The Frugal Girl
JANUARY 24, 2024
Why you should buy everything used WilliamB sent me this Washington Post article titled, “ Why you should buy everything used ” and ooh, I love it! (I My favorite part of the article was the last paragraph: Riffing off author Michael Pollan’s famous formulation for food ( Eat food. Not too much.
The Frugal Girl
DECEMBER 18, 2023
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? How long reading the FG? What do you splurge on?
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Family Balance Sheet
APRIL 2, 2022
Swap with another family who could use a date night too. Get out on the Rail Trails – Rail trails are old railway lines that have been converted to multi-use paths designed for pedestrian, bicycle, skating, equestrian, and/or light motorized traffic. Summer Food: Our diet changes over the summer. 40 Summer Desserts.
Couponing 101
JULY 1, 2020
While you can enjoy classic cookout foods like hamburgers and hot dogs, trying something new could add a fun twist for the celebration. Streaming services have done some heavy lifting during the coronavirus crisis, but they’re still invaluable when it comes to having fun at home. Check out “Turn: Washington’s Spies.”
Family Balance Sheet
MAY 8, 2015
This Week’s Dinners: Saturday : My husband and girls went on a day trip to Washington D.C. Tip #1: I slow cooked 2 bone-in chicken breasts and 2 packs of chicken thighs and used some of the meat for Monday nights dinner. I used it for Wednesday night’s dinner. You just never know what you’re going to find.
Family Balance Sheet
MARCH 22, 2019
If you think you’re going to come up short on cash, check out my 25 Ideas to Find Money. Swap with another family who could use a date night too. The initial kit includes the mesh garden and a voucher to order the caterpillars and food separately. Need some summer cash? 8 Summer Date Night Ideas – Need a sitter?
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
NOVEMBER 23, 2011
Here’s why: The whole point of “energy-star” appliances is that they use less energy, and are therefore easier on the environment. Some argue that these new technologies actually use more energy than ever before, leaving a negative global impact. As it turns out, though, it’s a lot more complicated than that.
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