Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 6, 2022

We’ve seen higher grocery and fuel bills lately, so we’re upping our frugal game to help the budget. How I frugal-ed in the kitchen: I spend a lot of time in my kitchen. Here are five ways that I saved money this month. Related reading: 10 Ways to Save at Giant Food Stores. Winner Winner FREE Chicken Dinner!

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Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Another month of 2022 is in the books and another month of frugal-ing. I’m always looking for ways to save my family money to not only help us get through current higher food and gas prices but also to help us achieve our big financial goals. My Frugal Shenanigans! Share in the comments how you frugal-ed in August!

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The Frugal Girl

OCTOBER 2, 2023

But if you can let go of the need to match things, a lot of frugal possibilities open up, especially in the free/second-hand markets. If you find one you like that’s good quality, you buy it and add it to the collection, and over time, you have an eclectic collection of silverware that you love. The post Want to save money?

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 31, 2020

Welcome to my first “How We Frugal-ed” recap of 2020. Frugal living is NOT about feeling deprived. Frugal living is being intentional with our money and creative with our resources, so we have more to put towards the things that are important to us. Frugal Kitchen in January: Meal Plan. Meal Plan.

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Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 4, 2020

Here’s how we frugal-ed our way through it. Frugal Wardrobe in November: I have a small bedroom closet, so I like to keep my wardrobe fairly lean, but highly functional. While I like to shop at thrift stores, I have a hard time finding TALL length jeans for my 5’10 frame and I was in need of new jeans. Yes, please!

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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. There are many ways to save money for Halloween such as using coupons for the candy, making your own Halloween costume to going crafts for Halloween decor. Halloween Tips to Help Save Money.

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Teresa's Deals

SEPTEMBER 22, 2015

I really wish I had know about saving money and being frugal back when my kids where little. I am pretty sure I would have saved a lot of money and had the money for others things that might have been needed or wanted. 4 Free Frugal Living eBooks to Get You Saving Money. Chapter 1: Why Should I Live Frugally?

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The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

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. When the weather is nice, we love to find outdoor spaces to explore.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2021

Our emergency fund has saved us countless times and it will save us once again with the truck. Follow these three action steps and the list of ideas below to find the cash for your fund. Now that we’ve paid off six figures of non-mortgage debt , we are working on saving 6 months’ expenses and maybe even more.

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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. How we saved this week: I didn’t go into the stores on Thanksgiving Day or weekend. What bargains did you find? . Frugal Resources: 1. 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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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 26, 2014

Recently we just relocated to Tucson, Arizona, and we’re finding that in some ways we need to start all over learning to be frugal in a new town. If, like us, you’re planning on relocating or just have, consider these tips to learn how to live frugally in your new location. Have my husband dye my hair.

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Saving Everyday

FEBRUARY 18, 2013

I actually knew a girl that said: “I don’t really need to save money”…er…REALLY? You make SO much money that “saving” just really isn’t necessary? Being a frugal minded person, it’s hard for me to relate to someone who isn’t. Have a frugal tip you’d like to share?

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Teresa's Deals

OCTOBER 2, 2015

I have (for many years) always wondered how to live frugally. I don’t remember if my family was frugal or not, most likely because I didn’t pay attention. As I grew older and had my own children, I thought, there has to be away to save money but never did learn how until I reached my late 30’s. Use Coupons.

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Teresa's Deals

OCTOBER 2, 2015

I have (for many years) always wondered how to live frugally. I don’t remember if my family was frugal or not, most likely because I didn’t pay attention. As I grew older and had my own children, I thought, there has to be away to save money but never did learn how until I reached my late 30’s. Use Coupons.

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Coupons Do Work

APRIL 14, 2016

’, and finally ‘how to save money on meat?’ ’ Here is the frugal way to save money when you want to purchase meat. EatWild.com is a great site to find local farmers and ranchers, and this site is a wonderful source for grass-fed meat and dairy products in the United States. Save Money.

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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. For more creative options, find a national park instead, because many offer low cost tours and other activities. Frugal Date Nights. Go Frugal' Be Treasure Hunters.

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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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The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 9, 2024

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. How did you become interesting in saving money? so I just needed to spend money carefully and save if I could. What’s your biggest frugal win?

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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. How We Saved this Week: All of the meat that I used this week for my menu was from the markdown section of the grocery store. Read: 10 Smart Tips to Save Money on Meat .

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 24, 2011

Are your shopping habits saving you money? If not, it’s time to learn some tricks on how to become a more frugal shopper! Take a good look at price comparison websites to get a handle on prices and you might be surprised at how much you can save by changing where you shop. So, are you a frugal shopper? Frugal Food Tips.

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JUNE 14, 2019

If you want to be really frugal, you can get a couple of gallons of water (or fill empty gallons up at home) and bring plastic cups for everyone during the trip. Packing your own cereal, fruit, lunch meat, cheese, peanut butter, and bread can save you TONS of money when traveling!

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Koupon Karen

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Whether for birthdays, holidays, or knocking out weekly shopping, finding ways to save money without compromising treats and essentials offers welcome budget alleviation. Savings unlock novel interests. Ethics and frugality can thrive together! Restaurant deals facilitate culinary adventures.

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 4, 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. How We Saved this Week: 1. We earn cash back on our credit card purchases and I have been saving up our points to cash them in for a $100 Lands’ End gift card. Unintended savings.

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The Frugal Girl

DECEMBER 18, 2023

How did you get interested in saving money? I remember a shirt that I loved wearing with a caption about saving energy by turning off lights. What is the “why” for saving? What’s your best frugal win? ?? But I did learn some things that I find I use today. I want to be frugal with a plan.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 4, 2012

Being frugal these days is very important. With the skyrocketing prices of everything and the worsening inflation, saving money and spending wisely are vital to be able to live comfortably. 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.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 19, 2011

Guest Post Author Bio: This is a guest post from Joe at Retire By 40 , where he blogs about his journey to early retirement by saving and investing. 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?

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 23, 2013

In the month of October, my challenge will be to find $1000. Mondays thru Saturdays in October, I will have ideas to help you find $1000 too. On Sundays, we’ll meet here to catch our breath, and let everyone know how we’re finding our $1000. That $140 needed to be saved instead of spent. Pack leftovers!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 9, 2014

You can create a frugal, meaningful Valentine’s Day that can be just as special to those you love AND can keep you on budget. Thanks to Pinterest, you can search and find literally hundreds of special foods for Valentine’s Day from desserts to fruits to eggs and toast. Go Frugal' Show Your Love with Food.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 1, 2015

I wonder if I’m really being frugal or if I am just being cheap. To me, frugal implies using resources in the wisest fashion and cheap implies a specific focus on getting the lowest price. I save tape and paper and old paint drop sheets. Cheap or frugal? Cheap or frugal? Cheap or frugal? Why pay more?

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The Frugal Girls

APRIL 8, 2024

Are you wondering… how do I find the best bargains at the TJ Maxx near me? When you know these secrets for how to find the best TJ Maxx Deals and Sales today, there will be no stopping you! appeared first on The Frugal Girls. You know you’re having a good day when you’re heading to TJ Maxx, right?

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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. Visit CreditDonkey.com to find and compare credit cards. Those who can properly manage their finances will have more success in the future, and find favor in the eyes of many others.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 12, 2012

Green and Frugal Burial. What if you could be as green and frugal when you enter the hereafter as you try to be now? Although this cemetery has not been qualified by the Green Burial Council, you can search on that site to find one. Related posts: 5 Ways to Go Green and Save Money at the Same Time.

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Saving Cents With Sense

OCTOBER 1, 2013

5 Frugal DIY Halloween Décor Ideas. If you just get a little creative, you can come up with some fun and frugal Halloween décor you can be proud of! 5 Frugal DIY Halloween Décor Ideas: 1. Find fun Halloween print outs. You are sure to have a good time and save a ton of cash. Take a look! Get spraying!

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 30, 2013

In the month of October, my challenge will be to find $1000. Mondays thru Saturdays in October, I will have ideas to help you find $1000 too. On Sundays, we’ll meet here to catch our breath, and let everyone know how we’re finding our $1000. Find a Part-Time Job. Find a Seasonal Part-Time Retail Job.

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Saving Cents With Sense

MARCH 3, 2014

If you are looking for a fun but frugal St. They are a fun and frugal way to get into the holiday spirit. We were able to find all three of these supplies at our local Dollar Tree store. ©2009-13 Saving Cents with Sense ™, a website of Saving Sense Media LLC. The post Frugal DIY: St. You can use them for St.

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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. In my kitchen, beans and rice are staples and find their way to our dinner table at least once a week. This is also a time saving freezer meal. Grilled Chicken & Black Bean Burritos from Passion for Savings.

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