The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Also, you’d be hiring your neighbor’s landscaping company and supporting a small business. If you’re new here: one of the things that first made me think that I might want to be a nurse was walking through the stillbirth of my niece and the subsequent joyful birth of her sister ), so OB has my heart.) Understandable.

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The Frugal Girl

OCTOBER 31, 2023

I’ve mentioned before that I have very small ear canals, which makes most earbuds painfully large. For one thing, I have 22 chapters of reading assigned. What frugal things have you been up to? The post Five Frugal Things | Cat: 2, Earbuds: 0 appeared first on The Frugal Girl.

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The Frugal Girl

OCTOBER 17, 2023

We ate it for dinner last night with sweet potato fries, and tonight I will make a small batch of chicken and biscuits with the leftover meat. What frugal things have you been up to lately? The post Five Frugal Things | white tees aplenty appeared first on The Frugal Girl.

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The Frugal Girl

MARCH 6, 2024

The repeated defrosting cycles tend to cause freezer burn on foods pretty quickly, so I try not to keep things in my kitchen freezer for long at all. It is a nice safe space to practice things, but of course, it does not compare to what you learn when you take care of actual people. Related: A post about freezing food in glass jars.

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The Frugal Girl

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

But for five days following a yellow jacket encounter, it’s pretty fabulous. I know not everyone can handle seeing body stuff, so I’m just gonna put links in here to the photos of my feet after the sting, in case you are like me and are interested in this type of thing! ? appeared first on The Frugal Girl.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 5, 2014

That was about five years ago now, and thus far, I’ve stayed true to my promise. Do you know how often I do those things now? Five years ago, moderation was a hot chocolate at breakfast, a soda and salad at lunch, chips for snack, and Annie’s mac n cheese for dinner. Those 20 pesky pounds were gone for good.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 14, 2013

Frugality may be just what most of us need. Here are five simple steps to achieve frugal living. Remove all the unnecessary expenses, or the things that you can-do-without. 5 Ways To Save Money In College How To Be a Frugal Family. Master the Art of Budgeting. Budgeting is simply spending just within your means.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 20, 2017

frugal and are careful not to spend on frivolous things. One thing that is really important to us is serving. medical bills, a small credit card, both of our cars, and student loans. We tackled our small credit card balance, then our. We sacrificed for our first few years of marriage, knowing things would.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 25, 2014

I love to buy things second hand. I’m in good company with my love of all things used. Many small appliances now break after only a year or two of use, but older ones tend to be more durable. We got rid of this when we moved, so I only owned it for about five years. Go Frugal Go Green'

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 8, 2016

After a number of years of ‘making do or doing without’ a person discovers ways of doing things that work – using minimal resources. Here are a few things I’ve come up with or utilized over my 67 years on the planet. Step five, wipe up the cleanser and towel dry. This works best for small holes.

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The Frugal Girl

OCTOBER 10, 2023

I noticed there was a small piece of baguette left, so I cut it up and made some quick skillet croutons to put on top of my soup. What frugal things have you been up to lately? P.S. In last week’s Five Frugal Things post , some of you wondered if Zoe’s skirt was gray or blue.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 3, 2014

After 10 years of not having enough money to buy new things, I found my dream job and started getting high pay. For me, going to sales is not just a means to find things I need at rock bottom prices, it is also entertainment. I didn’t have to do a thing to these pieces except get them home and hose them off.

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The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

How long have you been reading The Frugal Girl? I’ve been a years-long reader of Frugalwoods, and I think that a Frugal Girl article on piano playing popped up as a recommendation based on my membership in the Frugalwoods Facebook page. What’s your best frugal win? What’s one thing you splurge on?

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The Frugal Girl

OCTOBER 16, 2023

If you’ve been living the frugal life for any length of time, you’ve no doubt had a frugal activity backfire on you. So, what do you do when a frugal activity backfires? Maybe it’s a situation like my yogurt; it’s a frugal activity you’ve done a million times, but this one time it was a fail.

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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?” How long have you been reading The Frugal Girl? I also do not want her to have to take out so many loans and other things that I felt like I had to do to build my life. What’s your best frugal win?

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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. SillySimple presents Frugal Gardening: Seed Starting Part I posted at Silly Simple Living.

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Saving With Shellie

SEPTEMBER 18, 2014

Heat a small bowl of vinegar. Wait five minutes, then flush again with cold water. Clean Thermoses – Yes, those ridiculously difficult things to clean; especially if your child insists on milk at lunchtime. Then add a small amount of uncooked rice. Frugal Tips and Tricks Frugal Living'

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 15, 2015

While you might not succeed immediately, there are some things you can do to increase the chances that your partner will join you in your quest for healthier habits. Remember that one of the best things you can do is be a good example to get your partner interested in joining you. Don’t Nag. Do what you can to avoid nagging.

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The Frugal Girl

MARCH 4, 2024

We live on the side of a small mountain in a quiet, rural town, but we’re less than 20 miles from a city of about 25,000 people and its shopping and dining opportunities. How long have you been reading The Frugal Girl? Although my parents never specifically taught me about finances, they lived a frugal life by necessity.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 11, 2011

You see, it doesn’t matter how you decide to celebrate it, whether you stay at home or go out, but one thing is for sure…kissing. Hershey’s Kisses kiss : Prepare a small bag of Hershey’s Kisses and slip it into your loved one’s purse, briefcase, or lunch kit. Instantly after this happens, kiss one another.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 4, 2011

Five Cent Nicke l shares with us the top ten web-based money management tools there are out there. We must get better at shutting things down and unplugging them when we are not using them. Going Frugal. Small Steps for Big Change reminds us to invest in some good quality and realistic winter gear. What a great resource.

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Saving Everyday

FEBRUARY 10, 2015

Getting five servings of fresh fruits and vegetables isn’t always easy – or affordable! Here are a few things I personally do to save. Get to know the vendors and try to buy from those who have small, local farms. You can also do things like grow your own garden, co-op, go to u-pick farms, and use coupons.

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Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 2, 2016

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Richard of Frugality Magazine , where he shares frugal living tips for financial freedom. However, working in retail as I did, I was never a “big earner” While I tried to repay my student debt, the small payments I could afford made very little inroads. Where are you from?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 21, 2011

I guess I have been making an effort to notice the great things in my life lately and it has been paying off; I go through most days feeling really content and happy. Small Steps Before Change talks about the hush hush subject of financial infidelity. Better take a look to make sure you are doing the same thing. Going Frugal.

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Saving With Shellie

FEBRUARY 12, 2015

Here are a few things I loved about the camera and why I think it’s the best option on the market right now for families looking for features and affordability. :: Simple Setup, Sleek Design Out of the box I was shocked at how easy it was to set up the IZON camera. I also loved how small it was. Deals Around Town'

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