The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

But apparently, they only do such things during lobby hours (me over here not realizing police stations have business hours. for a hilarious video-filming session For one of my classes, each small group has to do a video on an assigned topic. Thankfully, I did eventually get through the whole thing with a mostly serious face.

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The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 24, 2024

You know how yesterday I was talking about the Guardian article on the topic of joy? And how one of the challenges was to take a tough circumstance and find the good in it? The four of those heaters have kept us from freezing over this last week and I am thankful! Also, spoiler: Zoe and the cats and I are all fine.)

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The Frugal Girl

AUGUST 31, 2023

After lectures today, I have four days in between classes thanks to Labor Day. ” The odd thing is that when I came down with it last January, Zoe never caught it from me either. We watched episodes 1 and 2 one evening, episodes 3 and 4 another evening, and now we have the last two to go. And it helped!

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The Frugal Girl

MARCH 6, 2024

The repeated defrosting cycles tend to cause freezer burn on foods pretty quickly, so I try not to keep things in my kitchen freezer for long at all. I’ve seen you mention on your blog that you sometimes listen to your textbooks instead of reading them. One of them can even give birth to a baby! Thank you! -E Thank you!!

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Family Balance Sheet

JULY 10, 2023

Frugal living is not about deprivation. My goal has always been to live well on less while achieving our big financial goals. This update includes how we frugal-ed in April, May, and June. We got a late start on saving for college so a large portion of our college savings has been sitting in our checking account earning zilch.

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The Frugal Girl

OCTOBER 9, 2023

On each other? I’ve been teaching in one form or another (piano teaching first, and then homeschooling) since I was 14. One other thing that helps: I am really invested in my subject matter. We are divided into four groups for exams, so we take them in shifts, in a room with a bunch of computers.

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The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 22, 2024

I’m fifty years old, married almost 25 years, with four sons of various ages ranging from all grown up to still-working-on-it. ? For 20 or so years I’ve been homeschooling my kids, and am now down to about 1 1/2 (one full-time homeschooler, and one doing College Credit Plus with some support). Hello, everyone!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 13, 2013

I am a big believer of spending money on things that make you happy. However, if going out to eat with friends or going on all-inclusive vacations is your thing, I’m not one to judge. However, the spending money on meals that are already made for you is not usually worth it. The Latest Gadgets .

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Coupons Do Work

MARCH 12, 2015

I do think, however, she only compared one store. Last year, I was low on money one month and I needed to get cereal. Aldi stores do not allow coupons and I shop there often for certain things, and I happened to see Mac and Cheese. I bought four, thought this is the best deal. It is cheaper but is it worth it?”

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 17, 2013

I don’t like the feeling of not being able to keep up and/or not having the energy to do the things I like, like working out. Apparently, they have chosen someone for my position but they won’t start until mid February which means I will be burning the candle at both ends for at least four more weeks. How to volunteer more.

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Fridays Student Motivation Debt 150

Couponing 101

APRIL 28, 2019

With just one chicken, I can typically make 2-3 meals and several cups of homemade chicken broth! The first thing I do with my chicken is make Crock-Pot Roast Sticky Chicken (recipe below). I’ve left out spices before due to not having them on hand, and the chicken still turned out delicious. 4 tsp salt. 2 tsp paprika.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 16, 2014

I remember one year I gained probably four or five pounds just from all of the goodies, and I was not happy having to work it off in the new year. Here are a few things that I plan on doing to cut back on the calories and prevent the holiday weight gain that seems inevitable to so many: Stay Active – Even In the Winter.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 30, 2014

We went from a 800 square foot one bedroom apartment to a 1,100 square foot three bedroom house, not including the basement suite. We also only had one bed – the one we slept in, so our new spare bedroom remained empty and unfurnished. We didn’t own a coffee table as we didn’t have much room in our apartment.

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The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Readers get multiple questions to choose from, and AF chose to answer the “What’s a funny frugal story?” Tell us a little about yourself I am in my late 30s, I am a lawyer for a local government, and live outside DC with my husband and four-year-old. How long have you been reading The Frugal Girl?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 20, 2011

Cool Things I Read This Week [link] #. Quick lesson on taxes. – [link] via @ RealizedReturns A great breakdown of the four main components #. . – [link] via @ RealizedReturns A great breakdown of the four main components #. Prairie Eco-Thrifter has Been Featured in the Festival of Frugality # 268 [link] #.

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Personal Finance Green And Frugal Taxes Finance 124

Coupons Do Work

APRIL 14, 2015

Gwyneth Paltrow posted on her facebook page : There are a lot of people who use Food stamps (now known as SNAP), and the reality is, food stamps or not, anyone can live on $29 a week. Actually I live on $30 a week and I have a family of four – a dog and my kids do activities. Although my family is four people.

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The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

We are both naturally frugal and a bit introverted which makes it easier to save money. How long have you been reading The Frugal Girl? Our rescue dog Ruby, who is not a frugal choice due to multiple surgeries to remove cancerous spots, but who now seems to be on the mend. I work out 4-5 days a week.

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

MARCH 11, 2024

Being credit-worthy is almost as important as being frugal. To get one at good rates, you need a good credit score. The website requires you to provide it with personal information, such as the last four digits of your social security number and your first and last name. It all ties in together. You will need a loan.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 23, 2013

Never fear; here are 25 things you can do with your baby to provide entertainment, stimulation and education even from a very early age. So, here are some of the things I did with my babies, to keep them amused and happy. is often asked. You will soon learn to recognize the signs when baby has had enough!

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 20, 2017

She is the co-founder of the website, Little Light on a Hill , where she writes about faith, family, and finances. frugal and are careful not to spend on frivolous things. for years and years, and as a teenager I went on several missions trips. One thing that is really important to us is serving.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 26, 2014

We all know that it comes every year on December 25th and that there are many, many expenses associated with Christmas. If you’ve not yet set aside any money for holiday shopping, know that there are things you can do now to reduce holiday expenses and round up the extra money. However, you must ask yourself two things.

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Saving With Shellie

JULY 23, 2015

Don’t you just LOVE Target’s The One Spot?! Here is a Cartwheel Coupon to help you save even more on all those items you just can’t pass up. Use this Cartwheel Coupon to save an additional 30% off on items at The One Spot. This Cartwheel Coupon can be used on up to four One Spot items in a transaction.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 20, 2014

Here are four suggestions to get you started. Pinterest is like an on demand, customizable cookbook. Pinterest is also a great resource for figuring out what to do with that one ingredient that’s starting to go bad in your fridge. We all know that cooking at home is better for both our physical and fiscal health. Pinterest!

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Saving With Shellie

AUGUST 29, 2014

Choose from four colors (orange, blue, pink and yellow). I actually have one of these permanently hanging on the back of my bathroom door so I can easily grab the things I use most often without having to dig through my drawers and cabinets. Find more Great Deals happening now. Deals Around Town Mom Teen'

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Travel Frugal Lives Frugal Living Mom 51

Saving With Shellie

DECEMBER 31, 2013

There are four FREE Beth Moore titles on Amazon today! Here are the four FREE titles: The Beloved Disciple. When Godly People do Ungodly Things. Jesus the One and Only – $.99. Be sure you Follow me on Pinterest and check out my boards for recipes , craft ideas and other frugal living tips !

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Saving With Shellie

APRIL 13, 2015

Frugal living helped our budget survive two babies, one recession, four moves and countless emergency expenses. Over the past six years of frugal living I’ve learned many things. I wanted a place where I could share my heart for simple things – not just frugal things. You’re busy.

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Frugal Lives Frugal Living Budgeting Budget 40

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 21, 2012

The first time I drove for four hours alone, I had a lot of fun just being by myself and getting lost in thought. But then I decided to do things differently, so I wouldn’t be bored without somebody to talk to or somebody to take over the driving. Learning a language can be one great way to make the time pass when driving by yourself.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 24, 2013

Where I lived, everyone had one. Here are four reasons we keep our gravel driveway. The combination of front wheel drive cars and the added grip we get via the gravel lets us ease right on out to the road in snowy conditions. Ice doesn’t sheet up as much as it does on a paved surface, also providing better traction.

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Property Taxes Taxes Maryland Cars 210

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 15, 2015

One of the most difficult challenges in life is when your partner isn’t on the same page you are. While you might not succeed immediately, there are some things you can do to increase the chances that your partner will join you in your quest for healthier habits. Suggest that you take a walk together on summer evenings.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 12, 2011

November to many of us means nothing more than turning on the heat, finishing the yard work, and beginning our hibernation from the cold. Here are some cool things that happen in November. On November 6, 1869, the first intercollegiate football game was played in the United States between Rutgers and Princeton.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 8, 2016

After a number of years of ‘making do or doing without’ a person discovers ways of doing things that work – using minimal resources. Here are a few things I’ve come up with or utilized over my 67 years on the planet. Step one, sprinkle a powdered cleanser with bleach (like Comet) onto the grout lines.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 16, 2012

I ordered them from a nursery catalog and paid a total of about $95 for four trees. Fruit develops on second year growth for the most part, but how the heck do you figure out where the second year growth is? That first spring things looked good. Learning to Prune The first year my babies grew well.

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Flowers and Plants Home and Garden Plants Gardening 201

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 5, 2013

It is the first thing that many of us think of when we think of celebrating a milestone. A couple of months ago, I calculated my spending on food outside of the groceries that I buy on a weekly basis, and in two weeks I had eaten 17 meals out. I learned a lot in that month and I did really well on the challenge.

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Eating Out Restaurant Food and Wine Meals 222

Couponing 101

NOVEMBER 9, 2011

With just one chicken, I can typically make 2-3 meals and several cups of homemade chicken broth! The first thing I do with my chicken is make Crock-Pot Roast Sticky Chicken (recipe below). I’ve left out spices before due to not having them on hand, and the chicken still turned out delicious. 4 tsp salt. 2 tsp paprika.

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Homemade Recipes Leftovers Frugal 101

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 4, 2011

With the advent of the Great Recession, today’s populations are re-learning frugality and expense reduction. Out of necessity, my spouse and I integrated multiple strategies to get by on the income we had. By feeding our family of four at home for 20 years we saved $168,768. Both are based on an average savings of $5.86

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Home and Garden Cars Car Re-use 198

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 15, 2017

In October 2003, I left a career as a department store buyer with a nice paycheck, paid vacation days, 401k match, profit sharing, and health benefits, to pursue a life of self employment with my husband where all of those things are up to us. Health insurance is a touchy subject. This post is not meant to be taken in a political way.

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Saving With Shellie

MAY 4, 2014

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Cardstore. Mother’s Day is in one week and if you haven’t started thinking about your mom, now is the time. American Greetings wanted to show moms a little appreciation for all the little things they do for us constantly. Twenty four. Moms work hard. Really hard.

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