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

The Frugal Girl

If you’re a regular around here, this will not be anything new, since I frequently share my coping mechanisms in posts here. ? Therapy ($$$) If you’re going through a really tough time, it might be worth it to pay for some professional help. Second, I try to put nourishing food into my body. Mandy Hi Mandy!

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Saving Money on Food While On the Road

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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. Even so, after spending hundreds of dollars on food on my trip to NYC, I began to look more into saving some serious money on dining for my next trip. After all, you’ve got to eat!

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Everyday Changes that Save Money & Help our Planet + a $25 GIANT FOOD STORES Gift Card Giveaway

Family Balance Sheet

This post and giveaway are sponsored by GIANT Food Stores. However, there are simple things we can do every day that help Mother Earth by using less energy, sending less trash to the land fills, and conserving our natural resources. So we’re helping the environment and saving money…it’s a win-win.

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Are You Letting Your Luxuries Become Needs?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Most of us can’t get by without some sort of phone. The phone is a link to the outside world. It allows loved ones to contact us, and it can be useful when you are in an emergency situation. However, the truth is that you probably don’t need a fancy phone. I feel like I *must* have it.

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Free things to do during the quarantine

Family Balance Sheet

I could use some free ideas to do during the quarantine and to keep boredom at bay. They range from educational live streams, free trials to virtual tours and free food. The food must be ordered online or through Burger King’s mobile-phone app and the offer is available at participating locations.

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$11 for $22 Worth of Reusable Food-Safe Bags at Mamasource!

Nicoles Nickels

Today over at Mamasource you can get a nice deal on reusable, stylish and food-safe bags. For just $11 you get $22 worth of bags from Re-Pac Bags ! Reduce lunch waste and send the kids back to school in style with reusable bags from Re-Pac. They’re ideal for snacks, baby wipes, sunglasses, cell phones, crayons, and more.

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Meet a Reader | Ginger from Texas

The Frugal Girl

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. What’s one thing you’re not remotely interested in splurging on? My current phone has a broken screen protector.

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