Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 25, 2016

My mother hosted her side of the family. Everyone chips in though, but my mom and two aunts cook the bulk of the food. Saturday: I am roasting a turkey for my family, mostly for the leftovers, but also so the 4 of us can sit down as a family for a big meal. We’re going to take the time and enjoy a family night.

Frugal 100

Frugal Fridays Leftovers Financial Goals 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 30, 2012

The Whole Earth Catalog and Mother Earth News fueled the movement with tips and tools. My Grandma, living history demonstrations, re-constructed towns and a book called Foxfire 3 helped me do so. I loved the idea of learning how to churn butter, weave, make candles, and use the bounty of nature as our forefathers and mothers did.

Used 188

Used Flowers and Plants Student Hunts 188

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.

Real Estate 52

Real Estate Re-use Podcasts Work 52

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 30, 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. April Wins : By using the same strategies from March , I was able to stay within our grocery budget of $450. This will be a challenge where we’ll need discipline, support, and planning.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Groceries Grocery 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 21, 2014

While we have had our share of violence in the country during our lifetimes, there has been no all out war, such as our great-grandfathers suffered during the Civil War or our founding fathers and mothers endured during the Revolution. Many of us have instant access to much of the world’s knowledge and opinion, via the internet.

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United States Money Plumbing Mobile Phone 162

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2015

When you can reuse or re-purpose an item, you are not only saving it from the landfills, but you are also saving the expense and energy which would have been expended when you recycle. I cut a heavy blue plastic trash bag into triangles, stapled them over a rope and hung the rope across the driveway to block those drivers from using it.

Reuse 100

Reuse Recycle Recycled Recycling 100

Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 18, 2015

But when I became a mother for the first time, I realized that I could not raise a family on cereal and I soon realized that I needed to manage our grocery expenses and cook beyond a box. At the same time I discovered Ina Garten roasting a chicken on the Food Network. Use your judgement. But it is first come, first serve.

Freezers 100

Freezers Cooking Re-use Package 100

Saving Everyday

JULY 2, 2023

With the exception of a good old-fashioned tomato sandwich, this Tangy Tomato Dressing is my new favorite way to use them! When you make your own, you’re in control of what goes in it and can add as much or as little of each ingredient as you like. Drizzle over greens, grilled protein, or use in pasta salads. Seasonings.

Recipes 52

Recipes Food and Wine Salad Dressing Wine 52

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 27, 2013

We have accumulated a lot of stuff – lose screws, highly prized collectibles, everyday essentials, clothes that ‘might fit again someday’, tools, children’s artwork, food stuffs and more. Store things where you use them. Store food in the kitchen or as close to it as possible. Label where things go.

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Organic Organization Home Painting 177

The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 22, 2024

Today we’re meeting a reader who is an artist, a homeschooler, a boy-mom, and a renter by choice. Tell us a little about yourself I’m Karen A. I mentioned it to my fiance and he asked me to please cut his hair for him, using the article as a guide! Hello, everyone! Here’s Karen: 1.

Rent 182

Rent Son Frugal Home and Garden 182

Nicoles Nickels

APRIL 30, 2012

Mother’s Day is coming and that means time to spoil mom since she is always taking care of everyone else, right? Well, I teamed up with my two good blogging friends Karen from Koupon Karen and Keri Lyn from She Saved and we put together a Mother’s Day gift guide that I think you will enjoy a lot! Product Price: $29.99.

Pampers 82

Pampers Giveaway Petsmart Serum 82

Couponing 101

MAY 2, 2015

Mother’s Day is right around the corner! If you’re looking for something unique to give a special mom this year, this list of great Mother’s Day DIY Gift Ideas will help you out. 30 Mother’s Day DIY Gift Ideas 1. And let’s face it — almost every mom in existence could use more of those.

DIY 40

DIY Gifts Bath and Body Works Flowers and Gifts 40

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 19, 2012

I could probably shave a couple more years off my biological age on that quiz if I used the Mediterranean diet pyramid and severely limited intake on these two items. You can also get fluids through food, especially fresh fruit and vegetables. Today, there are bone re-building medicines available and I went on them for a few years.

Food and Drink 188

Food and Drink Quiz United States Food and Wine 188

Saving Cents With Sense

MARCH 5, 2014

As spring draws near, you’re probably already thinking about getting your home clean and re-organized. But before you run to the store to load up on cleaning supplies—know this: you can make your own homemade cleaners using products that you probably already have in your pantry. This site uses affiliate links. All-Purpose.

DIY 89

DIY Cleaning Cycle Garage 89

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 7, 2014

I am a 40-something wife, mother, and small business owner who is passionate about my family, food, running, and our finances. I still use the same checking account that I opened up in 1986 when I was in high school. My favorite food is my mom’s PA Dutch chicken pot pie. But you knew that, right? What a blast.

College 100

College Kids and Family Office 2001 100

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. My mother makes and sells raggedy Ann & Andy dolls. You get the idea!

Vacation 100

Vacation Finds Friends And Family Sale Home and Garden 100

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Today we’re meeting a Midwestern reader who only occasionally masquerades as Mrs. Potato Head. ? Tell us a little about yourself I’m a married mother of two teenage boys (18 and 16) who grew up in the country near a small town in Iowa. I work out 4-5 days a week. How long have you been reading The Frugal Girl?

Iowa 168

Iowa Friends And Family Sale Boys Son 168

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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Arkansas Frugal College Kids and Family 182

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? I’m a long-distance cyclist, a triathlete, a wife, a mother of two, a sister, a daughter, a friend, DIY-er, and a community member! years with no car (and two small kids!).

Kids and Family 191

Kids and Family Parenting Cars Car 191

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 23, 2014

To the overworked housewife in the 1950s, convenience foods were a fun novelty that gave her more time to do other things besides cook. To the working women of the 1980s, convenience foods offered them a way to juggle their responsibilities of career women and wives and mothers. I’ll never use store bought broth again.

At Home 199

At Home Making Home Food 199

Nicoles Nickels

APRIL 25, 2011

Colorado Bag ‘N Baggage will make finding that perfect gift for mom really easy this Mother’s Day. I have a few Vera Bradley cosmetic bags that I enjoy using, the patterns are so cherry and make me smile! These tubes hold the 2 oz you’re allowed by the TSA to carry on with you. Lastly, there are B.

Colorado 68

Colorado Vera Bradley Giveaway Prizes 68

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.

Daughter 130

Daughter Green And Frugal Money Grandmother 130

Couponing 101

DECEMBER 4, 2012

“Pastor Ross Parsley shows how God uses ordinary people to fulfill His plan and purpose. But he also shows that if we’re faithful with what God puts in front of us we can accomplish the extraordinary.”. This recipe book is the result of my passion for healthy, healing foods that taste delicious.

Crock Pots and Slow Cookers 84

Crock Pots and Slow Cookers Christmas Homemade Desserts 84

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

For so long, we plodded along with next to nothing while our neighbors were running up their charge cards and using home equity loans to take vacations. We shopped at garage sales, turned down the heat, combined errands to use less gas, didn’t buy a lot of prepared food, cooked at home and the like. Peggy: Oh yes!

Thrifty 213

Thrifty Garage Spendthrift Fair-Trade 213

Saving Everyday

DECEMBER 14, 2023

We’re answering frequently asked questions and sharing our own personal tips and tricks! Items sold are diapers, wipes, baby food, over-the-counter medication, sunscreen, and more. This is because of a Florida public health law that allows mothers to breastfeed covered or uncovered in any public or private location.

Disney World 52

Disney World Disney Baby Strollers 52

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 9, 2013

Being that there are only two of us in our household, we never use up bulk groceries before they go bad, making it a wasteful endeavour. This allows us to cash in on the savings without watching our money go in the garbage by food waste. I’m not a huge fan of boxed, canned, or frozen food. Cutting Down.

Dinner 192

Dinner Christmas Food and Wine Bulk 192

Nicoles Nickels

MAY 1, 2012

In case you missed it yesterday, Mother’s Day is coming and that means time to spoil mom since she is always taking care of everyone else! I’ve teamed up with my two good blogging friends Karen from Koupon Karen and Keri Lyn from She Saved and we put together a Mother’s Day gift guide that I think you will enjoy a lot!

Giveaway 95

Giveaway Bath and Body Works Mother's Michael's 95

Nicoles Nickels

APRIL 25, 2013

This is the final day of the Mother’s Day Giveaway event, make sure you have entered the three other days on all three participating blogs! If you’re sneaking in an early morning or lunch break workout, you know you’ve got to leave the gym looking cute, fast. Hallmark Mother’s Day Signature Collection Greetings.

Mom 111

Mom Giveaway Pampers Gifts 111

Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

JULY 14, 2013

If you’ve ever been at a loss for a gift for your mom/sister/best friend/boss (and we know you have been), we’re about to solve all of your problems with three little words: gift box subscriptions. Umba Box : We’re huge Umba Box fans and gifted one for Mother’s Day this spring.

Gifts 72

Gifts Re-use Beauty Sister 72

Nicoles Nickels

APRIL 9, 2014

French’s Crunch Time Entrées are versatile enough to use on any main dish protein, such as chicken, beef, pork and seafood—the culinary combinations are endless! Our research shows that home cooks continually seek to re-create popular restaurant flavors at home,” says Timo Oluschinsky, Senior Brand Manager for French’s. “At

Giveaway 110

Giveaway Main Dishes Consumer Restaurant 110

For the Mommas

OCTOBER 10, 2015

PackIt lunch coolers allow you to pack healthy foods you never could before. The cold eco-gel completely surrounds the bag so food stays colder five times longer than regular lunch bags, even ones that use a separate gel pack. Store your folded PackIt in your freezer until you’re ready to use.

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Lunch Lunches School Lunch Healthy Lunches 40

Coupons Do Work

MARCH 3, 2017

Sign up for a Wellness+ account and use your card to start earning two kinds of Points. Use your card to activate the sale prices and trigger Plenti Points. Buy 3 Including Shampoo AND Conditioner; Use $5.00/3 Buy 3 Including Shampoo AND Conditioner; Use $5.00/3 Buy 2; Use $3.00/2 Buy 2; Use $3.00/2

Points 100

Points L'Oreal Travel Bath and Body Works 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2012

This is not something I want to see, so today I have a few videos for you that will dispell credit card myths, teach you how to use them properly, how to keep them safe, and how to make sure you should be getting credit in the first place. Take a moment to watch them. You might just learn something. Penge Snak!: However, times have changed.

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Credit Cards Credit Finance Personal Finance 220

Coupons Do Work

FEBRUARY 24, 2017

Sign up for a Wellness+ account and use your card to start earning two kinds of Points. Use your card to activate the sale prices and trigger Plenti Points. Baby Food & Care. Buy (1) Baby Dry; Use $2.00/1 Buy (1) Baby Dry; Use $2.00/1 Buy 1; Use $0.75/1 Buy 1; Use $0.75/1 Buy 1; Use $0.75/1

Points 100

Points Travel L'Oreal Coupons 100

Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 11, 2014

I just moved to the more rural area to enjoy time gardening and cooking with real foods. Use this to develop a budget & determine where you will cut back. (If Meal plan based on dietary needs and whatever your hot buttons are for foods. (I Use cash system with envelopes for your over spending areas.

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Debt Free Debt Mom Goals 235

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 12, 2012

This week I received a question from a reader asking how to shop for food for one. Here is Emily’s question: I would like to know if you have any advice or tips for being frugal with food when living alone. Most foods you buy in the grocery store are sized for 2-4 people. Thank you Emily for such a great question.

Saving Money 201

Saving Money Money Green And Frugal Lunch 201