The Frugal Girl

DECEMBER 18, 2023

That’s part of the “life” issues.) Searching for information on food waste led me here. But I did learn some things that I find I use today. I save money where I can to keep it frugal, like by using apps, coupons, value menus, etc. They work, at least they did the last time I used them.

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Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 1, 2016

This post is sponsored GIANT Food Stores and Build Your Influence Summit. As an avid cook, I devour any food related resource that I find… pun intended… I search cooking magazines, blogs, Facebook pages, Pinterest boards, and websites looking for fresh inspiration for our weekly meal plans or my holiday entertaining menu.

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Saving In Akron

FEBRUARY 16, 2012

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 13, 2014

I am getting married in the summer of 2014, and we’re therefore in the throes of wedding planning. Throughout this flurry of activity, we’re also being very mindful of our budget. To us, the more important aspects of our wedding are the food (everyone remembers the food), the venue, and the photos.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 15, 2013

Do you grow your own food in your garden and buy the rest locally from farmers? If so, you’re well on your way to reducing your carbon footprint and protecting the Earth. Is that what you’re thinking? If so, you’re not alone. That means for centuries, women have been using reusable cloth pads.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 27, 2023

If you’re trying to find the small business idea that’s right for you, ask yourself the following questions: Where is there a need in the market, and how can your skills satisfy that need? Your less math-friendly entrepreneurs could use your help in keeping their personal and business finances in order.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 29, 2011

Defining the two major terms in our discussion will keep us in track with the issues involved because at first glance, globalization and environment appears to be unrelated. Environmental Issues. Exploitation and use of natural resources including mineral deposits, forest and land use are the major issues here.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 5, 2012

Here’s some top ideas to save you money and ease your conscience: Waste Less Food. It’s amazing how much food we waste in the Western world. Instead of pouring your money straight into the trash, try to make a conscious effort to only buy the food that you will actually use. Use Less Energy.

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Couponing 101

JANUARY 15, 2019

per issue, which is an 82% discount on the cover price. With this magazine, you’ll get tips to prepare tasty meals using fresh, readily available ingredients, ensuring that you’ll never run out of innovative recipes that will delight your family. And Amazon is here to make it more affordable! This comes out to about $0.55

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

My condo association has been struggling for 6 years to build up a reserve fund to handle big future maintenance items, such as re-roofing. Then the board decided to re-stain prematurely. If you give into your desire to eat out at the fast food joint every day, you may develop a habit that leads to financial imbalance or heath issues.

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Saving Everyday

JUNE 2, 2014

They’re flame-grilled, moist, and come on a fresh, soft bun – the way a burger should be. I saw a lady making a Mexican burger using the toppings for the taco salads, which is a great idea! I saw a lady making a Mexican burger using the toppings for the taco salads, which is a great idea! And, I was stuffed!

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Nicoles Nickels

AUGUST 9, 2013

He has had a few health problems and she is trying to eliminate gluten as an issue. The ingredients are foods I love, like pecans & oatmeal. If you don’t have the ingredients or they’re not on sale near you, you could easily print and save the recipes for later use! I hope my daughter makes some soon!

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 14, 2013

On Sundays, we’ll meet here to catch our breath, and let everyone know how we’re finding our $1000. Yes, there are coupons, but you don’t have to use them to reduce your grocery bill. I do not use a lot of coupons–mostly because I find so few for products that we use. 20 Ways to Use Ripe Bananas.

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Couponing 101

JUNE 17, 2020

And if you’re already daydreaming about your next trip, mini sizes are also available. This bakery makes several mouth-watering options, but the OG “Mari” Christmas Pie is especially innovative, using Japanese white sweet potatoes. Renew You Body Butter specializes in luxury, organic skincare. Beauty Babez Body Bar.

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Clothing and Accessories Bath and Body Works Health and Beauty Clothes 105

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 28, 2014

We don’t want to make our families miserable with bland meals, boring snacks, and not enough food in the house, but we must stay on budget. I did something different this month and used cash instead of my debit card. I found it easier to keep a tab on my grocery spending and I’m going to continue to use cash.

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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. Who uses so much stuff that they have to do restocks like this all the time? Even if you used inexpensive containers, buying so many would add up.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2021

If you are self-employed, work for a company or in an industry that is unstable, or maybe you or someone in your family has medical issues, you might want to save 6-12 months of expenses. When we’re crazy busy and the family is demanding that they be fed, I always have the ingredients for spaghetti on hand. Try freezer cooking.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 1, 2012

Without a routine, we often reach for prepackaged foods at the store, or grab takeout. A meal plan helps us better focus our shopping efforts to avoid impulse spending, and we are able to make sure that we have time to prepare our healthier meals. Now that my family is settling into a routine, it’s much easier to plan our meals.

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Saving With Shellie

JANUARY 18, 2011

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 23, 2015

Every summer we take a week to focus on our girls, fitness, good food and spending time with our extended family that we vacation with. My husband and I even use the drive time to our destination as time to talk through any goals, issues or other plans. Follow the same principle that we use to pay for yearly expenses.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 20, 2011

I spent a lot of time scouring the newspapers and seldom yielded any coupons that I could use. I’m a vegetarian and I eat quite a bit of organic foods, so my diet doesn’t match up with many manufacturer’s coupons. The overlap is surprisingly dangerous, and if you ignore the issue, you can end up in trouble.

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Nicoles Nickels

JANUARY 27, 2013

I just had salad and veggies but I know there were a lot of hidden calories and fat in the salad dressing as well as whatever was used to cook the veggies. It’s so much easier at home when I can control more how my food is cooked but eating out is a part of life! If you’re interested, his site is [link].

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The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Today we’re meeting a reader who’s been here since 2009 (!!) Tell us a little about yourself. I don’t use it much, but I have run background checks for divorced friends who are dating again through online apps. and she’s had a bunch of interesting jobs, including being a private investigator on the side.

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Saving Everyday

DECEMBER 10, 2015

My pumpkin black bean brownies are so rich and fudgy that your guests will never know they’re healthy! Speaking of pumpkin, Healthy Living Made Simple Magazine has some awesome tips for using pumpkin in this month’s issue! One of them suggested using leftover pumpkin pie in smoothies – genius!

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Nicoles Nickels

MARCH 25, 2011

Whether you’re hosting a casual party on a lantern-lit patio, or satisfying an after-school feeding frenzy for the kids and all their friends, Any’tizers snack varieties are the perfect match for every occasion. Tyson even sent me a nifty apron to wear as I cooked the food! The QuesaDippers had salsa come with them.

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Koupon Karen

JANUARY 7, 2024

Healthcare professionals can also advise on the safe use of supplements, especially for men with chronic conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, or liver issues. Ensure you’re consuming a diverse range of nutrients from food before relying on supplements.

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The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Today, we’re meeting a reader who has managed to live for 2.5 Tell us a little about yourself When asked the question “Where are you from? My interest in frugality is less about saving money specifically, and more about making good use of the resources I have. years with no car (and two small kids!).

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The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 29, 2024

We’re meeting an Arkansas reader today and initially, I thought she was the first one! Tell us a little about yourself Greetings from the NW corner of Arkansas, where I was born (around 40+ years ago) and raised. We use the eggs, harvest meat & if I can’t get out to hunt venison we’ve had friends give us meat.

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Nicoles Nickels

JUNE 5, 2011

Print now, hold on to them, and wait for a good deal to use them! FYI – sometimes coupons reset several times each month so even if you have already printed 2 of a certain coupon, try to print it again – if you’re lucky, it was reset and you can print 2 more! NEW Nutro Pet Food Rewards Click & Save.

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Nicoles Nickels

JANUARY 8, 2012

Print now, hold on to them, and wait for a good deal to use them! FYI – sometimes coupons reset several times each month so even if you have already printed 2 of a certain coupon, try to print it again – if you’re lucky, it was reset and you can print 2 more! Baby Alive Food, Juice or Diaper Refill Packs, Save $3.00/2.

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Saving With Shellie

MARCH 14, 2011

In Japan this is not the case, most bonds issues are purchase by domestic Japanese companies. Any amount will help bring food, water and medical supplies to those in need. Plus, Only 2% of all donations are used to cover overhead. When your kids or spouse ask why, tell them you’re sending your meat to Japan.

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Nicoles Nickels

FEBRUARY 5, 2012

Print now, hold on to them, and wait for a good deal to use them! FYI – sometimes coupons reset several times each month so even if you have already printed 2 of a certain coupon, try to print it again – if you’re lucky, it was reset and you can print 2 more! NEW Alexia Foods, Save $1.25/1. Aleve-D, Save $2.00/1.

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Nicoles Nickels

FEBRUARY 19, 2012

Print now, hold on to them, and wait for a good deal to use them! FYI – sometimes coupons reset several times each month so even if you have already printed 2 of a certain coupon, try to print it again – if you’re lucky, it was reset and you can print 2 more! All You Magazine Feb Issue, Save $0.50/1.

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 1, 2016

Are you shocked by how much you’re paying at the check out and how little food is actually in your cart? These strategies won’t leave your family miserable with bland meals, boring snacks and not enough food in the house either. Use this month as a challenge to see how far you can slash your grocery spending.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 6, 2012

It’s modeled much like Michael Pollans Food Rules with many one-page rules that give short but useful tidbits of information. I have finally listed many of the financial resources, firms, services, and products that I personally use and recommend. See how withdrawing money woks and when you’re able to.

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Money Finance Personal Finance Real Estate 133

Nicoles Nickels

NOVEMBER 26, 2014

And, the Remix channel re-blends every time before dispensing a drink to ensure smooth texture. Product Name: Soft Cable Knit Infinity Scarf Purchase Information: [link] Product Price: Regular Price- $32.95, but use the coupon code GIFT to get it for $9.95 & FREE SHIPPING! or full (60 oz.) Makes a great gift!

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Family Balance Sheet

JULY 9, 2015

Everyone had unique motivation for working towards debt freedom: Jackie and her husband were sick of the stress that goes along with money issues. Acadia’s advice is to be creative and think about your talents and gifts and how you could use them to make extra money. If you’re not a numbers nerd, you need to become one.

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