The Frugal Girl
JANUARY 9, 2024
I can remember quite a few years in college and grad school when my part-time jobs juuuuust barely covered my expenses (and sometimes not even that!) We splurge on travel, celebrations and presents for our kids. I can’t resist buying them high-quality, special presents for their birthdays and adoption day celebrations.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
MAY 10, 2012
The Skilled Investor , Editor Budgeting and Economics Little House presents The Five Tool Budgeter posted at Little House in the Valley , saying, “In baseball, a five-tool player is one who excels in some of the game’s major skills: fielding, base running, hitting for power, hitting for contact, and throwing ability. PPlan presents U.S.
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Prairie Eco-Thrifter
JANUARY 30, 2017
Yet newlyweds as well as long time married folks may not even be aware of some of the money tricks they or their spouse could be using. Believe me, I know, I’ve been married for 45 years and am still finding some of those tricks. I once wanted to surprise my spouse with a really nice anniversary present. Revenge spending.
Nicoles Nickels
DECEMBER 27, 2012
Christmas came and went regardless of my being “ready” We had plenty of food, plenty of presents, plenty of fun and love and not enough sleep. Thankfully, I’ve been able to live with my daughter and her family and I have a little part time job to help keep the ship afloat. I’m very grateful.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
AUGUST 17, 2017
Failure to find out how to land a job after school. Time to find out. Go find the college ‘placement’ or ‘career’ department online and check out what they have. Current job postings for full-time and part-time opportunities. They offer: Career education. Resumé critiques.
The Frugal Girl
FEBRUARY 14, 2024
He wants to retire early so he can do more woodworking, electronic fixing, and maybe work at a winery or brewery part-time. Hardest: I find it hard to balance saving money with making memories. I love travel, but more so because I like trying new foods and spending time with loved ones. I haven’t decided yet.
Saving Everyday
OCTOBER 3, 2022
Finding legit ways to make money for Christmas can be frustrating. Back in my day, we didn’t have Facebook Marketplace, so I had to find other ways to sell things like yard sales, pawn shops, and flea markets. She finds most of the products she sells at yard sales and Goodwill outlets, where you pay a set price per pound.
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