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. The focus was on saving money and resources and living in an eco-conscious way. Fun fact: J.D.

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Koupon Karen

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

But with a little planning and some savvy budgeting tricks, you can ensure you’re financially ready to welcome your bundle of joy. Every baby requires necessities like nappies, clothing, and food, but it’s easy to get swayed by the wide array of tempting baby gear. But remember, you’re not alone.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

And, when you find yourself in the market for a new (or used) car, don’t worry about spending a little extra for an energy efficient vehicle because it will almost assuredly save money in the long-run by cutting gas consumption. Raising livestock for food takes an enormous toll on the environment, primarily because of the deforestation.

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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 17, 2012

Since the 2008 recession, many people have rediscovered the savings, joys and health benefits of locally grown food – whether you have a backyard garden, participate in a community garden or shop at the local farmer’s market. In good years our gardens can be bountiful, throwing off much more food than we can consume before it goes bad.

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The Frugal Girl

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Searching for information on food waste led me here. The main reason is being responsible for my part in protecting the planet’s resources. 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. How long reading the FG?

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Saving In Akron

APRIL 3, 2012

Make sure to print them before they're gone. 2 KRAFT FRESH TAKE, PHILADELPHIA or MILKBITE Products (use zip 44333). Food & Grocery. $1/2 1/1 Resource ThickenUp Clear. $1/2 2 MorningStar Farms Veggie Foods. 10 Cans of ALPO Dog Food. Here's a sampling of what's now available. Coupons.com.

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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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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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Couponing 101

MAY 8, 2019

Luckily, the Flipp app provides an easy solution that condenses all your favorite resources into the palm of your hand. . Not only that, ads are searchable, allowing you to find the best deals on any product you’re shopping for. The Flipp app also offers store coupons that you can clip in the app or print for easy use.

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 25, 2016

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. Life is so hectic for us during the school week, and dinner is sadly, on the go. Frugal Resources: 1.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 29, 2011

Exploitation and use of natural resources including mineral deposits, forest and land use are the major issues here. Greater production in turn entails the use of more advanced machines and procedures and use of a greater portion of natural resources. Environmental Issues. Massive Deforestation.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 6, 2013

When you bring in your own grocery bags, you use fewer resources. So, instead of using resources for plastic water bottles, we all have our own BPA-free water bottles that we can refill. Look for Used First. Our society has programmed us to look for new first. You might be surprised at what you can get.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 30, 2012

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. Food and materials for shelter and warmth were there for the taking.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 10, 2014

We have a smaller place, and we use less energy to keep it comfortable. On top of that, we are using less electricity in general since the apartment has numerous windows and an open floor plan. That usually translates to using fewer resources as well. We are also better about the way we make food purchases.

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For the Mommas

JANUARY 17, 2015

Homemade Baby Goods: From Food to Detergent. Here are some tips for homemade baby goods, from food to detergent. You’re going to go through a lot of detergent after you have a baby. You’ll just need to purchase fabric and follow directions – there are plenty of online resources.

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Family Balance Sheet

JULY 15, 2013

This week''s bundle takes you back to the basics with 5 cooking resources to help you meal plan, create your own recipes, make homemade condiments and reduce waste. Cooking Techniques with Olive Oil is a fabulous resource for cooks of all experience, from the novice to the professional. Thank you for supporting Family Balance Sheet!

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 23, 2011

Try replacing some paper products on your list with cloth and re-usable products that you probably have around the house and you will not only reduce your grocery spending, but you will also reduce your waste. I use flannel hankies during sniffle season. I have been using a Silpat Nonstick Silicone Baking Mat for years.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 2, 2012

In a similar way, buying organic local produce from farmers’ markets will cut down on the food miles and CO 2 emissions. Buying from farmers’ markets also means fresher food that’s pretty much straight from the field onto your plate! Where possible, try to avoid gifts that use batteries. Done tactfully and with care, re?gifting

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 1, 2014

For those of you who haven’t seen the movie, No Impact Man is about a small family who spends a year trying to live “no impact” They live without generating garbage, without using electricity (for a portion of the year), and without buying anything new. Stop Using Paper/Plastic Plates, etc. This blew my mind.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 20, 2014

I get it, when you get home after a long day, you just want to sit down, relax, and have the food come to you. If looking at pictures of food on Pinterest doesn’t make you salivate with anticipation, I don’t know what will. Just search for your favorite food or dish and find thousands of ways to prepare it. Try Some Add Ins.

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Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 8, 2018

We have been using this system ever since. I highly suggest using a separate paper calendar from your normal planner to eliminate any confusion. Also color coding will be helpful as this is a visual exercise, and you will be using all of this info in the upcoming steps. – Food: groceries, meals out, school lunches.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 26, 2014

Recently we just relocated to Tucson, Arizona, and we’re finding that in some ways we need to start all over learning to be frugal in a new town. If, like us, you’re planning on relocating or just have, consider these tips to learn how to live frugally in your new location. Have my husband dye my hair.

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Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 9, 2017

This post is sponsored by GIANT Food Stores. Recently, I had my question answered when GIANT Food Stores invited me and my daughters to meet with the in-store nutritionist, Madelyn, at their Camp Hill, PA store. She also asked them what their favorite foods are and what kinds of things they would like to see in their lunch.

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 18, 2016

39/lb turkeys at Giant Food Stores. Even if you’re not hosting a big gathering, buy them. And at that price, it’s an easy way to make a big impact by donating to your local food banks. Our home also has electric baseboard heaters, but they are inefficient and quite costly, so we don’t use them.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 31, 2012

Use Up Existing Resources. She charged up credit cards to buy food and clothing. Since she could no longer afford to pay it, she stopped the home insurance and stopped using the cars she inherited (also free and clear). She gets all her food from the food pantry, which she visits on her bicycle.

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Savings Corner

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

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Koupon Karen

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Be ruthless in your decision-making process; if you haven’t used an item in the last year or it doesn’t hold significant sentimental value, it’s probably time to let it go. Use this time to visualize the final setup of your rooms, considering the flow of space and how you’ll use each area.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 31, 2020

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. They’re so easy. We each eat a half of potato for dinner and then I have 2-4 baked potatoes left over to use in other ways during the week, such as mashed or in quesadillas.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2021

Instead, be creative with your current resources, so that you don’t feel the sacrifice. When we’re crazy busy and the family is demanding that they be fed, I always have the ingredients for spaghetti on hand. Now go through the list and really ask yourself if you use or need all of it. Try freezer cooking.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 25, 2011

We used vinegar and water to wash the windows and old newspaper (back when people still actually read the paper) to dry and polish them. In case you aren’t aware, vinegar can be used for a myriad of purposes – ranging from diabetics treatment to pickling agent to cleaner. Here, for your reference are 101 uses for vinegar.

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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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For the Mommas

JULY 22, 2015

If you’re willing to give up some information about yourself — like your career title or location — you can get a free year’s subscription to a variety of magazines. Dining Out with Kids - Many restaurants offer free meals for kids if they’re accompanied by a paying adult. © forthemommas.com , 2015.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 20, 2011

Guest Post Author Bio: David Bakke enjoys living frugally in Atlanta and frequently shares his best financial tips and experiences on Money Crashers , an online resource ranked as one of the top personal finance blogs online. I spent a lot of time scouring the newspapers and seldom yielded any coupons that I could use.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 15, 2011

You will learn exactly what settings, plugins, and themes he uses. Good Financial Cents: What to Watch For With Debt Settlement Companies Considering using a debt settlement company? Budgeting in the Fun Stuff: Financing Food and Fun for $20 So there her and her boyfriend are in the supermarket with approximately $20 in hand.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 14, 2011

And one of the best ways to do it is to use a 529 plan.&#. posted at FIRE Finance , saying, “We decided to optimize our grocery expenses and pull the strings on our food budget even tighter. Kim McGrigg presents Small ways to save big on major purchases – Money Management posted at Blogging for Change.

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Saving With Shellie

APRIL 5, 2011

So branch out of your ordinary and learn how to use coupons to achieve saving succes! Since you actually need to have coupons to go coupon shopping, I thought I’d review some of the many resources available to find coupons. :: Newspaper Coupons. The Internet is a great resource for coupons. This is a safe download.

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