Motherhood Moments

MARCH 4, 2023

Smart money hacks for the debt-averse individual Here are some of the easiest and most effective strategies to get you started on the road to financial success. Knowing where your money is going is the first step toward making wiser spending decisions. Be frugal—live below your means. Set a budget and follow it consistently.

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Family Balance Sheet

JULY 10, 2023

Frugal living is not about deprivation. Instead, I look for creative ways to save my family money in all aspects of our lives. This update includes how we frugal-ed in April, May, and June. I was leaving money on the table before April and I’m glad I researched for opportunities. The money hit our account in April.

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The Frugal Girl

DECEMBER 11, 2023

My husband and I have four kids ranging from age 3-8, and I am a stay-at-home mom. Last year, to make a little extra cash, I started boarding dogs through Rover, and I am about to start a very very part time job using my RN license for a home care company. How long have you been reading The Frugal Girl? homemade bagels!

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The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 9, 2024

My cute kids when they were little I used to be a Spanish teacher until I stopped working to stay home with my kids. How long have you been reading The Frugal Girl?I I ‘ve been reading The Frugal Girl for 4+ years now, definitely pre-pandemic but I’m not sure how much before.

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Teresa's Deals

SEPTEMBER 22, 2015

I really wish I had know about saving money and being frugal back when my kids where little. I am pretty sure I would have saved a lot of money and had the money for others things that might have been needed or wanted. 4 Free Frugal Living eBooks to Get You Saving Money. Chapter 2: Start at Home.

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Teresa's Deals

SEPTEMBER 18, 2015

It’s is almost Halloween time and I am sure, if your like me, you are already looking for frugal ways to celebrate. There are many ways to save money for Halloween such as using coupons for the candy, making your own Halloween costume to going crafts for Halloween decor. Halloween Tips to Help Save Money.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

So I am declaring a Frugal February. The goal of Frugal February is NOT to feel deprived, . The goal is to be extremely intentional with our money, so we can put more towards our financial goals. 8 Action Steps for a Frugal February: 1 – Write a budget/spending plan for February. Find free fun in Frugal February.

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The Frugal Girl

MARCH 11, 2024

My hubby and I retired in Central Florida after downsizing to a new home in order to age in place and enjoy the warm weather. How long have you been reading The Frugal Girl? I’ve been reading The Frugal Girl since retiring in 2015 and look forward to the blog every week. How did you get interested in saving money?

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Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 4, 2020

Here’s how we frugal-ed our way through it. Frugal Wardrobe in November: I have a small bedroom closet, so I like to keep my wardrobe fairly lean, but highly functional. Frugal Kitchen in November: I stocked up on enough baking supplies at Wegman’s that should get us through most of 2021. a small gas fireplace: $100.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 7, 2011

In the current economic climate, many households are trying to save money. Your home is probably one of your biggest expenses – so it could help to devise a saving strategy for your home. By insulating your house properly, you can save some money while reducing your home’s Co2 emissions (the biggest cause of climate change).

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

The post How to Save Money From Salary Without Sacrificing Your Lifestyle appeared first on Penny Pinchin' Mom. Learning how to save money from your salary without sacrificing your lifestyle is a skill worthy of an entire course subject in the most prestigious of schools. I coupon and hunt for deals like a mad woman!

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Teresa's Deals

OCTOBER 2, 2015

I have (for many years) always wondered how to live frugally. I don’t remember if my family was frugal or not, most likely because I didn’t pay attention. As I grew older and had my own children, I thought, there has to be away to save money but never did learn how until I reached my late 30’s. Eat Out Less.

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Teresa's Deals

OCTOBER 2, 2015

I have (for many years) always wondered how to live frugally. I don’t remember if my family was frugal or not, most likely because I didn’t pay attention. As I grew older and had my own children, I thought, there has to be away to save money but never did learn how until I reached my late 30’s. Eat Out Less.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2021

But the truth is, we have the money. And while I don’t like parting with our money, I am grateful that this repair won’t send us into financial distress. Dave Ramsey suggests in his book, The Total Money Makeover (affiliate link) , that you create a starter emergency fund of $1000. It is NOT a spending account.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JUNE 18, 2014

Every homeowner knows their home is a major investment that needs to be protected with maintenance and repairs, but not everyone knows how to perform home maintenance and professionals are expensive. According to HomeAdvisor, the average national cost of painting a home exterior is almost $3,000 and $986 to install a door.

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Coupons Do Work

OCTOBER 11, 2016

Looking for legit work from home jobs and make 11 hours or more? This is perfect for us stay at home parents as well as inbetween job! here are 20 work from home jobs (legit too!) : Want more frugal tips/ articles/ DIY stuff? Check out what we have to offer here in our ‘frugal tips’ section.

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Teresa's Deals

SEPTEMBER 4, 2015

I am always searching the internet for other frugal blogs and I have so many that I love to read besides this one of course, but I wanted to list my 10 most favorite for you to check out. 10 Of My Favorite Frugal Blogs. Addi from Frugal Fanatic believes anyone can earn an income from home without having to work 40 hours a week.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 4, 2013

Being romantic requires a lot of thought, but not a lot of money. Here are some great ways to show your partner that you love them on a budget: Cook Dinner at Home. This may sound boring but there is something very romantic about a bottle of wine and a good, home cooked meal in front of the fireplace with your partner.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 16, 2013

If you’re trying to save money, pay down debt, or both, then you might want to consider skipping your family’s usual summer trip and plan staycations instead. Staycations are inexpensive activities that your family can do at home, or locally, that you can all enjoy without running up an expensive vacation tab. Frugal Date Nights.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 4, 2012

Being frugal these days is very important. With the skyrocketing prices of everything and the worsening inflation, saving money and spending wisely are vital to be able to live comfortably. It is not easy to be frugal and save money when you have a family that splurges and squanders. Being frugal is a family affair.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 20, 2011

Guest Post Author Bio: David Bakke enjoys living frugally in Atlanta and frequently shares his best financial tips and experiences on Money Crashers , an online resource ranked as one of the top personal finance blogs online. In fact, it’s easy to lose money in an attempt to be frugal. Sacrificing Ethics.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 20, 2013

When we were house hunting for our home a few months ago, before we landed where we are, we saw a whole bunch of houses. We saw brand new homes, newly renovated homes, and ones that were old (and looked their age). We saw these two homes back to back on a Saturday afternoon. The lighting in a home is really important.

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 18, 2016

It’s Frugal Friday: A recap of how we frugal-ed our way through the week so that we have more money to put towards our financial goals. Our mission: Live WELL, On LESS Money. As I mentioned in previous Frugal Fridays , our main heat source (gas fireplace) was out of commission for several weeks.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 9, 2013

Here are six things we do in the fall that help us save money by using what we have, being energy efficient or maintaining our stuff so it lasts longer. Not only does mulch save money on watering, but it comes for the price of labor for us. Save your plants over the winter and avoid spending more money in spring.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 26, 2014

We learned how to stretch our money in Chicago, and we were fairly good at it. Recently we just relocated to Tucson, Arizona, and we’re finding that in some ways we need to start all over learning to be frugal in a new town. Recognize that Some Frugal Skills Are Universal. Cook all of our meals from scratch at home.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 28, 2014

If you want to save money, in almost any area of life, it makes sense to work with what you have rather than trying to change what you already have. Work with What You Have in Your Home. There’s plenty you can do to improve your home working with what you have. Go Frugal Go Green' Consider your house. Absolutely.

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JUNE 14, 2019

Hopefully the traveling will calm down soon… we are very ready to be at home for several weeks in a row! If you want to be really frugal, you can get a couple of gallons of water (or fill empty gallons up at home) and bring plastic cups for everyone during the trip.

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APRIL 7, 2012

One way to save money is to try doing haircuts at home. We all have different areas of our lives that we are willing to spend more or less money on. This is a great frugal tip for those of you who are wanting to save money on haircuts, though. Have you ever tried doing haircuts at home?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 14, 2013

Now is the time to watch every penny that you spend, so that you can purchase more in the same budget or even better, put that money in emergency funds. Well, I can tell you a number of ways to save money on household expenses. Finish your purchasing from the list, go home, and think over it. If so, you are paying extra money.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 26, 2013

You haven’t had time to pursue exercise and with holiday indulgences coming due on the credit card you don’t have spare money to buy a gym membership. How can you make sure you get the exercise you need but still save money doing so? Exercise At Home. Spend Money To Save Money.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 29, 2012

It cost over $1000, so when we went to go out for our Friday night dinner (we hate cooking on Fridays), we decided to stay in to save money. We’d gotten so used to going out that we didn’t really know what to do at home. We had a lot of fun and it was nice to dream about our goal of becoming home owners. Still, it is.

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 4, 2016

It’s Frugal Friday: A recap of how we frugal-ed our way through the week so that we have more money to put towards our financial goals. Our mission: Live WELL, On LESS Money. Our home was built in 1969 with baseboard electric heat, which equals pretty high electric bills in the winter. It’s awesome.

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Saving Everyday

FEBRUARY 15, 2014

The more of your hard earned money you can keep in your wallet, the more you have for things you need and want. I’m always looking for a new way to save money, so I love reading other people’s tips on how they save extra cash. Frugal Tip | Cook Big & Save Time, Groceries, & Energy. by Koupon Krazed.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 11, 2012

Your local library is a wonderful resource when it comes to saving money, and it is one that many people do not even know about. If you rarely use your internet at home, you might want to consider using the library’s internet for free instead. Even small libraries can help you save money. Do you have a library card?

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The Frugal Girls

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Stock up on your favorite lotions, candles, soaps and more with these Bath and Body Works Coupons and Sale Hacks that will save you SO much money! appeared first on The Frugal Girls.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 1, 2015

All my life I’ve been careful with money, most of the time through necessity, but now just through habit. I wonder if I’m really being frugal or if I am just being cheap. To me, frugal implies using resources in the wisest fashion and cheap implies a specific focus on getting the lowest price. Cheap or frugal?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 6, 2013

If you’re like me, you are always looking for ways to save money, even if it’s only a little bit each week or month. These tips on how to save money by greening your wardrobe will really help you to keep those extra dollars in your pocket. As the goal is to save money, maybe a combination of these two choices could be the way to go.

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