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8 Action Steps for a Frugal February!

Family Balance Sheet

So I am declaring a Frugal February. The goal of Frugal February is NOT to feel deprived, but rather to find creative ways to get through the month without unnecessary spending. We could really use an intentional month of frugalness to reset our mindset. 6 – Happy (frugal) Valentine’s Day! Say that 5 times!)

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Frugal February

Family Balance Sheet

So I am declaring a Frugal February. The goal of Frugal February is NOT to feel deprived, . 8 Action Steps for a Frugal February: 1 – Write a budget/spending plan for February. 8 Action Steps for a Frugal February: 1 – Write a budget/spending plan for February. 6 – Happy (frugal) Valentine’s Day!

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Meet a Reader | JenRR from the Midwest

The Frugal Girl

Tell us a little about yourself My current lifestyle would probably qualify as frugal-lite compared to many others. I was a bit intimidated by this, but then I figured I probably wasn’t the only person out there who isn’t ultra-frugal at the moment. How long have you been reading The Frugal Girl? Enjoying some outdoor time.

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Frugal Fun

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

This week I am participating in a Yakezie blog swap where I am to discuss the topic “ Balancing Frugality and Fun.”. Frugal fun? Isn’t frugal fun an oxymoron? The weather is finally getting warmer and from now until October, there will be so many free entertainment options that we’ll have to pass most of them up.

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How to be a Frugal Family

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Being frugal these days is very important. It is not easy to be frugal and save money when you have a family that splurges and squanders. Being frugal is a family affair. Avoid wasting energy, water, gas, food and the like. It is important that every member of the family participate in practicing frugality.

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How to Entertain the Kids at Home on a Budget

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

When the holidays are over, when the toys are old and tossed aside, when the wind and snow are howling outside, and the kids are wailing “ I’m bored” what can you do to entertain and educate them? Maybe you could even sell tickets to the neighbor kid’s Moms (face it, they are also looking for ways to entertain t heir kids).

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Fun and Frugal Kid’s Activity: Fizzy Pictures!

Couponing 101

It turned out to be a very easy, frugal, and fun activity that entertained my 8 and 6 year olds for about an hour. Food Coloring. Add food coloring to cups of vinegar. Fun and Frugal Kid’s Activity: Fizzy Pictures! I spied this fun idea on Pinterest the other day and immediately had to try it out!