The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

My mother was loving and worked so hard to provide for us, but it was frequently a struggle to get food, keep heat on, and other necessities. things on Buy Nothing first and then thrift stores or Facebook marketplace, so I found a good play kitchen on marketplace when my little wanted one. Out of necessity originally.

Virginia 184

Virginia Kids and Family Library Frugal 184

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 4, 2013

From food waste to packaging to disposable items, there are a lot of resources being used by humans. If you find yourself throwing out a lot of food, you can remedy the problem by shopping with a list. Preserve Some of Your Food. Another way to prevent waste is to preserve some of your food. Nor is it healthy.

Re-use 278

Re-use Home and Garden Bulk Electronics 278

Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 4, 2020

While I like to shop at thrift stores, I have a hard time finding TALL length jeans for my 5’10 frame and I was in need of new jeans. I went back to the register and left the store paying $20.14 I used coupons and shopped through the Rakuten portal and got a lot of deals at their favorite stores. stuff: $40.

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November 2020 Frugal Old Navy 130

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 19, 2014

My husband and I got hooked on store bought iced tea years ago, but it was loaded with sugar and at the rate we were drinking it, the tea cut into our food budget. Don’t spend too much money on a sun tea jar, I see them at yard sales and thrift stores all of the time. At an average of $2.00

Food and Drink 180

Food and Drink Thrift Stores Thrifty Thrifting 180

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 26, 2014

The season of family, faith, food and…shopping… collective sigh… The spending part of Christmas can get crazy, so I’ve come up with a list of last minute ideas to find some extra cash for your Christmas spending. Many stores will at least give you a store credit if you don’t have your receipt.

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Christmas Finds Part Time Thrift Stores 235

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 6, 2013

While eating less is certainly an option, it shouldn’t have to be, not when there is plenty of food to go around. In order to please their internet savvy, on the go customers, many grocery stores, department stores, and home goods stores list all of their products and their costs online. Dare to Compare. Learn to Match.

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Groceries Grocery Bills Used 252

Couponing 101

JUNE 11, 2019

Babies grow quickly, so you might find perfectly good baby clothes that were barely used at a thrift shop. Plus, some recalled car seats might slip through into thrift stores. While shopping secondhand can be a great way to save, don’t skimp when safety is on the line. For instance, car seats have expiration dates.

Saving Money 67

Saving Money Car Seats Money Mom 67

Saving Cents With Sense

AUGUST 30, 2013

Thrift Store Style. Thrift stores, on the other hand, offer affordable, stylish clothing. Many shoppers are now turning to thrift stores to find fashionable items. You can also get 10 percent off at food chains like Burger King, Dairy Queen and Domino’s. Dining Hall.

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College Student Public Transit DSL 102

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 17, 2012

These days most grocery stores no longer offer paper sacks, and if you have forgotten your reusable bags, you are probably going to go home with anywhere from one to two dozen little plastic sacks. You can often find these bags at your local grocery store for 99 cents or a dollar or two. Buy a bunch—really you can never have too many.

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Reuse Groceries Grocery Recycle 272

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 23, 2013

As we know, the local pet store sells plenty of toxic products designed to kill those fleas dead in no time. I use food grade diatomaceous earth all over my house, inside and out, for keeping ants and cockroaches at bay. They are nasty little critters that can make life pretty annoying for your favorite furry pet. Diatomaceous earth.

Bath and Body Works 207

Bath and Body Works Pets Vacuums Thrift Stores 207

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 30, 2015

My favorite thrift store has a section dedicated to seasonal items. The number and variety of Halloween items in this thrift store surprised me. Costumes were typically home made but sometimes came from the dime store. Pillow cases or tiny paper mache jack-o-lantern’s were the treat receptacle of choice.

Halloween 100

Halloween Thrift Stores St. Louis Thrifting 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 27, 2013

You also know that picking a location to store something isn’t always logical and that things can get out of place over time, even after you have spent time and effort to optimally organize them! Store like things together. Store laundry supplies together – starch, detergent, spot remover, irons, fabric softener and etc.

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Organic Organization Home Painting 177

Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 11, 2015

To make clean up fairly easy so that you can enjoy your guests, I have found really cute and inexpensive party supplies, paper plates, cups, and napkins at the dollar store. And you don’t have to buy a new ugly sweater, you could either visit your favorite thrift store or decorate a sweater you already own.

Christmas 100

Christmas Budgeting Budget Swap 100

Teresa's Deals

MAY 20, 2015

Frozen Foods. 1 Ball Park Hot Dog Product – 4-12-15 RP; Limit 1 coupon per person, Not Redeemable in Thrift or Outlet Stores, DND (exp. 2 Ball Park Hot Dog Product – 4-12-15 RP; Limit 1 coupon per person, Not Redeemable in Thrift or Outlet Stores, DND (exp. Final Price: $1.50. Final Price: $0.95.

May 100

May Kroger Ore-Ida Breyers 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 23, 2014

Food/shopping. Fast food was rare. Most food at the grocery store came from the USA. Most food at the grocery store came from the USA. The only discount store was the 5 and dime aka ‘the dime store’ It did not sell food (except 1 penny candies). People cooked and ate at home.

Growing 180

Growing Home and Garden Radios Kids and Family 180

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

We do put up decorations (ones I buy at garage sales or thrift stores and reuse each year). We passed around pieces of food in the dark and told a story about how the pieces were parts of a body. No kids = no parties or haunted houses = money saved. Tip # 2 Recycle/reuse costumes. Buy one then sell, donate or exchange it.

Halloween 138

Halloween Green Reuse Garage 138

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 13, 2012

Thrift stores are also a great place to shop. If you are providing all of the food, plan your menu to take advantage of less expensive and seasonal foods – and don’t over serve. Heaven knows, not many of us lack for food or sustenance! They kind of look like the ones for sale at Curious Country Creations.

Holiday 202

Holiday Friends And Family Sale Kids and Family Christmas 202

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 5, 2015

Camping gear , food, gas, park fees and everything else always adds up and at the end of the trip, you might wish you didn’t go in the first place! Make a daily meal plan so you’ll know exactly what food to bring and how much. If not, go to a local thrift store or go online on eBay/Craigslist and get yourself one.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Family Kids and Family 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 19, 2014

In my children’s first few years of life, food was the biggest expense. In our consumer driven society where we have everything for children from designer clothing stores to classes to iPads, how does someone go so counter society and not spend anything on her children save childcare and medical expenses? Go Frugal Go Green'

Friends And Family Sale 176

Friends And Family Sale Clothing and Accessories Kids and Family Clothes 176

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 23, 2017

If you don’t have enough money to put food on the table, you are going to do something about it. As a young mom, I saved like mad – going to garage sales, thrift stores and accepting hand me downs on toys and clothing. In its simplest form, the thing that makes a person a saver is the act of saving.

Making 124

Making Recession College 401K 124

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 23, 2011

Instead of using aluminum foil or plastic wrap to cover casseroles and leftovers, store the food in re-usable containers. There is an initial investment, but I have seen similiar containers at yard sales or thrift stores and at Bed Bath and Beyond where they regularly offer 20% coupons. I have 4 different sizes.

Economical 185

Economical Kitchen Paper Groceries 185

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2021

Have you ever bought a pair of shoes that looked really cute in the store, but ended up sitting in your closet? I’m always amazed by the amount store tags I see on clothing and household item at thrift stores. I’m always amazed by the amount store tags I see on clothing and household item at thrift stores.

Emergency Fund 130

Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 130

Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 11, 2017

Thrift store finds. Gifts of food/baked goods. The Gift Exchange Game Rules: Gift exchanges, also known as White Elephant exchange, can be any type of gift (see theme ideas below), and when things get rolling, the exchange becomes more about the game and less about the gift. Start by choosing a theme. Handmade gifts.

Games 100

Games Christmas Gifts Family 100

Work With What You've Got

DECEMBER 18, 2009

You must use oil based food coloring in almond bark, or really weird things happen. Nathan got me some tees at the thrift store, and I was taking the staples out and…you get the picture. Yes, ladies and gentleman, that’s another bag recently Thrifted by my gorgeous and talented husband. Things we learned include: 1.

Thrifting 40

Thrifting Fridays Thrift Stores Band-Aid 40

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

Assign a budget category to each transaction, so you can add up what you spend on food, fuel, clothing, self-care, etc. We bought sweet cards for each other and my husband bought me flowers from the grocery store. For a list of budget categories, read: How to Start a Budget. 3 – Choose one budget category to be mindful of.

March 100

March Financial Goals Budgeting Budget 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 26, 2012

Go hiking and camping and show them the beauty of the outdoors (and teach them to leave trails and campsites better than when you arrived) Plant a garden with your children to give them a tangible example of how much fun growing your own food and eating healthy can be!

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Thrifty Recycle Recycled Recycling 189

Work With What You've Got

SEPTEMBER 24, 2008

Nathan came home from his NYC trip tonight and as is our custom when he has been out of town, we went out for Mexican food. This tee is a vintage Iron Maiden tee that Nathan found in the kids section of one of the local thrift stores for a couple of bucks. I wear it at least once every two weeks, sometimes more. Bitty Johnson.

Thrifting 40

Thrifting Thrift Stores Irons Dog 40

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

We especially need essential stuff, like food, water, shelter, heat, clothing, defensive and offensive protection. Lists for Santa Claus, or for birthday gifts start them out and soon they are eyeing and selecting from the wonderful bounty at the stores. I like my stuff and I refuse to acquiesce to the guilt trips imposed by others.

Cycle 113

Cycle Kids and Family Friends And Family Sale Garage Sale 113

For the Mommas

JULY 24, 2016

Shop around at garage sales, thrift stores and online classifieds for furniture and other household items. Reduce convenience foods. Frozen foods, prepared foods and junk food are not only more expensive than something you cook yourself, but also less healthy. You can end up well ahead in the long run.

Frugal Lives 49

Frugal Lives Frugal Living Frugal Magazine and Newspaper Subscriptions 49

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 19, 2012

Household items NOT included would be food, paintings, antiques, other objects of art, jewelry, gems, and collections. You should claim as the value the price that buyers of used items actually pay in used clothing stores, such as consignment or thrift shops.". Household items.

Donation 100

Donation Taxes Furniture Clothes 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 1, 2015

Plus, the styles that fit are usually made by the high end manufacturers and carried in exclusive (expensive) clothing stores. There is a lovely thrift store not far from my neighborhood that receives donations from the folks in the local golfing gated community. Endanger my heath with sub standard food, drugs or doctors.

Frugal 100

Frugal Cheap Clothes Clothing 100

Work With What You've Got

MAY 17, 2010

I got to see old friends and eat good food. Last week there was a paper bag on the doorstep and they asked us to fill it up for the food bank and set it back outside, which I did, and I guess I gave the food bank all of the ramen. I had a great weekend. That’s all I ask, really. It’s like a train wreck and we couldn’t look away!

Bank 40

Bank Banking Pancakes Thrifting 40

Couponing 101

JANUARY 15, 2015

We took an inventory of the food we have on hand and it is SHOCKING how much we truly have when we dig all the way to the back! While it gets repetitive to eat the same thing over, and over, and OVER, I am reminded that I should be thankful to not only have food on our table each night, but to have an abundance of food at that!

Leftovers 40

Leftovers Freezers Gift Cards January 40

Work With What You've Got

FEBRUARY 18, 2009

I had a wonderful night with my church community, eating homemade Indian food and talking. I love vintage, and of course I’d rather buy it myself from the thrift store, but if I must buy from a middle man, Loves Me Not is a great one. Sorry about the small selection as well as the indoor pics today.

Thrift Stores 40

Thrift Stores Thrifting Student Homemade 40

Saving Everyday

DECEMBER 13, 2016

Most new parents are shocked by how much diapers, wipes, food, and baby necessities add up to be. You don’t need to spend a lot on clothing, so consider shopping at thrift stores, yard sales, and even buy/sell groups online. Having a baby is expensive. Like, real expensive. I know I was, and that was over 20 years ago!

Baby 40

Baby Kroger 2016 Saving 40

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 9, 2015

The interviewees also found that cutting their food spending freed up quite a bit of money to apply towards debt. Maureen used coupons and money-saving apps, like Checkout 51 and Snap, to save money at the grocery store. Olivia shops the ads and sales at affordable stores to plan her menu. Ruth held monthly pantry challenges.

Debt Free 100

Debt Free Debt Budgeting Budget 100

The Bargain Hunter Extraordinaire

DECEMBER 3, 2009

Your favorite food? Skinny jeans, kid's blue oxford, beige grandma sweater I thrifted from Savers, and my new cage black boots for $10 at Wet Seal. Your favorite store? Forever 21 and H&M.most of my wardrobe comes from both these stores and probably will for a while. I love these type of things. So here we go: 1.

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Puerto Rico Thrifting Diet coke Food and Drink 45