The Frugal Girls

MARCH 25, 2024

Searching for the BEST Budget Friendly Wedding Food Ideas? That’s why I’ve compiled this HUGE list of simple and cheap Wedding Food Ideas that your guests will be RAVING about! […] The post Wedding Food Ideas Guests Will Rave About! You just hit the jackpot!

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 1, 2020

April 2020 might go down as the most frugal month of my lifetime. With the global pandemic and the decline of our small business, I have flexed frugal muscles that I didn’t know I have. Operation Frugal Living is in full swing at my house. Frugal Kitchen in April: Free Ham? More frugal shenanigans!

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The Frugal Girls

JANUARY 1, 2024

Mealtime is about to get ridiculously simple with this HUGE list of Easy Meal Prep Ideas! Whether you’re looking to save time in the kitchen or save money on your grocery bill, these Easy Meal Prep Ideas will change your life! Seriously… you […] The post 101 Easy Meal Prep Ideas To Save You Time!

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Family Balance Sheet

JULY 7, 2022

It’s been a long time since I’ve shared a “How I Frugal-ed” post, but for a variety of reasons, I’m making a more conscious effort lately to flex my frugal muscles. Here’s how we frugal-ed in June. Is a Sam’s Club membership frugal? How did you frugal in June?

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Family Balance Sheet

JULY 10, 2023

Frugal living is not about deprivation. This update includes how we frugal-ed in April, May, and June. This Month’s Frugal Shenanigans: 1 – We sold stuff online and made $800 My husband has been a selling machine on Facebook Marketplace. And how is this frugal? Check out previous How We Frugal-ed posts.

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Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 4, 2013

Last year, I ran a series, 12 Days of Frugal Holiday Fun. I shared 12 ideas that we have done over the years and will continue to do and none of them cost a lot of money, but all of them will create many memories with your family. What does your family do for frugal holiday fun? I’d love to hear your ideas!

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Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 20, 2013

Looking for a simple & frugal gift idea? This gift of time is simple, frugal, and the perfect gift for anyone, especially those close to your family or the hard-to-buy-for people in your life. What simple and frugal holiday gift ideas do you have? Give the gift of a home-cooked meal. Use the good china.

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The Frugal Girl

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

At the end of her email, she said, I wonder if you could address the importance of taking care of one’s mental health especially during really hard times, specifically in frugal ways. The post Q&A | frugal mental health, “why did you get a cat”?, and phones for kids appeared first on The Frugal Girl.

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Coupons Do Work

JANUARY 28, 2016

The post Yerdle : Frugal Idea : Swap stuff. Earn Yerdle Dollars by swapping your item, which you can use towards future purchases on Yerdle. After your first purchase, items will cost only up to $10 for shipping, bundling and service fees. how cool is this? Information about Yardle. Save money appeared first on Coupons Do Work!

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Coupons Do Work

MARCH 31, 2015

So here is a list of 50 ideas that you can put into your basket (the frugal way) : Books (can be Easter or spring themed, or not!). 50 easter basket ideas no candy the frugal way 2015 . frugal tips 50 easter basket ideas no candy the frugal way 2015' my kids are not all about candy either.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 9, 2014

You can create a frugal, meaningful Valentine’s Day that can be just as special to those you love AND can keep you on budget. What’s your favorite frugal way to celebrate Valentine’s Day? Frugal Valentines Day Dates Do You Equate Money with Affection? Go Frugal' Show Your Love with Food.

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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, . 8 Action Steps for a Frugal February: 1 – Write a budget/spending plan for February. 8 Action Steps for a Frugal February: 1 – Write a budget/spending plan for February. 6 – Happy (frugal) Valentine’s Day!

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Saving Cents With Sense

OCTOBER 1, 2013

5 Frugal DIY Halloween Décor Ideas. If you just get a little creative, you can come up with some fun and frugal Halloween décor you can be proud of! 5 Frugal DIY Halloween Décor Ideas: 1. Get the kids to help you or have a grand old time with your girlfriends creating these fun ideas. Take a look!

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Couponing 101

MAY 28, 2013

Here’s a cute idea! Do you have a Frugal Tip you’d like to share? Daily Frugal Tip: DIY Fishing Lures (Father’s Day Gift Idea!) Head over to Creative Green Living to learn how to make your own fishing lures from Dollar Store materials ! Pretty nifty, if you ask me! Please send me an email !

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 25, 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. Frugal Resources: 1. If funds are tight this Christmas, here’s a list of 30 FREE, but Thoughtful Gift Ideas. How did you live frugally this week? Wednesday: Spaghetti night.

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Couponing 101

DECEMBER 21, 2012

With Christmas right around the corner, I thought it’d be fun to round up some frugal Christmas tips for you! There are tons of ideas all over the Internet, and especially on Pinterest. Here are just a few of the great ideas I found: Give the gift of a Homemade Holiday Sugar Spice Scrub. Make the house smell yummy.

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Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 2, 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. Frugal Resources: 1. If funds are tight this Christmas, here’s a list of 30 FREE, but Thoughtful Gift Ideas. How did you live frugally this week? The post Frugal Friday 12.02.16

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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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Teresa's Deals

AUGUST 25, 2015

If are frugal like me, then you are always looking for ways that are better, easier or even healthier when it comes to cleaning. There are so many ideas out there. 15 Easy DIY Cleaning Ideas. I have found quiet a few ideas for you to check out from these other bloggers. Be sure to let them know if you like their ideas!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 16, 2013

Have events like three-legged races, a water balloon toss and other creative ideas to help pass the time. This idea takes a little bit of planning, but it will make for a fun day that doesn’t cost very much. Ask your friends for ideas as well; maybe they know about local activities that you don’t. Frugal Date Nights.

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Teresa's Deals

DECEMBER 21, 2014

Welcome to the 2nd Have Fun & Live Frugally! Linky Parties frugal' We are so excited you are here for our party!

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Couponing 101

OCTOBER 22, 2012

Looking for some cool homemade Christmas gift ideas? Check out more Christmas gift ideas that we’ve posted recently. Do you have a Frugal Tip you’d like to share? Daily Frugal Tip: Homemade Christmas Gift Ideas Made From Duct Tape! Check out these 25 gifts you can make out of duct tape !

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Couponing 101

JANUARY 7, 2013

Check out these 100+ ideas for creatively reusing old magazines ! There are some really cool ideas: home decor, gifts, furniture, jewelry, and more. Do you have a Frugal Tip you’d like to share? Daily Frugal Tip: Creatively Reuse Old Magazines (100+ Ideas!) Please send me an email !

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Saving Cents With Sense

FEBRUARY 6, 2012

So here are 25 Frugal & Fun Date Night Ideas to help you spend more quality time together. And for those of you that aren’t married – these are great date ideas for you, too, when you are watching a budget (aren’t we all)! So, now, what are some of your favorite frugal date night ideas? Most important….

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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. If you are looking for ways to save, be sure to check all the ways to have a Frugal Halloween below. . 31 Frugal Ways to Celebrate Halloween – Popsugar Smart Living. Halloween Tips to Help Save Money.

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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 my quest for frugality, however, I’ve learned that some would-be saving methods are not truly practical.

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Coupons Do Work

SEPTEMBER 27, 2016

Want more frugal tips/ articles/ DIY stuff? Check out what we have to offer here in our ‘frugal tips’ section. Here are 20 ideas : No Sew Prince Charming Costume DIY Tutorial. $1 He is 5 and 1/2 and my daughter is 9, they are very creative AND isn’t that what Halloween is all about? 1 DIY Paper Doll Costume.

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Couponing 101

JANUARY 19, 2015

Check out these 10 Easy Small Space Storage Ideas ! Do you have a Frugal Tip you’d like to share? The post Daily Frugal Tip: Easy Small Space Storage Ideas appeared first on Couponing 101. The post Daily Frugal Tip: Easy Small Space Storage Ideas appeared first on Couponing 101.

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Couponing 101

JUNE 12, 2012

Check out this awesome frugal gift idea: a homemade Science Kit for Kids ! What a cool idea! Do you have a Frugal Tip you’d like to share? Daily Frugal Tip: Science Kit Gift Idea For Kids! Please send me an email !

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 24, 2011

If not, it’s time to learn some tricks on how to become a more frugal shopper! Many people assume that they’re getting a better idea by buying in bulk but this isn’t always true, especially for perishable food items that are likely to be thrown away if you don’t get a chance to use everything before the use-by date. Frugal Food Tips.

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Coupons Do Work

JANUARY 27, 2016

This is a frugal way to use Binder Clips that will save you frustration when you can’t keep your cord plugged into your mac laptop (I hate it when it happens! ) Money Clip and/or Wallet: Computer Cable Holder: Coffee Filter Holder and a Napkin Holder (great idea if you are on a picnic !) Here are 11 ways to use binder clips!

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Teresa's Deals

AUGUST 23, 2015

These Personalized Halloween Treat Bag Ideas are too adorable and I am sure your child would love to have there own personalized bag for Halloween. The post Personalized Halloween Treat Bag Ideas appeared first on Frugal Texas Diva. This post may contain affiliate links or sponsored content, read our Disclosure Policy.

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The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

It’s why my Five Frugal Things posts are just tiny little efforts lately. My brain will be full of fun and creative ideas again. The post stream of (foggy) consciousness appeared first on The Frugal Girl. Which is why my poor little scuffed table is sitting there, not yet finished. There’s physical exhaustion.

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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. I would recommend looking at Pinterest for ideas, because that’s where we found our ideas for my friend’s wedding.

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The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 9, 2024

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. Part of my flower garden this year I hate the idea of being haunted by money-woes when my husband and I are retired. What’s your biggest frugal win?

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Coupons Do Work

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

Smart idea for us frugal peeps! In fact because of Amazon having the best deals for TP and PT (Toilet Paper and Paper Towels), I stocked up on them, for 3-4 months for subscribe and save (every 2-3 weeks I would get an Amazon package), and I now officially have a year’s supply in my ‘stockpile’ of the products !

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The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Megan emailed me a little nervously because she and her husband are not super-duper frugal. But this is “Meet A Reader” not, “Meet Only Super Frugal Readers” There are all sorts of reasons people hang out here, and some of those reasons have nothing to do with frugality. ? So, here’s Megan!

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