Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 5, 2013

Call me naïve, but when we first bought our home in 2012, I thought that all I needed to know about gardening is that I needed to water my plants and make sure the weeds don’t get overgrown. We have many different plants, shrubs, bushes and trees because the family who owned it in the 1990s owned a garden center down the road.

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Gardening Garden Flowers and Plants Home and Garden 186

The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Readers get multiple questions to choose from, and AF chose to answer the “What’s a funny frugal story?” Most of my evenings/weekends are just hanging out (largely at home and in the yard with my family). How long have you been reading The Frugal Girl? What’s your best frugal win? Here she is: 1.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 8, 2014

I’ve been trying my hand at gardening for the last 15 years, though in a very amateur way. (If The gardening season in the Midwest is how I thought gardening everywhere worked. This summer we moved to Tucson, Arizona, and I learned that growing a garden in the desert is nothing like growing a garden in the Midwest.

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The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

I live in the Midwest with my family. How long have you been reading The Frugal Girl? Growing up in a large family, we had enough, but with the specter of inflation and bad job market (gotta love the 70’s and 80’s) , there was definitely a feeling of needing to make sure you had a cushion. Here’s MB: 1.

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Kids and Family Money Home and Garden Frugal 184

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 28, 2016

It’s Frugal Friday: A recap of how we frugal-ed our way through the week so that we have more money to put towards our financial goals. What We Ate this Week: Homemade New England Clam Chowder , tossed salad: I made this soup as a surprise for my family. How did you live frugally this week? They LOVE it.

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Crock Pots and Slow Cookers Frugal Health Insurance Fridays 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 11, 2013

Coined in 1973 by Liz Christy and her Green Guerrilla group in New York City, guerrilla gardening uses “seed grenades” as a way of introducing vegetation to empty lots in NYC in order to make the city look better. Want to get involved in doing some guerrilla gardening of your own? Sounds pretty civil indeed, if you ask me!

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 2, 2022

As a family, we are looking forward to camping trips, a week at the beach, and cookouts with friends. It’s a helpful visual for everyone in my family as we anticipate our summer fun. How much is summer going to cost you and your family? The following list of summer activities is family-friendly, fun, and easy on the budget.

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Family Balance Sheet

JULY 11, 2012

Have you seen the Live Butterfly Garden Hatching Kit advertised on TV? The box contains the mesh 'garden' as seen on the box and a coupon to receive 5 caterpillars and food via mail. She waited anxiously all winter to be able to order the caterpillars for the garden. The Butterfly Garden was a lot of fun for my whole family.

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Gardening Garden Home and Garden Kids and Family 164

The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 29, 2024

We also grow a large garden & lots of flowers, fruit trees & a 100-year-old grapevine. I seriously overextended on planting and underestimated how much work my dad used to do so hopefully I’ve learned from my mistakes & will not kill myself in the garden this year! How long have you been reading The Frugal Girl?

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The Frugal Girl

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Here’s a short post about a Swedish allotment garden. How long have you been reading The Frugal Girl? I found the blog looking for frugal recipes. Gardening and nature became much more important (though gardening can also lead to surprisingly high expenses ? ). What’s your best frugal win?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 30, 2011

I am thrilled to be joining the Prairie EcoThrifter family. It is a perfect fit for me, as frugality is my hobby and passion, but I also find myself very attracted to the “go green” movement. The fact that the Prairie EcoThrifter focuses heavily on both topics – frugality and green living – really appealed to me. Think again!

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Frugal Hobby Green And Frugal Home and Garden 157

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 22, 2013

Whether you''re a new or experienced gardener, this week''s collection includes a variety of gardening tips for everyone! Learn how to garden without a big budget or a lot of space, discover tips for organic gardening and preserving your harvest, and get organized with custom printables.

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Gardening Garden Green And Frugal Canning 100

The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 22, 2024

How long have you been reading The Frugal Girl? I know I found The Frugal Girl through the Non-Consumer Advocate, and I’ve read nearly all the archives. I was not raised by frugal people, but my fiance (now husband) was very frugal, and I wanted to learn how to adopt some of the same mindset so we could be on the same page.

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Saving With Shellie

MARCH 18, 2015

Grab a subscription to Allrecipes, Better Homes & Gardens and Family Circle Magazines for only $10.99 About Better Homes & Gardens : Better Homes & Gardens magazine is designed for people interested in turning home, cooking, and gardening inspiration into action. That is a savings of 88%!

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 28, 2016

Rice and beans are two inexpensive ingredients that people equate with frugal cooking and boring recipes. Serve with a garden salad and your favorite homemade bread. The post 20 Frugal & Tasty Rice and Beans Recipes appeared first on Family Balance Sheet. 20 Rice and Beans Recipes: 1. Please share in the comments.

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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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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 22, 2019

As a family, we are looking forward to camping trips and a week at the beach. We bought the family a summer pass to Hersheypark for a Christmas gift, something we’ve never done before. It’s a helpful visual for everyone in my family as we were anticipating our summer fun. Budget Your Summer Fun!

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

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 27, 2012

If you are looking for a new hobby or simply something fun to do with your family that is inexpensive, there are quite a few options available to you. Game Night Game nights are a great way to spend time with your friends and family. How I’m Inherently Frugal This post was written by Denise.I However, the.

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Saving With Shellie

MARCH 28, 2014

Amazon is featuring a Kids garden tool set with tote for just $9.89. The set comes with one metal shovel with wooden handle, 8″L, one metal rake with wooden handle, 6″L, one metal trowel with wooden handle, 8.75″L, and one canvas gardening bag. This is a great gift for any future gardeners in your family!

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Saving With Shellie

APRIL 18, 2012

If Olive Garden is a family favorite, print this Olive Garden coupon for a free appetizer or dessert with any two entree purchases. Thanks My Frugal Adventures !). The coupon doesn’t expire until 5/27 so you have plenty of time to take advantage. Find more Restaurant Coupons to help you save when dining out.

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Desserts Gardening Garden Dining 69

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 14, 2011

Hello and welcome to the 271st Festival of Frugality-10 Movies, 10 Lessons Edition. Some people take spending and greed to a limit they shouldn’t and others become so extreme in frugality that they forget to enjoy living life. There are lots of ways you can entertain yourself and your family on a budget.&#.

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Saving With Shellie

MAY 23, 2014

Olive Garden is offering customers 20% off the entire table’s purchase. Olive Garden is also featuring 5 of their most popular pasta dishes for just $10. So, take your family out for a nice dinner to celebrate the weekend, graduation, or just the fact that summer is here! This deal is good until 6/8. Happy Eating!

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Gardening Garden Dining Frugal Lives 55

Saving With Shellie

APRIL 16, 2015

Kids Eat FREE at Olive Garden. Just grab this new Olive Garden coupon to get a FREE kids meal when you purchase an adult entree. That might be really good for families who want to take advantage but don’t want to dine out. The post Olive Garden: Kids Eat Free appeared first on Saving with Shellie™.

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Couponing 101

JANUARY 28, 2015

Hurry and sign up for a FREE one-year subscription to Better Homes and Gardens Magazine ! Better Homes and Gardens magazine delivers ideas and improvement projects for your home and garden plus recipes and entertaining ideas. The post FREE One-Year Subscription to Better Homes and Gardens!

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Saving With Shellie

NOVEMBER 13, 2014

Get a one year subscription to Better Homes and Gardens Magazine for only $4.99. About Better Homes & Gardens Magazine : Better Homes & Gardens magazine is designed for people interested in turning home, cooking, and gardening inspiration into action. The post Better Homes and Gardens Magazine Subscription for $4.99

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Home and Garden Gardening Garden Magazines 45

Saving With Shellie

MAY 7, 2015

Need some help in your garden? Get the kids to help with this Kids Garden Tools & Tote for only $10.66 Get the whole family involved in helping out in the backyard with this great little set. Be sure you Follow me on Pinterest and check out my boards for recipes , craft ideas and other frugal living tips !

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Tools Gardening Garden Kids 40

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 2, 2012

For the Whole Family : Bank of America's Museums on Us. Sunday, March 4, 1 - 2 PM | Landscape Design Workshop - Learn to create your own garden landscape. Are you a Bank of America customer? If so, take advantage of the Museums on Us program this weekend. Each cardholder gets free general admission to 150 museums nationwide.

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Saving With Shellie

FEBRUARY 9, 2015

Get a one year subscription to Better Homes and Gardens Magazine for only $4.99. About Better Homes & Gardens Magazine : Better Homes & Gardens magazine is designed for people interested in turning home, cooking, and gardening inspiration into action. You can buy up to 4 years at this price.

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Saving Everyday

FEBRUARY 15, 2014

Frugal Tip | Cook Big & Save Time, Groceries, & Energy. Energy Saving Tips for Summer by The Frugal Mom. 15 Ways to Save Money Every Day by Frugal Living Mom. Frugal Tip | Compare Prices On Large Purchases. 5 Ways to Save Money In The Home by Living A Frugal Life. Natural Oven Cleaner by I Am That Lady.

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Couponing 101

MARCH 21, 2012

Do some heavy gardening outside. Go on a bike ride with the family. How do you fit exercising into your daily schedule and frugal budget? Do you have a Frugal Tip you’d like to share? Daily Frugal Tip: Get Creative With Your Exercising! Jump rope in place. Take a run. Rent workout videos from the library.

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Frugal Home and Garden Rent Library 64

Saving With Shellie

MAY 12, 2015

Olive Garden is offering customers up to 20% off the entire table’s purchase. Olive Garden is one of my favorites so I take every opportunity to save when I can. So, take your family out for a nice dinner to celebrate the weekend, graduation, or just the fact that summer is here! Happy Eating!

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Gardening Garden Frugal Lives Frugal Living 40

Saving With Shellie

JULY 2, 2015

This would be a nice change for dinner and I am sure your family would love it! I love Olive Garden but we don’t often go there. Be sure you Follow me on Pinterest and check out my boards for recipes , craft ideas and other frugal living tips ! The post Olive Garden: 20% off To Go Orders!

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Gardening Garden Frugal Lives Frugal Living 40

Saving With Shellie

OCTOBER 14, 2013

Get a one year subscription to Better Homes and Gardens Magazine for only $4.99. About Better Homes & Gardens Magazine : Better Homes & Gardens magazine is designed for people interested in turning home, cooking, and gardening inspiration into action. You can buy up to 4 years at this price.

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Home and Garden Gardening Garden Magazines 45

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

My family and I just recently moved to Tucson, Arizona. Then we can reuse the water to water our garden. Instead of letting that water go down the drain, he collects it in a bowl to water our garden. With 5 of us in the family, taking showers this way saves hundreds of gallons of water every month. Go Frugal Go Green'

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Saving Money Tucson Home and Garden Money 165

Saving With Shellie

SEPTEMBER 18, 2013

Get a one year subscription to Better Homes and Gardens Magazine for only $4.99. About Better Homes & Gardens Magazine : Better Homes & Gardens magazine is designed for people interested in turning home, cooking, and gardening inspiration into action. You can buy up to 4 years at this price.

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Home and Garden Gardening Garden Magazines 45

Saving Cents With Sense

JUNE 4, 2013

Or does the sound of the end of the year school bell have you shaking in your sandals, knowing that you could be shelling out some big bucks to keep the family entertained this summer? Luckily, enjoying fun and family friendly activities this summer doesn’t have to mean taking out a mortgage on your home to do so. Just call first.

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Activism Family Kids and Family Library 111

Saving With Shellie

AUGUST 9, 2013

Get a one year subscription to Better Homes and Gardens Magazine for only $4.99. About Better Homes & Gardens Magazine : Better Homes & Gardens magazine is designed for people interested in turning home, cooking, and gardening inspiration into action. You can buy up to 4 years at this price.

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