The Frugal Girl

AUGUST 25, 2023

Zoe got off of work at 8:30 so she just got a fast food chicken sandwich. In a separate pan, sauteed a sliced green pepper, added some chopped kale, and threw in the last half of a tomato I had (chopped first). The post WIS, WWA | Last one before school appeared first on The Frugal Girl. Let’s see. for me this week.

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Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Another month of 2022 is in the books and another month of frugal-ing. I’m always looking for ways to save my family money to not only help us get through current higher food and gas prices but also to help us achieve our big financial goals. My Frugal Shenanigans! Share in the comments how you frugal-ed in August!

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Coupons Do Work

MARCH 1, 2016

Everything listed is frugal, easy and yummy! But eating these foods and doing workouts at home, you will lose weight in no time! Avocado: Avocado is super a nutritious fruit you can choose for a healthy diet (in fact Avocado was the first baby food my kids had, it is easy to make!). Get Nuts for abs (a good and truthful pun ).

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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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The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

for the opportunity to care for patients Last weekend was my first time doing real, on-site clinicals, and I felt thankful that there are people who are willing to let extremely green nursing students practice on them, waiting patiently while we bumble through our first efforts. Even though this one is always begging for food.

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Saving Cents With Sense

APRIL 14, 2014

Easy Plant Food Recipes with Three Ingredients or Less. If so, it sounds like your plants are hungry for a snack, and the perfect plant food can do the trick. Giving your plants and flowers nutrient rich plant food can really help them look their best and bloom to their fullest potential. But where do you begin? Replace the lid.

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Plants Flowers and Plants Recipes Food 103

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

We were poor, Mom and Dad lived every day showing us what it meant to ‘make it do’ and we often ‘did without’ Here are my thoughts on frugal ways to make things do. Use up your food. No one likes second hand food, but if you fix it differently the second time around it can still be appetizing.

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Making Do Making Green And Frugal Friends And Family Sale 219

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 14, 2012

Many people have the false belief that organic foods are a luxury that only a select few can afford. While organic foods are more expensive than non-organic foods, they can be more affordable than you might realize. They too are nice resources that you can use to find sources of organic food in your area.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 18, 2021

However, whilst we all have essential bills or borrowing we need to take on and maintain, some people are able to live as frugally as possible to help keep costs down and make their money go further. Here are 5 great tips for saving money by being frugal. Only Borrow What You Need. Take Advantage of Discounts.

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Frugal Lives Frugal Living Saving Money Money 100

Saving Cents With Sense

FEBRUARY 20, 2014

I quickly found that making my own baby food for my baby not only saved me money, but it also allowed me to know exactly what he was eating. The average cost of baby food jars is around $.50-$1.00 By making my own baby food from fresh in season fruits and vegetables that I was already buying for the rest of the family, I really saved!

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Couponing 101

JULY 20, 2019

Starbucks Hot Chocolate via My Frugal Adventures. Green Tea Lemonade via One Hungry Mama. I love lemonade and I love green tea. There are so many other amazing copycat recipes you can find online including some of their signature foods. Homemade Iced Mochaccino via Overtime Cook. Mochaccino? A definite staple in our home.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 23, 2013

I found some great, green, natural alternatives to cleaning chemicals that you may have in your cupboard already. Not only does the lemon’s acidity disinfect the cutting board, it also rids the board of those yucky food smells with it’s natural citrus scent. I think we all know this inherently.

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Cleaning Home Green And Frugal Microwaveable 213

Coupons Do Work

MARCH 31, 2015

Earth Day stuff : organic food items,, energy savers, Various Coupon booklets for organic products. Green Garlic. Greens (collards, Dandelion, Nettles). frugal tips monthly grocery sales april 2015 what to stock up on and other deals' Here is a list of Traditional April Promotions : Daylight Savings Time Promos.

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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. Frugal Kitchen in January: Meal Plan. Meal Plan.

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January Frugal Green And Frugal Homemade 130

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 15, 2013

Are you a savvy woman intent on greening your life? Do you grow your own food in your garden and buy the rest locally from farmers? Do you grow your own food in your garden and buy the rest locally from farmers? But have you considered greening your feminine hygiene items? Ugghh, right? If so, you’re not alone.

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Used Feminine Products Green And Frugal Re-use 173

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 4, 2013

From food waste to packaging to disposable items, there are a lot of resources being used by humans. If you find yourself throwing out a lot of food, you can remedy the problem by shopping with a list. Preserve Some of Your Food. Another way to prevent waste is to preserve some of your food. Nor is it healthy.

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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. I actually enjoy the thought of spring cleaning.

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Couponing 101

APRIL 23, 2012

Purina One Beyond Dog Food 3-3.5 Purina One Beyond Dog Food 3-3.5 Purina One Beyond Dog Food 3-3.5 Head over to Totally Target and My Frugal Adventures for more Target deals! Remember, you can use 1 Manufacturer Coupon AND 1 Target Coupon PER ITEM! Dixie Plates, Cups or Bowls $2 - $1.50/2

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 12, 2012

Whether it’s because “green” is in or because summer is coming to an end, lately I have been asked by almost everyone I know about the safety of the skincare products they have been using. Did you know that tens of thousands of chemicals are used in these products and that most of them are not tested for safety?

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Health and Beauty Green And Frugal Personal Care Green 213

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 26, 2014

In my quest to be more healthy over the past couple of years, I’ve been acutely aware of the imbalance between the cost of healthy, nutritious food, and the cost of unhealthy, food-like products (non foods). In grade school, did you ever do the science experiment with flowers and food colouring?

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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. 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. How did you live frugally this week?

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Saving With Shellie

JUNE 27, 2013

Organic Grapes are on sale at Whole Foods this Friday (6/28). You can get red or green, organic grapes for just $.99/lb. 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. I can’t even begin to tell you what an awesome deal this is!

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Coupons Do Work

MARCH 25, 2016

Easter is around the corner and the homemade egg dye is cheap , frugal and you probably have most of these ingredients in your house. These easy recipes for adding colors to your eggs the all-natural way, organic, and yes, this is the frugal way to have every-bunny happy., Every-bunny? 2 cups water. 1 tablespoon lemon juice.

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For the Mommas

APRIL 21, 2011

Here are this week’s Food Lion Coupon Matchups and Deals courtesy of Laura at A Frugal Chick. Green Giant Boxed Vegetables (9-10 oz) $1.00. 1 Green Giant Boxed Vegetables printable. $.50 Stride Gum (14 ct) $1.19. Use $1/2 coupon from 4/3/2011 Smart Source Insert. $.69 69 each when you buy 2 after coupon.

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Couponing 101

OCTOBER 15, 2012

Here are the best deals this week: Green Giant Seasoned Steamers $2 - $1/2 Green Giant Target Printable Coupon AND - (2) $1/1 Green Giant Printable Coupon OR - (2) 75¢/1 Green Giant Coupon (10/7 GM) = 50¢ - 75¢ ea. Head over to Totally Target and My Frugal Adventures for more Target deals!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 15, 2012

In the springtime, the grass is a lovely shade of green and flowers are blooming everywhere. All you need is a blanket and some food. It can be even cheaper if you make the food yourself, and since picnic food is easy to do, you should give it a try. Just pack up some drinks and food in the cooler and you are ready to go.

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Bank Banking Food and Drink Food and Wine 252

Saving Cents With Sense

JULY 31, 2013

My liquid dish detergent was green (as you can see), so our bubble solution was green, but if you don’t have a color or want something different, you could add a drop of food coloring. Glycerin is easy to find at at health food stores or online if you prefer that solution. Family Fun Frugal bubbles diy kids activities'

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Homemade Making Green And Frugal Kids and Family 86

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 22, 2013

Frugal Gardening 101 by Phoebe Hendricks. In Frugal Gardening 101: A Comprehensive Guide to Vegetable Gardening Without Breaking the Bank, Phoebe shares her passion for gardening and proves that vegetable gardening doesn''t have to be expensive. Simple Food {For Spring} by Shannon Stonger. Apartment Gardening by Jami Balmet.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 28, 2012

The American culture is wrought with excessive spending so it is no surprise that the typical household overspends on necessities such as food, gas, utilities, and phone usage. How to Save Money on Food. You cannot avoid spending money on food. Most importantly, reduce food waste. And, be sure to eat your leftovers!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 21, 2013

Isn’t wonderful to be able to attract the wild birds to your garden and help them out with extra food and a place to nest during a harsh winter? Unfortunately, when you put out food for the birds, word gets around the neighbourhood and before you know it, you have other wild critters coming to dine as well.

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Building Home and Garden Gardening Garden 180

Couponing 101

FEBRUARY 26, 2015

Tropical Green Smoothie via Avery Cooks 5. Electric Green Limeade via Linda Wagner 13. Simple 3 Ingredient Fruit Smoothie via Real Food Enthusiast 15. Green Booster Smoothie via Greatist 24. Green Warrior Protein Smoothie via Oh She Glows 26. Pineapple Mojito Green Smoothie via Simple Green Smoothies 27.

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New Year's Recipes Green And Frugal Juicers 40

Couponing 101

NOVEMBER 12, 2012

Del Monte Green Beans 65¢ - 50¢/4 Del Monte Green Beans Printable Coupon = 52¢ ea. AND Buy 2 Best Foods Mayo $3.49 Remember, you can use 1 Manufacturer Coupon AND 1 Target Coupon PER ITEM! It might be beneficial to print and carry a copy of Target’s Coupon Policy with you to the store.

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Frugal Luxuries

APRIL 19, 2018

~ This week wasn't as frugal as it could have been. We enjoyed a frugal sort-of mini vacation.going out for dinner with a nice group of friends in the evenings and visiting afterward was very relaxing and interesting. How did you practice the art of frugality this week? Mike went out of town for work for several days.

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Saving With Shellie

SEPTEMBER 18, 2013

GOOD DEALS Chobani Greek Yogurt - $1 -Use $ 30/1 Chobani Greek Yogurt coupon Final Price = $ 70 Dr. Praeger’s Vegetables Pancakes 12oz $3 -Use $1/1 Dr. Praeger’s coupon Final Price = $2 House Foods Organic Tofu - $1.50 -Use $1.50/2 2 House Foods Shirataki coupon Final Price = $1.50

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 16, 2012

My philosophy is to be balanced and that is why I not only focus on personal finance on this site but also discuss the other fundamentals of our existence: being healthy, living green, working hard, and giving back. The site has grown and changed so much and I owe it all to you, my readers. This site, like life, has taken me on a journey.

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Prizes Personal Finance Finance Giveaway 274

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2011

Going Frugal. Trent from The Simple Dollar discuss cost vs. quality and when frugality should come into play. Sustainable Personal Finance shares with us the first step in having a frugal wedding- attire. Going Green. Money Crashers shares with us 7 Ways to Reduce Food Waste- Freezing Food and Making Leftover Recipes.

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January Personal Finance Green And Frugal Finance 113

Saving With Shellie

DECEMBER 13, 2013

I know many of you are trying to choose more organic and healthy food options. 1/1 Simple Green All-Purpose Cleaner. $1/1 Be sure you Follow me on Pinterest and check out my boards for recipes , craft ideas and other frugal living tips ! 75/1 Any Clover Product. $1/1 1/1 Primal Treats Product. $1/1 1/1 Sunbutter Product. $1/1

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