The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

I am so impressed by the amount of biking and walking she and her family do, especially since it’s the functional sort, to get yourself from point A to point B. ” Sunrise on Lake Michigan I’ve moved a LOT – not as much as a military family, perhaps, but quite a bit for someone my age! K in her dance costume 2.

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Kids and Family Parenting Cars Car 189

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

There have been countless times I have seen nearly new, decorator pieces being sold for pennies on the dollar at garage sales because the homeowner decided to re-decorate. Instead of taking the family to a movie, have a home movie night with friends and family. I grew up with this, in theory and in practice.

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Making Do Making Green And Frugal Friends And Family Sale 219

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

But, we also need stuff for emotional support – stuff to remind us that we are part of a generations old family, that we have accomplished significant tasks, seen impressive places and conquered difficult situations. I like my stuff and I refuse to acquiesce to the guilt trips imposed by others. Humans need stuff. You want stuff.

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Cycle Kids and Family Friends And Family Sale Garage Sale 113

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 26, 2014

I was surprised to learn that many families use these at every meal rather than real plates so they have fewer dishes to do. You can often by these cheap at garage sales. There is a growing trend for “ family cloth ” which is reusable cloth to replace toilet paper. Disposable Kitchen Items. Paper towels ?

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Saving Money Green Money Paper Towels 242

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 3, 2014

Another source of clutter with kids is gifts that well-meaning friends and relatives give. I have a soft spot for good sales, whether they be at the local retail store (I bought way too many Gymboree shirts for my daughter when they were on sale for $3.99) or at a garage sale. Other Clutter We Found.

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Garage Sale Garage Daughter Friends And Family Sale 180

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 19, 2014

Tell us about you and your family. We realized that we wanted to travel as a family and the only thing keeping us from seeing the world was money. We sold extra items that we weren’t using through Craigslist and garage sales. Where are you from? What do you and your spouse do for a living? What are your hobbies?

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Debt Debt Free Finance Friends And Family Sale 245

The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 29, 2024

We use the eggs, harvest meat & if I can’t get out to hunt venison we’ve had friends give us meat. I was born frugal, into a super frugal family. We’re meeting an Arkansas reader today and initially, I thought she was the first one! Here’s Jennifer. ? Since summer ’09, right after I had my first kid.

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Arkansas Frugal College Kids and Family 180

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 13, 2012

They kind of look like the ones for sale at Curious Country Creations. They kind of look like the ones for sale at Curious Country Creations. Plan ahead and hit garage sales, but especially estate sales. You can pick up beautiful decorations, wreaths, linens, trees and more at these sales.

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Holiday Friends And Family Sale Kids and Family Christmas 202

Couponing 101

JUNE 4, 2015

Family game nights are one of the easiest ways to have some frugal fun and spend quality time with the people you love most. If your game cabinet has gotten a little stale or you just want to add on to what you already have, check out these ideas for some of the best board games for family game night! It never gets old.

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Games Family Friends And Family Sale Kids and Family 40

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 3, 2011

Guest Post Author Bio: This post was written and provided by Martha Keagan who has family who lives in San Francisco apartments. This post was written with her family in mind to create ways to liven up their apartment. Are you getting ready to move into an apartment? Look for pieces that have a solid construction overall.

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Budgeting Budget Friends And Family Sale Furniture 255

Couponing 101

DECEMBER 11, 2019

If your friends and family are amazed by the amazing snapshots you take of your little ones, then you might consider starting a side hustle as a photographer. If your friends and family are amazed by the amazing snapshots you take of your little ones, then you might consider starting a side hustle as a photographer.

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Parenting At Home Home Work From Home 104

Koupon Karen

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Consider hosting a garage sale or listing items online to sell. It’s an opportunity to reset, redecorate, and redefine your living space. For those leaping, whether it’s across town or the country, the process can be both exhilarating and overwhelming. Take Tucson, for instance.

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Home Tucson Furniture Friends And Family Sale 52

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 10, 2013

Yard sales. I happen to LOVE yard sales. I love going to them and I love having yard sales. If I have a free Saturday morning from April thru September--unfortunately it''s rare--I try to hit a community yard sale. Every year, we participate in our community''s yard sale. 7 Tips for a Successful Yard Sale.

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Craigslist Sale Friends And Family Sale TVs 153

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 27, 2011

Instead of buying items that you may only need for one time, you should consider borrowing items from a friend, family member, or a neighbor. You no longer have to go to garage sales and flea markets to pick up these items. Well, guess what; you can. Buy in bulk. It’s also a whole lot cheaper. Buy used items. Buy organic.

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Saving Money Green Money Bulk 157

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 23, 2014

Ours was smaller (about 700 square feet) – 2 bedrooms (my brother and I shared one and my parents the other), a kitchen and a living room, No basement or garage. Ours was smaller (about 700 square feet) – 2 bedrooms (my brother and I shared one and my parents the other), a kitchen and a living room, No basement or garage.

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Growing Home and Garden Radios Kids and Family 180

Couponing 101

MAY 10, 2012

If you’re worried about it taking too much time, a bread machine is your best friend. A few hours later, you have a beautiful and delicious loaf of bread that feeds the entire family. You can often find them at thrift stores and garage sales, though! And most of the ingredients you probably already have on hand!).

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Bread At Home Frugal Bread Machines 68

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 22, 2011

With PrimoSpot you can enter the address of the place you are planning to go and have it search for on-street parking, garage parking, and bike racks. All too often, people get coupons and by the product being offered only because it is on sale. These six iPhone apps have the potential to save you gobs of cash and a bunch of stress.

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Phones Money Friends And Family Sale Gas 184

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 23, 2013

The family honored her with a family and friends celebration in the Missouri History Museum. I already had saved up a box full of wine bottles, in hopes of selling them at my next garage sale, so we didn’t have any cash outlay for those. The third week of March was my Mother-in-laws 90 th birthday.

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Making Paper Wine Friends And Family Sale 187

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 4, 2016

What do you think it takes to get rich? Some would say luck – as in winning a lottery. Others might point out the importance of a good education. Many would mention the need for a high and steady income. Still others might hint that an inheritance would do the trick. Now, it is possible to be persistent and never get rich.

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Goals Friends And Family Sale Money Activism 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 2, 2011

According to the July 15, 2010 Back to School Survey from the National Retail Federation, the average family spent around $600 per child for back to school needs, split between clothing (37%); electronics (30%); shoes (17%) and school supplies (16%). I love to shop garage sales. Involve Your Child in Planning and Budgeting.

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College Money Personal Finance Student 192

Marnies Coupon-a-rama

JUNE 21, 2014

Don''t forget garage sales! See if your friends who also love those places want to plan a trip with you. Renting a larger cabin costs more than renting for your own family, but if their are enough rooms and space, you can split costs with others and your net outlay is less, sometimes substantially less.

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Hobby Rent Vacation Garage Sale 45

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 3, 2013

Many seamstresses lived on the charity of family and friends in addition to their pay. In many parts of the US, people learned to sew as part of their life skills – from parents or family or schools. Learning to sew takes time and equipment. Is it a skill that is worthwhile to learn these days? A super short history of sewing.

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Sewing Sewing Machines Machines Saving Money 201

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 21, 2013

What you see today as a quiet family friendly zone, may actually already be on its way to becoming a commercial district. We lived in the first home 10 years and are going on 23 years in our current home. Here are four things I wish we had known how to check on before we bought. Plans For Future Development.

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Real Estate Home Buy Buying 202

Saving Cents With Sense

OCTOBER 24, 2011

Check closets, the garage, the linen closet, or your craft cupboard to make your own costume! Invite friends/family over and ask them to bring any used costumes (and accessories) that they don’t want. Invite friends/family over and ask them to bring any used costumes (and accessories) that they don’t want.

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Halloween Friends And Family Sale Clothing and Accessories Saving 98

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2012

Read away my friends. A few years ago I passed judgment on one of my good friends based on a social stigma. Hello and welcome to this week’s Yakezie carnival. I figured I would talk about credit cards as today’s theme. Take a moment to watch them. Take a moment to watch them. You might just learn something.

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Credit Cards Credit Finance Personal Finance 220

Saving Everyday

MAY 5, 2011

We are all packed and will be heading to Florida tomorrow after making a stop to see some high school friends!! My family loves Port Orleans Riverside , and since this may be our only trip this year, this is where we chose to go. After comparing all the discounts we were eligible for, the military offer worked best for our family.

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Disney Friends And Family Sale Tickets Military 75

Saving Cents With Sense

AUGUST 21, 2011

FAMILY Banner $10. Chuck & Friends DVD and toy truck $5. Chuck & Friends DVD and toy truck $5. Maybe you have been wanting to have a garage sale but have not wanted to go through the hassle of setting up and tearing down. Well now you can post your items here and watch the sale with minimal effort?

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Old Navy Sale Halloween Friends And Family Sale 55

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 2, 2016

Tell us about you and your family. Where are you from? What do you and your spouse do for a living? What are your hobbies? Include anything that you’d like to add to give the reader an idea about your personality. I’m a British reader, based down on the south coast. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it?

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Debt Finds Debt Free Pay Off Debt 100

Savings Corner

DECEMBER 24, 2023

The impact of inflation and fast-rising interest rates dampened buyers’ interest, causing sales to slow and price appreciation to decelerate. Doing so will empower you to make the best decisions for your family — and your wallet. Still, many analysts see a shift coming toward a more balanced market, benefitting buyers.

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Real Estate Buy Buying Credit 52

Saving With Shellie

APRIL 5, 2011

While I think the shopping trips featured on the show are a little over-the-top, you can still be Extreme Couponer without having a garage full of salad dressing. Extreme is the opposite of ordinary. So branch out of your ordinary and learn how to use coupons to achieve saving succes! Proctor & Gamble – This insert occurs monthly.

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Magazine and Newspaper Subscriptions Betty Crocker Newspaper Red Plum 96

For the Mommas

OCTOBER 21, 2016

Here are your ShopRite Coupon Matchups & Deals for the sales running 10/23 – 10/30. Baby & Toddler Ultimate Auto Garage - $79.99 ShopRite Coupon Matchups & Deals (10/23 – 10/30). As usual we have plenty of great coupon deals coming up so start clipping and making your lists! Buy Any 5 For $10.00

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Fancy Feast Cat Food Food and Drink Frito lay 40