The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

If no one ever eats food at your house, you will never have dirty dishes. appeared first on The Frugal Girl. I was looking at a grouping of these terms the other day and I thought it would be fun to answer them in a blog post. Let’s just start from the top! Problem solved. They give what THEY think the other person should like.

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Couponing 101

MAY 26, 2011

You also have to consider that knowing exactly what goes into your food is priceless ! Tie it up with a cute ribbon and add it to a basket with a loaf of homemade bread and you have a delicious, inexpensive, and thoughtful gift! My Frugal DIY Experiment: Homemade Jelly is a post from Couponing 101. What do you think?

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Homemade DIY Frugal Reuse 84

Saving Everyday

JANUARY 1, 2015

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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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 6, 2013

This is a relatively inexpensive hobby. Another wonderful aspect of gardening is that it is not only inexpensive but it can actually save you money and you can actually earn money from it. Vegetable and herb gardens can be a source of food, which can help you save money on food expenses. How I’m Inherently Frugal.

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Saving With Shellie

MARCH 26, 2015

If you are looking for some inexpensive baby food pouches, there’s a nice deal on Earth’s Best Organic Food pouches today from Kids Woot. at Target and Whole Foods. 1 Case Earth’s Best Organic Food Pouches – $7.99. 2 Cases Earth’s Best Organic Food Pouches – $15.98.

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Saving With Shellie

JUNE 27, 2013

Organic Grapes are on sale at Whole Foods this Friday (6/28). To get Organic grapes so inexpensively is really a steal. Whole Foods does not offer rain checks on one day sale items and since this is such a great deal, the selection may get picked over quickly. You can get red or green, organic grapes for just $.99/lb.

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Saving With Shellie

JUNE 16, 2014

Fruit flies can lay up to 500 eggs at a time near the surface of ripening foods, in sink drains, garbage bags and even sponges. I love this method because it’s non-toxic and vinegar is very inexpensive. I love this method because not only is it inexpensive and safe to use around my little boys but it’s pretty fun for them too.

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Frugal Luxuries

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

Frugality. The quality of being frugal is one so powerful as to change lives and affect history. Frugality allows you to govern your destiny and produce in your life a lovely fertile garden of material and intangible wealth. Source (Exercising) The Art of Frugality. Abandoning it has been the ruin of fortunes.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 5, 2012

Food and Drink. You don’t even have to make the party an official potluck, and you can enlist family members to help you prepare all the food. Be Casual – Don’t focus on expensive food and drinks. Your guests want good food and a good time, which doesn’t necessarily mean that they want things like crab tartlets.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 13, 2014

To us, the more important aspects of our wedding are the food (everyone remembers the food), the venue, and the photos. We are buying the lavender from a local lavender farm and it should be quite inexpensive. Go Frugal' Invitations.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 16, 2011

My own personal rule of thumb when I cook is that the dish needs to be easy to prepare, inexpensive to make, and taste delicious. There is a reason that Jello salad is a staple at picnics… they are very inexpensive to make. The trick to keeping this option frugal is to use whatever fruit is in season (in season = cheap).

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 27, 2014

If not, pass it up no matter how inexpensive it is. Easy Foods to Make at Home Instead of Buying at the Store Save Money: Buy These 7 Items Used How to Be a Frugal Shopper How to Save Money on Transport Costs The Easiest Ways to Save Money on Household Expenses. Go Frugal Money Tips' What will you use it for?

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Public Transit Money Tickets Consumerism 215

Saving With Shellie

JANUARY 3, 2014

Jamba Juice is offering two of their small-sized smoothies for just $2 each , including: the Whole Food Nutrition™ Smoothie and the Fit ‘n Fruitful™ Smoothie. Start 2014 off with a healthy and inexpensive treat! 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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Whole Foods Inexpensive Frugal Lives Frugal Living 45

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 2, 2022

Local fairs & festivals – Look for local fairs and festivals for low-cost games, food, and activities. Summer Food: Our diet changes over the summer. Homemade Ice Cream in a Bag – This is a fun frugal summer activity for the kids. My state of PA has 93 rail-trails that cover over 1000 miles. 40 Summer Desserts.

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Budgeting Budget Friends And Family Sale Home and Garden 130

Saving Cents With Sense

JUNE 24, 2013

Take a look at these ten evening activities your family can enjoy for less and see how easy it is to fill those evening hours with frugal fun! While you enjoy the music serve inexpensive drinks and snacks such as fruit juice and popcorn. Visit the local dollar store for inexpensive door prizes you can raffle off each hour.

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Activism Family Inexpensive Kids and Family 104

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 7, 2013

To the same effect of cleaning out your closet, having less food will help make this job easier. If the ingredient stays in my pantry for longer than two months after having done this, and it’s not crossed off of my “inventory” list, I donate it to the Food Bank. When do you start on spring cleaning?

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Coupons Do Work

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

Inexpensive food like ramen. Mayonnaise. Crackers- soup and oyster. Peanut butter- crunchy and smooth. Assortment of sauces like tobacco sauce, steak sauce, BBQ sauce. Variety of dried fruits. Baking soda, baking powder. Vanilla for baking. Box of stuffing for just in case. Onion, garlic, basil. Cornstarch.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 27, 2017

Whole Foods is a real behemoth that has great, healthy food but is also adept at sucking money out of your wallet. You just need a commitment to find the cheap foods that fit your training regimen and nutrition program. Beans are an excellent source of inexpensive protein. This is exactly what you need to be reading.

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Saving Cents With Sense

NOVEMBER 4, 2014

Take a look below at how to save on your holiday dinner while still enjoying all of the foods you love! Give each person an inexpensive ingredient or side item they can be in charge of so some of the financial burden comes off of you. Focus on inexpensive fillers. This Easy and Inexpensive Pumpkin Dip is also a fun option.

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Saving With Shellie

JULY 29, 2014

With blueberries in season now and fairly inexpensive, it’s the perfect time to make this yummy summer dessert. In another bowl, mash blueberries using a potato masher (you could also use a blender or food processor). Recipes Frugal Living' . . Blueberry Crumble is the perfect dessert for a backyard BBQ!

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Recipes Frugal Lives Frugal Living Desserts 72

Saving With Shellie

JUNE 25, 2014

These often pay themselves off after one or two visits, the rest you can consider free beyond gas and food. Cheap hotel - When traveling to a park out of town and you have to stay overnight aim for an inexpensive, clean hotel, without the bells and whistles. Frugal Travel Frugal Living' inside the park.

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Amusement Park Hotel Frugal Lives Frugal Living 90

Saving With Shellie

APRIL 4, 2014

I try not to buy food dyes and we eat lots of real foods instead of processed ones. Even better, you don’t need to buy a bunch of fancy, organic food dyes. It is so simple, inexpensive, and a great way to embrace a more natural lifestyle. I thought, why not carry that over into our Easter eggs? Deals Around Town'

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Easter Food and Drink Simple Wellness 111

Saving With Shellie

APRIL 30, 2013

Plus you’ll find frugal recipes and craft ideas too. My Favorite Features in Each Issue of All You Magazine : Coupons: Every issue of All You contains valuable coupons for fashion, food, makeup and household basics. Already subscribe? Check out page 108 of your May issue. You’ll find a freebie tip from Yours Truly.

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All You Magazine Magazines Inexpensive Frugal Recipes 45

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 2, 2012

Most people will read this, and think “yeah, there are a lot of ways to save money on food…” While there are many good tips about how to save on your groceries that’s not the only place where we spend too much money in the kitchen. It’s also one of the places in our home where we often inadvertently spend too much money.

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Saving Money Kitchen Money Reuse 202

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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The Frugal Girl

MARCH 4, 2024

How long have you been reading The Frugal Girl? I started reading The Frugal Girl about two years before I escaped from the workforce, which was almost eight years ago. Although my parents never specifically taught me about finances, they lived a frugal life by necessity. What’s your best frugal win?

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Green And Frugal Kids and Family Hotel Frugal 180

Saving With Shellie

FEBRUARY 14, 2014

Plus you’ll find frugal recipes and craft ideas too. What You Can Expect in Each Issue of All You Magazine : Coupons: Every issue of All You contains valuable coupons for fashion, food, makeup and household basics. With high coupon totals each month (more than $60 recently), this magazine pays for itself many times over.

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All You Magazine Magazines Health and Beauty Inexpensive 63

Couponing 101

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

Since you would have probably otherwise discarded these ingredients, using them to make an easy broth in your Instant Pot is like getting free food. Use Simple, Inexpensive Ingredients. You can drink the broth plain or add more ingredients to make it a soup. Some of the cheapest ingredients available often take a longer time to cook.

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Saving Everyday

FEBRUARY 13, 2012

This is my weekly Pinterest roundup of my favorite frugal ideas from the past week and be sure to follow Saving Everyday on Pinterest too!! Well, here’s an inexpensive homemade version found over at the blog Domestic Charm. Well, here’s an inexpensive homemade version found over at the blog Domestic Charm.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JUNE 18, 2013

Gather your swimsuits, towels, and sunscreen and see how you too can enjoy a wet and wild (and frugal) summer! Mix food coloring with small amounts of water to act as paint and then brush the colors on to your ice globes. Did you notice how inexpensive it is to pull these fun activities off? Frugal kids activities summer fun'

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Activism Kids Kids and Family Bank 91

The Frugal Girl

AUGUST 23, 2023

Basically, they consist of people noisily arranging food/toiletries/drinks in aesthetically-pleasing storage containers or drawers, rather than storing them in the packaging they came in. I also understand that some food containers are not meant for use over time. Even if you used inexpensive containers, buying so many would add up.

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Video Food and Drink Chiquita Package 242

Saving With Shellie

FEBRUARY 21, 2014

Plus you’ll find frugal recipes and craft ideas too. What You Can Expect in Each Issue of All You Magazine : Coupons: Every issue of All You contains valuable coupons for fashion, food, makeup and household basics. With high coupon totals each month (more than $60 recently), this magazine pays for itself many times over.

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All You Magazine Magazines Health and Beauty Inexpensive 51

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 23, 2014

Food/shopping. Fast food was rare. Most food at the grocery store came from the USA. The only discount store was the 5 and dime aka ‘the dime store’ It did not sell food (except 1 penny candies). Cheap (not just inexpensive, I mean cheap – easy to break) toys came from post-war Japan. Go Frugal'

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Growing Home and Garden Radios Kids and Family 180

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 22, 2013

We all want to interact with people who don’t smell, keep their hair clean and don’t have food fragments stuck in their teeth. 11 Fast, Cheap Ways to Look Younger Effective and Inexpensive Beauty Treatments Make Your Own Beauty Products The Importance of Protecting Your Skin from the Sun Save Money on Hair Care.

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Saving With Shellie

APRIL 2, 2013

Plus you’ll find frugal recipes and craft ideas too. What You Can Expect in Each Issue of All You Magazine : Coupons: Every issue of All You contains valuable coupons for fashion, food, makeup and household basics. Already subscribe? Check out page 9 of your March issue. You’ll find a coupon tip from Yours Truly.

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All You Magazine Magazines Health and Beauty Inexpensive 45

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 4, 2012

Central PA, home to the state capitol, Harrisburg, and its surrounding communities offer a variety of activities during the summer that will make your 2012 Staycation exciting, fun, adventurous, but yet inexpensive. The event features wares from local artists and craftsmen, as well as great food, fun games, and exciting amusement rides.

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Pennsylvania Home and Garden Museum Amusement Park 157

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 11, 2012

Easy and Inexpensive Ways to Revamp Your Home for the Holidays Holiday decorating can be a lot of fun. So if you’re looking for a way to throw the same lavish soiree you do every year but with a limited budget in mind, here are a few tips to help you get the most bang for your buck. It is not only a way to feel festive during this time.

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