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Q&A | frugal mental health, “why did you get a cat”?, and phones for kids

The Frugal Girl

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. Monitoring messages and what he’s looking up, etc.

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Q&A | cinnamon, SIM, jeans, and grocery spending

The Frugal Girl

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. Related: A post about freezing food in glass jars. And here’s a post about freezing food odds and ends. Here’s my cinnamon bread recipe , in case you want to make some!)

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Presto Dehydro Electric Food Dehydrator – $28.94

Saving With Shellie

I’ve always wanted to own a food dehydrator. I think it would be fun (and frugal) to dry some of my own fruit and make some jerky for snacks. I’m seriously considering grabbing this Presto 06300 Dehydro Electric Food Dehydrator that I just found on Amazon for only $28.94. It’s regularly priced at $59.99

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Whole Foods One Day Sale: Atlantic Salmon – $8.99/lb

Saving With Shellie

For today only (10/18) Whole Foods has a featured sale on their Responsibly Farmed™ Atlantic salmon for $8.99/lb. That means no parasiticides or phosphate and sulfite preservatives; low density pens so fish have room to swim and stay healthy; and farmers monitor water quality to prevent pollution.

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Is Credit Karma Accurate? I Tested It & Here’s What I Learned

Penny Pinchin' Mom

Being credit-worthy is almost as important as being frugal. “Regardless of what our national credit rating is, people will always want a roof over their heads, food on their tables, fuel for their cars, and clothes on their backs.” That being said, credit karma monitoring is free and accurate. You will need a loan.

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Pyrex 4-Cup Round Glass Storage Set of 4 – $14

Saving With Shellie

It is ideal for leftovers or to take food with you on the go. Also, don’t miss out on the great deal on a Baby Monitor , also at Walmart! Be sure you Follow me on Pinterest and check out my boards for recipes , craft ideas and other frugal living tips ! This set is regularly $20.

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Meet a Reader | Mary from Reflections Around the Campfire

The Frugal Girl

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?