everyday life. I guess you could even take the view that, if it’s going to save you money, you may as well do it whether you believe the climate change story or not.

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Green Flowers and Plants Food and Drink Environmental Movement 211

Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 2, 2015

Many teachers use their own resources or money to cover classroom needs. Take the lead and ask parents if they would each contribute $1-$10 and purchase a gift card at a craft, educational supply, or office supply store. She asked parents to not buy her a personal gift, but instead buy new books for the classroom library.

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Thankful Holiday Recession Student 100

Couponing 101

OCTOBER 11, 2011

I know newspapers are a popular source of coupons, but since newspapers cost money, it can be discouraging for beginners who may not have room in their budget for a newspaper subscription. Libraries and Doctor’s Offices. Need more coupons? I’m sure everyone does! Request Coupons and Samples.

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Magazine and Newspaper Subscriptions Newspaper Library T-Mobile 100

Saving Cents With Sense

MAY 27, 2013

When you plan a staycation, you are not only saving money but quite possibly your sanity as well! First, visit your local library for information and books about Italy. Visit the library and learn all you can about the beautiful land of Ireland! Visit the library and read all you can about the culture. Visit Italy!

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Vacation Backyard Kangaroos Ice Cream 61

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 3, 2017

Having money automatically go into your account will help you stick to your resolution and save for your future, such as an emergency fund, a child’s college education, or retirement. Don’t forget to check your local library for FREE events, movie and magazine rentals as well. Clean with Baking Soda to Save Money.

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New Year's Saving Bills Emergency Fund 40

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 1, 2015

Having money automatically go into your account will help you stick to your resolution and save for your future, such as an emergency fund, a child’s college education, or retirement. Don’t forget to check your local library for FREE events, movie and magazine rentals as well. Clean with Baking Soda to Save Money.

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New Year's Saving Bills Emergency Fund 40

Saving With Shellie

APRIL 5, 2011

Box Tops for Education. Or go to your local library. Sometimes these are item specific but other times they are money off your next purchase. Here are a few of my favorite online coupon resources. You may need to download special software to access the coupons. This is a safe download. Betty Crocker. Coupons.com. Coupon Network.

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Magazine and Newspaper Subscriptions Betty Crocker Newspaper Red Plum 96