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. How long have you been reading The Frugal Girl? Enjoying some outdoor time.

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Family Balance Sheet

JULY 7, 2022

It’s been a long time since I’ve shared a “How I Frugal-ed” post, but for a variety of reasons, I’m making a more conscious effort lately to flex my frugal muscles. Here’s how we frugal-ed in June. Because we were spending so much money on appliances, we bought an extended warranty.

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 1, 2020

April 2020 might go down as the most frugal month of my lifetime. With the global pandemic and the decline of our small business, I have flexed frugal muscles that I didn’t know I have. Operation Frugal Living is in full swing at my house. Frugal Kitchen in April: Free Ham? More frugal shenanigans!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 30, 2014

I have averaged 2-3 trips per year within North America, each one bringing different money saving (and splurging) opportunities and challenges. Something that I’ve found throughout all of my trips to the many different places I’ve visited, is that food is always a cost that is hard to contain. Go Frugal' Daily Deal Sites.

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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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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. We want to live WELL, on LESS Money. Meal Plan.

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The Frugal Girl

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

At the end of her email, she said, I wonder if you could address the importance of taking care of one’s mental health especially during really hard times, specifically in frugal ways. Second, I try to put nourishing food into my body. The post Q&A | frugal mental health, “why did you get a cat”?,

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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, . The goal is to be extremely intentional with our money, so we can put more towards our financial goals. 8 Action Steps for a Frugal February: 1 – Write a budget/spending plan for February. 2 – Track your cashflow.

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The Frugal Girl

DECEMBER 11, 2023

In my free time I enjoy canning and preserving food (well, I enjoy the results of it, ha!), How long have you been reading The Frugal Girl? How did you get interested in saving money? I grew up with frugal parents so it was ingrained in me from an early age. What’s your best frugal win? for anyone curious ?

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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. Frugal Kitchen in November: I stocked up on enough baking supplies at Wegman’s that should get us through most of 2021. a small gas fireplace: $100.

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The Frugal Girl

MARCH 11, 2024

How long have you been reading The Frugal Girl? I’ve been reading The Frugal Girl since retiring in 2015 and look forward to the blog every week. I especially enjoy Meet the Reader, Thankful Thursday and Five Frugal Things. How did you get interested in saving money? What’s your best frugal win?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 20, 2012

When you are at work, it is very easy to spend too much money on food. Many times offices are located close to coffee shops, fast food joints, and more. Most of this easily accessible food is not good for you, and it is expensive to boot. Many offices have refrigerators in break rooms where you can store food.

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 11, 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. Our mission: Live WELL, On LESS Money. Maybe even pick up a few extra to donate to the local food banks. How did you live frugally this week? I bake the boats in the oven.

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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. Our mission: Live WELL, On LESS Money. Everyone chips in though, but my mom and two aunts cook the bulk of the food. Frugal Resources: 1. The post Frugal Friday 11.25.16

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

The post How to Save Money From Salary Without Sacrificing Your Lifestyle appeared first on Penny Pinchin' Mom. Learning how to save money from your salary without sacrificing your lifestyle is a skill worthy of an entire course subject in the most prestigious of schools. I coupon and hunt for deals like a mad woman!

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The Frugal Girl

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Searching for information on food waste led me here. How did you get interested in saving money? What’s your best frugal win? ?? What’s an embarrassing money mistake you’ve made? I have put money into learning various ways to make money. So, the money was wasted, maybe.

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Teresa's Deals

AUGUST 24, 2015

If you are like me, you are always looking for ways to save money. You can save money in so many different ways from food, entertainment to travel and so much more. Personally, I do many of these to save money and the benefits are wonderful. Save Money On Groceries Without Coupons. How To Save Money On Clothing.

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 12, 2018

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. Our mission: Live WELL On LESS Money. What We Ate this Week: I make an effort each week to serve my family delicious food but still stick to the budget. How did you frugal 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

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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APRIL 1, 2021

But the truth is, we have the money. And while I don’t like parting with our money, I am grateful that this repair won’t send us into financial distress. Dave Ramsey suggests in his book, The Total Money Makeover (affiliate link) , that you create a starter emergency fund of $1000. It is NOT a spending account.

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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! Paying in cash and physically parting with money for your purchases means that you’re more likely to stop and think before you buy things compared to simply handing over a credit or debit card. Pay in cash.

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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 fact, it’s easy to lose money in an attempt to be frugal. Sacrificing Ethics.

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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. Our mission: Live WELL, On LESS Money. Don’t let the thought of clearance food scare you, I’ve been buying meat this way for many years and have never had a problem.

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Saving Everyday

FEBRUARY 15, 2014

The more of your hard earned money you can keep in your wallet, the more you have for things you need and want. I’m always looking for a new way to save money, so I love reading other people’s tips on how they save extra cash. Frugal Tip | Cook Big & Save Time, Groceries, & Energy. by Koupon Krazed.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 26, 2014

We learned how to stretch our money in Chicago, and we were fairly good at it. 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. Recognize that Some Frugal Skills Are Universal. Make our own laundry detergent. Ask the locals.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 14, 2013

Many people look instantly at their income as the source of their problems as soon as they are tight on money. Frugality may be just what most of us need. Here are five simple steps to achieve frugal living. Going on a spending spree is the fastest way to flush money down the drain. Money Tips' Save For The Future.

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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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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. Show Your Love with Food. One of the easiest ways to show your love on Valentine’s Day is with food. What’s your favorite frugal way to celebrate Valentine’s Day?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 19, 2011

Frugality means a lot of things for different people. This is because there are still a number of people who have trouble switching to a frugal lifestyle. This is why they spend their money on gadgets and extravagant travel getaways. At the same time, you should look at the many benefits frugality has provided in many people.

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 18, 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. Our mission: Live WELL, On LESS Money. 39/lb turkeys at Giant Food Stores. And at that price, it’s an easy way to make a big impact by donating to your local food banks.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 10, 2011

According to research, the average family throws away as much as $100 worth of food every month. As well as being incredibly wasteful, this is also money that most of us can’t afford to lose. Here are some tips for minimising your food wastage so that you’re not literally throwing money in the bin. Meal planning.

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Couponing 101

SEPTEMBER 24, 2012

One of the most common misconceptions about couponing is that we only eat junk food, and that is entirely not true. You can save money, stay on a frugal grocery budget, cut coupons, and eat healthy! Check out this really neat visual representation of what $10-$20 can buy you in terms of junk food and healthy food.

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The Frugal Girls

JANUARY 15, 2024

These popular Chili’s Menu Hacks for Chili’s restaurant specials will help you save money while indulging in your menu favorites at Chili’s, at the same time! And for me, scoring a deal also makes the food taste a whole lot better! appeared first on The Frugal Girls.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 19, 2011

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? It’s easy to have fun when you are willing to spend some money. We usually buy food though so it’s not that free. That’s nuts!

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Teresa's Deals

SEPTEMBER 2, 2015

If your like me, you are always looking for ways on how to save money for the Holidays. How To Save Money For Christmas. These are the tips that we use on how to save money for Christmas. These are the tips that we use on how to save money for Christmas. How to save money before Christmas. More Christmas Ideas.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 14, 2013

Now is the time to watch every penny that you spend, so that you can purchase more in the same budget or even better, put that money in emergency funds. Well, I can tell you a number of ways to save money on household expenses. If so, you are paying extra money. Do you have other money saving tips that you would like to share?

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