The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

As an adult, I can see it was likely a mixture of not enough income, high cost of living area, mismanagement of money, and kids just being expensive for single mothers particularly. What’s the “why” behind your money-saving efforts? My region is notoriously expensive, but there are a lot of free things to do.

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Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

My grandmother taught me this money saving tip years ago and I now only buy the seconds. When I got home, I washed the apples in some vinegar water and made my first batch of homemade sugar-free applesauce of the season. for dessert, and the rest were packed in my kids’ lunches. Hoping for sunny skies!

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The Frugal Girl

JUNE 10, 2024

What’s the “why” behind your money-saving efforts? I want to be able to enjoy this time with our kids while they’re young, and yet still be able to save for our future. Amusing Free Produce Living within walking distance of our city library is another win. Readers, the floor is yours!

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Couponing 101

OCTOBER 9, 2014

Check out all these things you can get for FREE in stores! 2 Pledge Floor Care Items Target Printable Coupon AND - (2) $2/1 Pledge Floor Care Product Printable Coupon AND - $1/1 Pledge Checkout 51 Rebate = 2 Free + 50¢ Profit (Thanks, Money Saving Mom !) Hurry, most of these deals end Saturday, October 7th.

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Family Balance Sheet

JULY 13, 2015

At one time, we ate out every Friday night and again on Saturday and Sunday for lunch. Those days are long gone for us now as we’re working hard to cut corners and save money. But we still want to enjoy a meal out and do so about once a week, usually for lunch. 15 Smart Tips to Save Money When Eating Out.

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Couponing 101

OCTOBER 13, 2019

You can use muffin tins to prep lunch, dinner and snacks, too! Gluten Free Mexican Meatloaf Muffins via Abbey’s Kitchen. And it’s always nice to find delicious gluten-free recipes. These are a healthy twist on the BLT, and they’re bite-sized for easy lunch boxing! No need to reheat the entire batch at once!

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Saving With Shellie

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

Take your honey to Qdoba on Valentine’s Day and get buy one, get one free entrees ! So grab your Valentine or Galentine and head to Qdoba for a delicious and inexpensive lunch or dinner today! Find more Restaurant Coupons to help you save when dining out. Thanks Money Saving Mom !). No coupon is necessary.

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Couponing 101

OCTOBER 13, 2019

You can use muffin tins to prep lunch, dinner and snacks, too! Gluten Free Mexican Meatloaf Muffins via Abbey’s Kitchen. And it’s always nice to find delicious gluten-free recipes. These are a healthy twist on the BLT, and they’re bite-sized for easy lunch boxing! No need to reheat the entire batch at once!

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Recipes Meals Hungry Man Iowa 40

Couponing 101

SEPTEMBER 4, 2014

Check out all these things you can get for FREE in stores! 1 Crest 3D White Luxe Toothpaste Rite Aid Coupon (August RA Video Values ) AND - 50¢/1 Crest Toothpaste or Liquid Gel Coupon (8/31 P&G) = Free + 51¢ Profit Target Buy 3 Swiffer Sweeper Wet Refills $4.26 Hurry, most of these deals end Saturday, September 6th.

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The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 29, 2024

What’s the “why” behind your money-saving efforts? When college was looming, my parents offered to let me live at home cost-free while I was in college, as their contribution to my higher education. As a young 20 something, that felt big! I also hunted & scrounged for scholarships like a bloodhound.

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Couponing 101

NOVEMBER 9, 2013

Applebee’s – FREE signature entree to all veterans and active duty military. Bakers Square – FREE Breakfast for veterans and active military. BJ’s – FREE Lunch Entree, Mini Deep Dish Pizza or Individual Hand-Tossed Pizza for veterans and active military. Carrows – FREE Slice of Pie for veterans & active duty military.

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Saving Everyday

AUGUST 28, 2011

Mail-in-Savings. FREE $10 Gift Card wyb $39 in HP Ink. FREE Backpack and Lunch Tote with $15 purchase HERE. Thanks, Money Saving Madness. Other Deals. Fashion 4GB USB Flash Drive $11. Online Deals. Office Depot Eraser Caps 1¢ HERE. Be sure to check out all of this week’s back to school deals ~.

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Office Office Supplies Pert Paper Towels 75

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 9, 2015

The idea of becoming debt free makes me downright giddy. What did they specifically do to become debt free? So back in August of 2014, I scoured the internet to look for sources for a new series, Debt Free Stories. 10 Smart Ways to Become Debt Free. They Earned Extra Money. How did they make it happen?

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Saving Everyday

AUGUST 1, 2022

That said, you can have a loose plan and still save money. After looking at what I have on hand and what’s on sale, I come up with a few ideas for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Throwing food away is throwing money in the trash. Limit dining out and pack your lunch. I pack his lunches in containers like this.

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Saving Everyday

AUGUST 1, 2022

That said, you can have a loose plan and still save money. After looking at what I have on hand and what’s on sale, I come up with a few ideas for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Throwing food away is throwing money in the trash. Limit dining out and pack your lunch. I pack his lunches in containers like this.

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Groceries Grocery Food and Drink Saving 52

Penny Pinchin' Mom

MARCH 11, 2024

I go a week without spending anything and save that $300. I make my coffee at home, pack my lunch, and go straight home after work. Still, the money adds up. This is technically free money that gives your 401(K) a real boost. That is money saved. I feel a little financially depleted at this time.

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Saving Everyday

DECEMBER 21, 2012

Thankfully, my family also likes leftovers and will happily take them for lunch or eat them as a snack. You’ll avoid waste and save yourself a night of cooking in the future. When I used to bring leftover lasagna to work and put it in the break room, it was like a free for all. See the rest of my money saving tips ~.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2021

5 – Brown bag your lunch. There was a time (pre-pandemic) that I ate lunch out almost every day with friends. An easy lunch idea in one word: leftovers! Put the money saved into your emergency fund. If you’re not using it, cancel it today and redirect that monthly money into your emergency savings.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 7, 2015

Today’s debt free story is from Stacy. She shares delicious recipes, money saving tips and frugal living posts at her blog, Stacy Makes Cents. We were debt free before I was 30 , including our home. We ended up using my remaining collage savings to pay that off. What inspired you to get debt free?

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Saving Everyday

FEBRUARY 15, 2014

5 Ways to Save Money In The Home by Living A Frugal Life. 7 Easy Ways to Save on Travel by Living A Frugal Life. How To Have A Money Saving Wedding Reception by Living A Frugal Life. 52 Week Money Saving Challenge | Save $1378 In 2014. How To Save Money on Gluten-Free Foods by Pays2Save.

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Saving Everyday

JULY 30, 2012

FREE Deals (after $5 Minimum Purchase). Lunch Bags, Zipper Bags, Bounty Basic Paper Towel single roll. Subscribe for FREE to get deals like this sent right to your inbox! Subscribe for FREE to get deals like this sent right to your inbox! Thanks, Money Saving Madness. Glee II Mid Back Manager Chair $9.99

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Office Office Supplies Duracell Paper Towels 51

Saving Everyday

JANUARY 8, 2013

The same goes for pasta dishes, stews, chili, casseroles, etc… – Of course stockpiling items when they are free/cheap will save you even more. The ham was completely FREE with coupons and the beans (dry) were $0.79, so the entire pot will cost less than $3.00. Remember…a penny saved TRULY is a penny earned.

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Nicoles Nickels

MARCH 16, 2014

In the time it takes to clean spilled sugar, you could pack a lunch or have those highly coveted extra few minutes of “me” time. Pourable Brown Sugar – This free-flowing sugar prevents clumps and hardening, and is ideal for sprinkling over fruit, oatmeal and cereal; try with Happy Apple Topping. Keep kids on track!

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Saving Everyday

JANUARY 1, 2015

5 Ways to Save Money In The Home by Living A Frugal Life. 7 Easy Ways to Save on Travel by Living A Frugal Life. How To Have A Money Saving Wedding Reception by Living A Frugal Life. 52 Week Money Saving Challenge | Save $1378 In 2014. How To Save Money on Gluten-Free Foods by Pays2Save.

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Saving With Shellie

MAY 29, 2012

They also have days when Season Pass holders can bring a friend for free. Purchase four Season Passes and you’ll get a free parking pass valid for the whole season. :: Food. Pack a Lunch – I recommend packing an ice chest and having a picnic in the parking lot for lunch and/or dinner. Make it a fun lunch.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 1, 2012

Below are some wedding planning on a budget tips that may just give you financially stress-free “I do’s”. Another thing you can do is have your wedding in the morning or afternoon where you won’t be obliged to provide lunch or dinner. Do you have any money saving tips? Another tip is to check with culinary schools.

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Saving Everyday

OCTOBER 3, 2022

So, when I sat down to write this post, I focused on ways to make money that we’ve personally had luck with ourselves or know someone who has. Also read: Realistic Ways to Save Money Each Month. Before I get into how to make extra money, you must immediately stop spending money. Money saved is money earned.

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The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

What’s the “why” behind your money-saving efforts? Making good use of the resources I have – not only money, but my health, physical abilities, skills, etc. I fell in love with pursuing a car-free life. That covered 2 breakfasts & 3 lunches plus snacks for the 2.5 We lived for 2.5

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 6, 2016

By eating your leftovers, you are saving money and avoiding the land fills. Take them to work in your brown bag lunch, or choose one night a week as, “raid the fridge night” You’ll appreciate the night off from cooking. The result is less packaging in the land fills, and the money saved is still in your pocket.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

Add up how much you are spending in the morning and you’ll see how much you will save for your fund. 5 – Brown bag your lunch. Not enough time in the morning to make breakfast AND pack a lunch, one word: leftovers! Put the money saved into your emergency fund. 9 – Find free entertainment.

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Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 100

Couponing 101

JANUARY 15, 2015

Feel free to start halfway through, or even have a February no-spend challenge! We had Chicken Tortilla Soup one night (one of the above mentioned freezer meals) then they were turned into chicken tacos for lunch the next day (after straining off the broth), and then combined with cheese, rice (cook the rice in the broth!),

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Saving Everyday

OCTOBER 8, 2017

Try my three bean salad for a healthy lunch or snack that costs around $5 to make. Save on Baby Necessities at the Kroger Baby Event Huge Patio Furniture Sale at Kroger Stores! Similar to rice, they can be added to many dishes, and there are endless ways to cook them. My husband regularly requests this during the summer.

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Couponing 101

DECEMBER 8, 2012

If you’re planning a Star Wars party for your child, hopefully this post will give you some money-saving ideas! I always search for free printables before I go out and buy something. My son wanted chocolate cupcakes with chocolate icing, so I made these gluten-free chocolate cupcakes. for a 24 pk). Goody Bags.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 28, 2022

If we have a free evening, I’ll plan a more time-intensive meal, but if it’s a crazy evening with 2 kids at two locations, I’ll plan an Instant Pot or slow cooker dinner. Also, I plan for everything–breakfasts, lunches, snacks, and dinners. Thaw as needed. Shop at Discount and Outlet Stores.

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Saving Cents With Sense

NOVEMBER 6, 2012

Know your prices, understand sale cycles, shop with coupons (check the organic coupons and gluten-free coupons round up each week), check store specials, meal plan, and only buy what you know you will use. a daily meal planner, and other money saving tips. Shop the bulk bins. Here’s my meal plan: Breakfasts: Cereal & Milk.

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Saving Everyday

AUGUST 21, 2012

Final Price = As low as FREE for toothbrushes. Thanks, Money Saving Madness. Buy 5 – Oscar Mayer Deli Fresh Lunch Meat 2/$5. each (some regions got a $5/1 coupon which makes them FREE!). Foster Grant or Walgreens Reading Glasses and Accessories B1G1 FREE psa $14.99. Final Price = Better than FREE.

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Saving Everyday

AUGUST 20, 2011

The following deals are valid Sunday, 8/21/11 through Saturday, 8/27/11 courtesy of my friend, Michelle at Money Saving Madness ~. B1G1 FREE Nature Made Vitamins or Suppliments. $1/1 Hellmann’s B1G1 FREE. $2/2 2/2 Hellmann’s Mayonnaise (Future Savings) Printable Coupon. Planters Nuts B1G1 FREE. Other Deals.

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