The Frugal Girl

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

A reader wrote me an email telling me about some family troubles, including the story of her son leaving an abusive marriage, with his little daughter in tow. The post Q&A | frugal mental health, “why did you get a cat”?, and phones for kids appeared first on The Frugal Girl.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

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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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 25, 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. My mother hosted her side of the family. Saturday: I am roasting a turkey for my family, mostly for the leftovers, but also so the 4 of us can sit down as a family for a big meal.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 16, 2013

If you’re trying to save money, pay down debt, or both, then you might want to consider skipping your family’s usual summer trip and plan staycations instead. Staycations are inexpensive activities that your family can do at home, or locally, that you can all enjoy without running up an expensive vacation tab. Game and Movie Day.

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Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 2, 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. Saturday: Dining with family. Frugal Resources: 1. If funds are tight this Christmas, here’s a list of 30 FREE, but Thoughtful Gift Ideas. How did you live frugally this week?

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Teresa's Deals

SEPTEMBER 4, 2015

I am always searching the internet for other frugal blogs and I have so many that I love to read besides this one of course, but I wanted to list my 10 most favorite for you to check out. 10 Of My Favorite Frugal Blogs. Addi from Frugal Fanatic believes anyone can earn an income from home without having to work 40 hours a week.

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Teresa's Deals

SEPTEMBER 18, 2015

It’s is almost Halloween time and I am sure, if your like me, you are already looking for frugal ways to celebrate. If you are looking for ways to save, be sure to check all the ways to have a Frugal Halloween below. . 31 Frugal Ways to Celebrate Halloween – Popsugar Smart Living. Halloween Tips to Help Save Money.

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The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 9, 2024

We spend most of our time seeing friends and family, participating in our church activities or working on our property. How long have you been reading The Frugal Girl?I I ‘ve been reading The Frugal Girl for 4+ years now, definitely pre-pandemic but I’m not sure how much before. What’s your biggest frugal win?

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Stockpiling Moms

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Why am I not thrifting gifts for my friends and family too. Frugal Gift Ideas: Frugal Gift Ideas for Parents and Grandparents 10 Teacher Holiday Gift Ideas Bath Gift Basket Gift Card Flower Bouquet The post Normalize Gifting Thrifted Items appeared first on STOCKPILING MOMS™.

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Saving Cents With Sense

FEBRUARY 6, 2012

A happy marriage is what bonds a family. So here are 25 Frugal & Fun Date Night Ideas to help you spend more quality time together. And for those of you that aren’t married – these are great date ideas for you, too, when you are watching a budget (aren’t we all)! Most important…. What would you add to this list?

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 16, 2013

Mondays thru Saturdays in October, I will have ideas to help you find $1000 too. Our girls look forward to family nights. 10 Free or Low Cost Fall Entertainment Ideas for the Family. Borrow movies from the library for a family movie night. Have a family game night. Carve pumpkins and roast the seeds.

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Birmingham Bargain Mom

DECEMBER 29, 2011

Get some ideas and share your ideas for frugal family fun.

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 18, 2015

I’ve teamed up with over 50 bloggers from across the United States to put together this list of budget-friendly staycation and travel ideas from different parts of the country. I’m sharing ideas for Central PA, and the rest of the list is at the bottom of this post. There is something for everyone of all ages to enjoy.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 20, 2011

Guest Post Author Bio: David Bakke enjoys living frugally in Atlanta and frequently shares his best financial tips and experiences on Money Crashers , an online resource ranked as one of the top personal finance blogs online. In my quest for frugality, however, I’ve learned that some would-be saving methods are not truly practical.

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 20, 2014

Yesterday, I shared ideas to explore and enjoy my home state’s capital city, of Harrisburg, PA and its surrounding communities this summer. Today, I’m sharing summer activities and ideas to enjoy cities and towns from all across the country. Jacksonville, Florida ~ Saving The Family Money. A – D. F – I.

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The Frugal Girl

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Our family lives on a ten-acre homestead property in the Mid-Atlantic region which we bought in early 2022. How long have you been reading The Frugal Girl? I grew up with frugal parents so it was ingrained in me from an early age. What’s your best frugal win? What’s the easiest/hardest part of being frugal?

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Family Balance Sheet

JULY 7, 2015

Welcome to this week’s Summer Family Fun Party! I am joining 29 other bloggers for this summer’s Family Fun party. Every Tuesday night this summer, a new linky will open for bloggers to share their amazing crafts, recipes, and other summer family fun ideas. My favorite idea from last week is from Lou Lou Girls.

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Family Balance Sheet

JULY 21, 2015

I am joining 29 other bloggers for this summer’s Family Fun party. Every Tuesday night this summer, a new linky will open for bloggers to share their amazing crafts, recipes, and other summer family fun ideas. If you’re not a blogger, leave your favorite ideas in the comments. Your 30 Summer Family Fun Cohosts.

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Family Balance Sheet

JULY 1, 2015

Welcome to this week’s Summer Family Fun Party! I am joining 29 other bloggers for this summer’s Family Fun party. Every Tuesday night this summer, a new linky will open for bloggers to share their amazing crafts, recipes, and other summer family fun ideas. Your 30 Summer Family Fun Cohosts. Nikki of Tikkido.

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Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 16, 2015

I am joining 29 other bloggers for this summer’s Family Fun party. Every Tuesday night this summer, a new linky will open for bloggers to share their amazing crafts, recipes, and other summer family fun ideas. If you’re not a blogger, leave your favorite ideas in the comments. Kristia of Family Balance Sheet.

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APRIL 17, 2020

These seven DIY yard games can bring you and your family hours of fun without the need to venture out to a store or wait for an online order. Cornhole is a fun and popular yard game that the whole family can get into. If your family loves playing frisbee, this tutorial is for you! Cornhole Boards via A Wonderful Thought.

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Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 23, 2015

I am joining 29 other bloggers for this summer’s Family Fun party. Every Tuesday night this summer, a new linky will open for bloggers to share their amazing crafts, recipes, and other summer family fun ideas. If you’re not a blogger, leave your favorite ideas in the comments. Kristia of Family Balance Sheet.

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DECEMBER 11, 2015

The holidays are a fun time to get together with friends and family. Whether you are hosting a big gathering or a few close friends this season, make the party festive and sassy with these theme ideas. 10 Christmas Party Ideas: 1. This is still one of my favorite get-together ideas. It’s PARTY time. Host a Potluck.

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The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Megan emailed me a little nervously because she and her husband are not super-duper frugal. But this is “Meet A Reader” not, “Meet Only Super Frugal Readers” There are all sorts of reasons people hang out here, and some of those reasons have nothing to do with frugality. ? So, here’s Megan!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 13, 2012

Here are a few ideas for the holidays, which hopefully will help you save money, time and reduce those stress levels! For family dinners, have everyone bring a dish, or better yet, do a traveling dinner. Our extended family get togethers always involve folks bringing their own favorite alcohol as well as a specific dish for the meal.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

I’m pretty crafty so I come up with a lot of ideas of things to do to save money that we can easily (or, as easily as possible) do ourselves. I would recommend looking at Pinterest for ideas, because that’s where we found our ideas for my friend’s wedding. The whole family is really happy and.

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 23, 2015

There are times at the end of the week that I realize our family has spent very little quality time together. We’re an active family who loves to spend time together outside, but as the days get shorter and the weather gets chillier, we spend much of our free time indoors where gadgets so easily grab out attention. Indoor Picnic.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 25, 2012

If you’re looking for a few fun and inexpensive holiday activities, ones that the whole family can enjoy, we have enclosed five ideas below that will create lasting memories without burning a hole into your wallet: Watch Movies. What kinds of activities do you do with your family during the holidays? Go Outdoor Camping.

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 24, 2011

We are all writing about fun and low cost summer ideas in our respective areas of the country. I am joining over 85 other bloggers in almost all 50 states in The Year of the Staycation project, hosted by Toni, The Happy Housewife and Carrie, of Springs Bargains. Let us know in the comments.

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Saving Cents With Sense

FEBRUARY 27, 2013

Create a festive stay-at-home atmosphere for the family. Here are 5 staples for Frugal Family Fun Night to get you started. For busy families, it’s sometimes hard to get everyone together in the same place at the same time. Take a few minutes to mark Family Fun Night on a calendar. Put your own spin on it.

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MAY 24, 2011

Check out this great list of Staycation Ideas for Your City ! Berry Picking: Frugal Family Fun! For $15 we got a large bag of berries, had a fun time in the fresh air with our friends, and got to eat all the berries we wanted! is a post from Couponing 101.

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Saving With Shellie

AUGUST 19, 2014

I love family vacations! Doing new things, spending time with family and living in the moment. Make one for the whole family or one for each child. This idea works for me because it’s a do-it-as-you-go kind of thing, an easy way to capture those special moments when memories are fresh. Frugal Fun' Nothing fancy.

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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? If you think you’re going to come up short on cash, check out my 25 Ideas to Find Money.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 20, 2011

Guest Post Author Bio: This post is from Charles at CreditDonkey, where he writes about frugal credit card deals and tips. The following are six steps that you use to help teach others through a demonstration of frugal living: Help Others In Need : When all of your needs are met, it’s easy to forget about others.

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Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 2, 2012

Day 1 of the 12 Days of Frugal Holiday Fun ~ Plan a Holiday Movie Night. Grab some blankets, make some popcorn, and snuggle up as a family for a holiday movie night. We sat down as a family for our first holiday movie night this past Friday night, but we were distracted by a Duck Dynasty marathon on the A&E channel.

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 16, 2017

Family Balance Sheet , the website, turns 9 in October 2017, but Family Balance Sheet, the spreadsheet, turns 14. In fact, our family’s balance sheet now includes 10 additional spreadsheets that I have created over the years. What do the next 10-15 years have in store for my family? October is a big month for me.

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APRIL 18, 2012

Maybe it can be a couple times a week, or maybe you can start out with “Meatless Monday” for your family each week. Need some ideas or inspiration? Vegetarian meals can be so delicious and filling, and these seven great meal ideas can get you started. Do you have a Frugal Tip you’d like to share?

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