The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

The cats In my free time, I (probably obviously, considering my career) love to read, and I’m in a local book club. I would like to pursue higher education in some way, maybe a History PhD, or a library science degree? I started simply doing free Youtube classes with a Walmart mat. I haven’t decided yet.

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Friends And Family Sale Library College Cars 188

The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Luckily, my little is starting to enjoy some of these activities – like picking the peaches from our tree, grocery shopping, baking/cooking, and gardening and I love spending time with her doing these activities too! My region is notoriously expensive, but there are a lot of free things to do. It’s fun and also horizon expanding.

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Family Balance Sheet

JULY 16, 2015

If you are trying to reduce your expenses, groceries should be the first thing you attack. And my absolute #1 way to save money at the grocery store is to PLAN OUR MEALS. If you make this one simple change, you will reduce your grocery spending substantially. Read How to Get a FREE Gym Membership for more details.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 23, 2014

Cameras had to have actual film and pictures had to be developed after the whole roll of film was ‘exposed’ Research was done at a library using the Dewey decimal system, not a search engine. Most food at the grocery store came from the USA. All TV was free. There was no CNBC with constant market and news.

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Growing Home and Garden Radios Kids and Family 180

For the Mommas

JULY 24, 2016

It allows you to focus on what’s important and spend your free time the way you want. Shop around at garage sales, thrift stores and online classifieds for furniture and other household items. Create a weekly menu, then buy the groceries, and cook dinner every night. Go to the library. Brown bag it to work.

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Frugal Lives Frugal Living Frugal Magazine and Newspaper Subscriptions 49

Couponing 101

JANUARY 15, 2015

Feel free to start halfway through, or even have a February no-spend challenge! What we’re NOT paying for: • Groceries • Household Items • Clothing • Meals Out • Entertainment How we’ll manage: Eat from the Pantry/Freezer We have a very well-stocked freezer and pantry, of which we’ll be taking advantage. Challenge accepted!

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Leftovers Freezers Gift Cards January 40