Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 15, 2011

Staging a festival dry run in your back garden the weekend before may sound more boy scout than rock and roll, but can save pounds. Being on the ball with ticket purchases is also essential for the biggest and best festivals – Glastonbury and V Festival are notorious for selling out within hours of the box office opening. Go prepared.

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Saving Money Money Tickets Saving 160

The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 22, 2024

How long have you been reading The Frugal Girl? I know I found The Frugal Girl through the Non-Consumer Advocate, and I’ve read nearly all the archives. I was not raised by frugal people, but my fiance (now husband) was very frugal, and I wanted to learn how to adopt some of the same mindset so we could be on the same page.

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Rent Son Frugal Home and Garden 178

Saving Cents With Sense

MAY 7, 2013

It comes with six vegetables and herbs seeds and is perfect for a windowsill garden. With flower delivery you can save on delivery costs of other gift ideas you might have had to send through the Post Office. A more frugal approach would be to get her a new yoga mat. Frugal Mothers Day' All Moms Love Flowers.

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Flowers and Plants Flowers and Gifts Finds Gifts 75

Saving Cents With Sense

JUNE 4, 2013

Spend some time tending to a family garden. Visit your local post office for a tour. Frugal frugal living kids activities summer fun' Attend a free crafting session at your local library. Watch the stars at night and look for various constellations. Hold roller skate races. Set out the sprinkler and host a bike wash.

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Activism Family Kids and Family Library 111

Coupons Do Work

JUNE 12, 2016

Gardening: Plants, flowers, seeds, watering cans, plant food, soil, weed killers, mulch, compost buckets, water hoses. Laptops: You might notice at your favorite Office shop (Best Buy, for example) is the start of Back-to -School sales. Clearance: Jackets, sweaters, umbrellas, rain boots, floral wreaths from Memorial Day.

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June Buy Buying Lingerie 100

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

How long have you been reading The Frugal Girl? The Frugal Girl is one of the few blogs whose URL I have memorized, so I’ve never missed an entry! The Frugal Girl is one of the few blogs whose URL I have memorized, so I’ve never missed an entry! What’s your best frugal win? K in her dance costume 2.

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Kids and Family Parenting Cars Car 188

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2021

It was an escape from the office, but it was eating up my budget…see what I did there! As my kids have grown, I have expanded my work hours at our office and by the end of the week, I’m too cooked to cook , so take out it is! Check my Frugal Family Activities list for ideas. 5 – Brown bag your lunch.

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Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 130

Frugal Luxuries

NOVEMBER 26, 2014

I realize that, at first glance, DIY kits don''t appear to be the most frugal of investments. These are NOT just for when you go off on vacation and need someone to water your plants; they''re also IDEAL for Forgetful~Frugalite Gardeners like myself with an environmental conscience. Especially to frugalites such as myself.

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Gifts Plants Catalog DIY 49

Saving Cents With Sense

JUNE 21, 2016

Spend some time tending to a family garden. Visit your local post office for a tour. Attend a free crafting session at your local library. Watch the stars at night and look for various constellations. Hold roller skate races. Set out the sprinkler and host a bike wash. Just call first. Have a bike parade around the neighborhood.

Activism 40

Activism Family Library Kids and Family 40

Saving With Shellie

APRIL 5, 2011

Parents magazine, Better Homes and Gardens, Kraft Food and Family and Woman’s Day also have coupons in them fairly regularly. You can also get coupons from free sample offers, in your doctor’s office from home mailers. Here are some of my favorites: Magazines – The best coupon magazine is All You.

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Magazine and Newspaper Subscriptions Betty Crocker Newspaper Red Plum 96

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 12, 2016

If you listen to any of the Home and Garden type TV shows, mentions of Open Concept, Master suite (with walkin closet and on suites with jetted tubes, large showers, rain forest shower heads, heated flooring, double vanities and more), and elegant kitchens with high end appliances, cabinets, counter tops, butler pantries and finishes abound.

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Home Plumbing Garage Home and Garden 100

Coupons Do Work

FEBRUARY 20, 2017

Office Supplies. Garden Decor - 50% OFF Includes: Planters, Tools, Watering Supplies, Chemicals and Fertilizers. Garden Decor. 2 Ziploc brand Bags - 1-15-17 SS (exp. Final Price: $1.99. Buy 1; Use $1.00/1 Ziploc Food Storage Bags. Excludes: Sandwich Bags, 90 ct. Buy 1; Use $1.00/1 Artskills Products. Blizzard Points Item.

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Points Travel Colgate Advil 100

Coupons Do Work

FEBRUARY 10, 2017

Garden Decor and Accessories - B1G1 50% OFF Includes: Planters, Tools, Watering Supplies, Chemicals and Fertilizers. Garden Decor and Accessories. Office Supplies. Blizzard Points Item. Secret Silky Hosiery - B1G1 Blizzard Points Item. Secret Silky Hosiery. Blizzard Points Item. B1G1 50% OFF. Viva Paper Towels, 2 Rolls - $3.99

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Points Bath and Body Works L'Oreal Travel 100

Coupons Do Work

JANUARY 28, 2017

Rite Aid Home brand Office Supplies - B1G1 50% OFF Includes: Select varieties. Rite Aid Home brand Office Supplies. 1 Farmer's Garden by Vlasic Pickles. - $0.25/1 Proctor Silex Appliances - $15.99 Includes: Select varieties. Proctor Silex Appliances. Includes: Select varieties. B1G1 50% OFF. Includes: Select varieties.

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Points Travel L'Oreal Band-Aid 100