The Frugal Girl

MARCH 11, 2024

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. I especially enjoy Meet the Reader, Thankful Thursday and Five Frugal Things. How did you get interested in saving money? What’s your best frugal win?

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Saving Everyday

JANUARY 1, 2015

Frugal Tip | Cook Big & Save Time, Groceries, & Energy. Homemade Carpet Deodorizer by I Am That Lady. Energy Saving Tips for Summer by The Frugal Mom. Grocery Savings Tips by Mission To Save. 10 Tips To Saving Money at the Grocery Store by Koupon Krazed. by Koupon Krazed.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 20, 2012

Every once in a while, it’s fine to run to your local burger joint for lunch, but you can save money by bringing your lunch from home on a regular basis. Both of these options help you to save money, and in many cases, a homemade lunch is much healthier than what you will get a local restaurant.

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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 used olives, big, restaurant style chips, fresh salsa, homemade guacamole, jalapenos, tomatoes, and of course a lot of cheese. So, how have you saved money on dates and still had fun?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 19, 2011

Frugality means a lot of things for different people. This is because there are still a number of people who have trouble switching to a frugal lifestyle. This is why they spend their money on gadgets and extravagant travel getaways. At the same time, you should look at the many benefits frugality has provided in many people.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 2, 2012

It’s also one of the places in our home where we often inadvertently spend too much money. Most people will read this, and think “yeah, there are a lot of ways to save money on food…” While there are many good tips about how to save on your groceries that’s not the only place where we spend too much money in the kitchen.

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Saving Cents With Sense

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

It seems as though homemade items are all the rage these days as people are finding simpler ways to enjoy the holidays. Homemade gifts, meals, and crafts are all wonderful ways to not only put your heart into something, but to even save a little time and money at the same time. 7 Tips for Enjoying a Homemade Holiday.

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NOVEMBER 27, 2019

These eight ways to save money on holiday gifts can keep more money in your wallet. Shopping sales is one of the most obvious (and fun) ways to save money. By tackling your shopping list right away, you might be able to enjoy extra savings. These eight ideas are just a few ways to save on holiday gifts.

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NOVEMBER 12, 2014

My #1 tip for trimming grocery spending is an easy one: Serve simple, frugal, scheduled meals. This makes meal planning simpler and has saved me a ton of money. By having a schedule and knowing what we usually eat, I can save money by buying many foods in bulk. Pasta w/ homemade white sauce, Chicken, & Veggies.

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JANUARY 28, 2016

Rice and beans are two inexpensive ingredients that people equate with frugal cooking and boring recipes. Serve with a garden salad and your favorite homemade bread. Grilled Chicken & Black Bean Burritos from Passion for Savings. 20 Rice and Beans Recipes: 1. Rice and Beans Stuffed Peppers from The Happy Housewife.

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JANUARY 6, 2012

Did you know that meal planning is one of the keys to saving money on your grocery bill? Using coupons will save you money at the register, but using your food wisely is going to save you money as well! Having these items on hand saves money since I don’t have to buy more expensive prepared foods!

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Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 1, 2016

I know many of you are in similar situations of needed to save, but wanting to pay off debt, and eventually be able to put money in savings. Although I don’t claim to be an expert, I have learned many money saving tips through the past 7 years of running this frugal blog. Making Homemade Baby Food.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 6, 2013

You can save tons of money over the course of the year by buying off brands, especially when stores offer deals such as buy one get one or buy 10 for $10. Homemade Goodness. Can you really save money making your own stuff? For 40 loads of homemade detergent, you’ll pay $0.05 a Rafflecopter giveaway.

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The Frugal Girl

MARCH 6, 2024

If you have a chest freezer or other non-defrosting freezer, homemade bread can stay fresh for several months in its frozen state. I am not trying as hard to save money on groceries as I used to Back in the day, I definitely worked harder on my grocery spending than I do now. Good enough is good enough. Further questions?

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MAY 24, 2012

Depending on how often you like to go to the movies, these could potentially save you money. However, if you can, indulge in a pre or post-movie bowl of homemade popcorn instead! You won’t believe the savings! Do you have any additional tips for saving money at the movie theater?

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 1, 2011

While I love my Homemade Brownies with Homemade Whipped Cream , brownies are one item that I occasionally buy/bake/eat from a box. When I saw the pan, I thought to myself, 'that is just a glorified muffin pan'. Light bulb moment There was a big football game on one night so I bought our favorite brownie mix.

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APRIL 2, 2022

40 Homemade Popsicle Recipes. Homemade Ice Cream in a Bag – This is a fun frugal summer activity for the kids. How to Grill Pizza – No need to heat up the house to make homemade pizza, grill it instead! Front-Yard Landscaping: 15 Tips To Help You Design Your Landscape and Save Money.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 20, 2014

Next time you get home at the end of the day and you’re too pooped to cook, you can just grab some lettuce and your jar of homemade dressing; or cook some noodles to top off with your homemade pesto; or heat up some tortillas topped with beans and cheese to smother with homemade enchilada sauce. Go Frugal' Please share!

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Birmingham Bargain Mom

MAY 17, 2011

Here are some ideas to save money on a graduation cake, yet show your graduate some love.

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Saving Everyday

JANUARY 24, 2013

Making your own household cleaners will not only save money but it’s better for you! What are your homemade cleaner recipes or tips? Have a frugal tip you’d like to share? Remember…a penny saved TRULY is a penny earned. Store-bought cleaners can contain harsh chemicals and toxic fumes…yuk.

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FEBRUARY 19, 2016

Monday: I made a new recipe, One Pan Lime Chicken & Rice with Black Beans from my 20 Frugal & Tasty Beans & Rice list. I adapted slightly, because I didn’t have cilantro and chilies and I used my homemade taco seasoning for flavoring. It was a hit and tastes like a homemade version of boxed rice mixes.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 5, 2011

Sugar and salt : Either of these can be used as the basis of a homemade body scrub, depending on how coarse you want the grains to be. Because it’s good for moisturising, you may want to add it to homemade body scrubs as the oil-based part of the scrub, especially if your skin is usually dried out by shop-bought body scrubs.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 14, 2011

While this project was meant to shed light on the poverty that exists in the world, it also demonstrated the extremes of frugal living. Today I thought it would be beat to determine the minimum amount of money that it would take for you to live with only the bare bones essentials. How much money do you need to live?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 19, 2014

Still others put the challenge not to spend money on their kids for a year as akin to child abuse. They argue that the children will be teased as they grow up and will feel unloved because their parents got them homemade gifts rather than buying them new. Go Frugal Go Green' Others Support the Decision.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 4, 2013

If you decide to buy in bulk as a way to save money, you can preserve some of that food for later. You can also freeze homemade meals, including soups, casseroles and other items. Rather than throwing out the excess, you can save it for a later meal. Another way to prevent waste is to preserve some of your food.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 1, 2014

Homemade Baby Wipes. Making Homemade Baby Food. 10 Fun and Frugal Ways to Use Herbs in Your Home. Clean with Baking Soda to Save Money. Clean with Vinegar to Save Money. Save at the pump by finding the cheapest gas wherever you go. Frugal new year save money'

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NOVEMBER 13, 2015

Read 10 Smart Tips to Save Money on Meat for how I consistently spend less on meat purchases. these 15 tips to save money when eating out. Not very frugal of me. You can use store bought fajita packs or make homemade fajita seasoning. My #1 Simple Tool that Saves Me Hundreds. 8 Freezer Meal Recipes.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 4, 2014

The number can be daunting for new or expecting parents, but within a number that large, there is always room for significant savings. I’ll show you which ways you can most effectively assert your will to save money as new parents. What is not certain however, is how we can deal with this inevitability frugally.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 27, 2014

Check out this round up of 18 Valentine’s Day Crafts that you can make to celebrate your loves AND save money! Valentine’s Day Heart Card Garland from Happiness is Homemade 15. ©2009-13 Saving Cents with Sense ™, a website of Saving Sense Media LLC. Frugal crafts diy Valentines Day'

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FEBRUARY 12, 2014

Saving money by smart shopping and using frugal ideas. TIP OF THE WEEK: HOMEMADE STAINLESS STEEL CLEANER!! Marnies Coupon-a-ram-a. Starting Out. Coupons.com. Other Coupon Sites. Insert Preview. Policies/Sites. Coupon Databases. Unadvertise Deals. Website for discounted photo art prints and products. Contact Me.

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Saving Cents With Sense

FEBRUARY 20, 2014

I quickly found that making my own baby food for my baby not only saved me money, but it also allowed me to know exactly what he was eating. Save Money. And shipping is free with a $50 purchase or you can choose in store pickup to save on shipping. Frugal Baby Food diy sponsored' Easy Baby Food Recipe.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

I’m pretty crafty so I come up with a lot of ideas of things to do to save money that we can easily (or, as easily as possible) do ourselves. Homemade invitations are more personal and they can look very professional, as well. 5 Ways to Save Money on Your Wedding Well love is in the air and wedding season has arrived.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 4, 2014

The advantages of homemade baby food are numerous, nearly endless. Making homemade baby food is beyond easy, it really doesn’t take much time and baby will choose it over that jar of flavorless mush any day, and that doesn’t even begin to hit on the nutritional benefits of home preparation. #152891501 / gettyimages.com.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 23, 2014

On Halloween we did a trick for our treat inside of a neighbors house, without our parents around and got homemade goodies to eat as a treat. Kids did chores and not all of them were ‘safe’ My brother mowed the lawn with a homemade electric lawnmower. Go Frugal' Kids could roam the neighborhood by themselves safely.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 1, 2015

Homemade Baby Wipes. Making Homemade Baby Food. 10 Fun and Frugal Ways to Use Herbs in Your Home. Clean with Baking Soda to Save Money. Clean with Vinegar to Save Money. Save at the pump by finding the cheapest gas wherever you go. Frugal new year save money'

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 5, 2013

The cost of restaurant food isn’t the only cringe-worthy aspect of eating out; restaurant food has far more sodium, chemicals, fat, and other “mystery ingredients” than that of the “homemade” variety.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 28, 2011

Managing Money. How to Save Money shares with us how we can keep our finances safe when buying items online. Sweating the Big Stuff tells us about 5 people that can save us money, time and stress. Live Real, Now tells us how we can save money on anything from bills to insurance. Going Frugal.

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