The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

A lot of weeks when I sit down to write my Five Frugal Things post, I have a good idea of what I’m gonna include. I used the chicken broth to make a pot of soup I had some aging celery in my veggie drawer, so this was perfect! I don’t use that much gas making the five minute trip to college in my van!

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The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 30, 2024

I did not plan this to be themed, but today’s Five Frugal Things is gonna be all food-related! If it was summertime, I’d make a smoothie to use these up, but man, I don’t really love drinking a cold smoothie in January/February! Here’s how I make my one-serving bowl of microwave oatmeal.)

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The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

But since I haven’t figured this out yet…I used some slightly sour milk to make this chocolate pudding. And the rest was just enough to make some cinnamon bread , so I froze that, labeled appropriately, so that I remember what it’s for! This fabric texture, plus the print, made it very easy to make my fix invisible.

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The Frugal Girl

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Just use code 97N2J when you make your account. We ate it for dinner last night with sweet potato fries, and tonight I will make a small batch of chicken and biscuits with the leftover meat. Annnnnd of course I will use the bones to make some of this chicken broth. What frugal things have you been up to lately?

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The Frugal Girl

OCTOBER 31, 2023

I’ve mentioned before that I have very small ear canals, which makes most earbuds painfully large. Yurbuds used to make earbuds that actually fit comfortably in my ears, but they got bought out by JBL a while back, and the new earbuds they make are not quite as comfy. What frugal things have you been up to?

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The Frugal Girl

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Luckily, I had saved the gel packs and stretch band that the oral surgeon gave Zoe last summer after her wisdom teeth removal, and I was able to make those work to go around my ankle and foot. So this ended up being even more frugal than I’d anticipated. What frugal things have you been up to lately? ” Ha.)

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The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

That reminds me: Twinings is a type of tea bag you could use for making the tea bag Christmas wreaths A. What frugal things have you been up to lately? The post Five Frugal Things | I fixed it, Officer! appeared first on The Frugal Girl. Marie shared with us.)

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The Frugal Girl

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

I’m using metal containers to pack my lunches Reusable containers make for a greener lunch, and a cheaper lunch. What frugal things have you been up to lately? The post Five Frugal Things | A lunch-y edition appeared first on The Frugal Girl. But for lunches, I love metal containers.

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The Frugal Girl

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

I have done it before, but this bench does make your rear hurt after a while. Trying to spread it on my armpits was a big challenge, and I could really only make it work if my armpits were pretty well post-shower. What frugal things have you been up to lately? The post Five Frugal Things | What color will this chair be?

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 2, 2022

There was nothing too special about my frugal shenanigans in September, other than just trying to be better with every purchase that I make. My Frugal Shenanigans! I planted a small garden this year: 2 tomato plants, 1 cucumber, 1 pepper plant that sadly didn’t make it, and 1 butternut squash. Garden Harvest.

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Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Another month of 2022 is in the books and another month of frugal-ing. My Frugal Shenanigans! I make a lot of iced tea and usually steep 2 flavored tea bags and 8 decaffeinated green tea bags in each batch I make. Share in the comments how you frugal-ed in August! Check out more How We Frugal-ed posts.

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The Frugal Girls

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Save time, save money, and start enjoying the best espresso you’ve ever tasted… when you learn How to Make Espresso at Home! Did you know it’s actually ridiculously easy to make your own fancy espresso drinks at home? Today I’ll show you How to Make Espresso at Home without a fancy machine!

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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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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? Will I make back the money?

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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

AUGUST 6, 2022

We’ve seen higher grocery and fuel bills lately, so we’re upping our frugal game to help the budget. How I frugal-ed in the kitchen: I spend a lot of time in my kitchen. To save time during the week, I make the salad and chop the fruit on Sunday nights. Share in the comments how you frugal-ed in July.

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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. It just makes me better able to deal with my problems.” A tired brain and body will make you struggle even with regular life.

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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. Luckily, I found two pairs at Old Navy that were 50% off sale making them $17.50 How did you frugal in November? Yes, please! stuff: $40.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 31, 2020

Welcome to my first “How We Frugal-ed” recap of 2020. Frugal living is NOT about feeling deprived. Frugal living is being intentional with our money and creative with our resources, so we have more to put towards the things that are important to us. Frugal Kitchen in January: Meal Plan.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 18, 2021

However, whilst we all have essential bills or borrowing we need to take on and maintain, some people are able to live as frugally as possible to help keep costs down and make their money go further. Here are 5 great tips for saving money by being frugal. Only Borrow What You Need. Buy Second-hand.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 30, 2021

However, whilst we all have essential bills or borrowing we need to take on and maintain, some people are able to live as frugally as possible to help keep costs down and make their money go further. Here are 5 great tips for saving money by being frugal. Only Borrow What You Need. Buy Second-hand.

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Motherhood Moments

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Fortunately, there are some things you can do to make this transition easier so you can enjoy this major step in your life. You'll need to allot plenty of time to this process and make sure your credit history is in great shape. Take a look at a few policies online; you can try these options when it's time to make a decision.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

It was a great feeling to make that payment, and to continue the momentum I want to double down on our financial goal. So I am declaring a Frugal February. The goal of Frugal February is NOT to feel deprived, . The goal of Frugal February is NOT to feel deprived, . 6 – Happy (frugal) Valentine’s Day!

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The Frugal Girl

MAY 6, 2024

The way I did it is slower, but the slowness makes me appreciate it more! I also think that I derive satisfaction from the scrappiness required to slowly acquire things in a frugal way. If this is true, then for me, frugal living is less of a struggle because it’s a natural fit. appeared first on The Frugal Girl.

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Couponing 101

JUNE 25, 2012

Here’s one thing I have NOT tried, though: Make Ahead Freezer-Friendly Smoothies. I’m very interested to see if it holds its fresh taste and texture after being frozen… Do you have a Frugal Tip you’d like to share? Daily Frugal Tip: Make Ahead Freezer-Friendly Smoothies is a post from Couponing 101.

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Couponing 101

MAY 15, 2012

Try making your own Microwave Heating Pad ! These would make really awesome gifts, too. Go visit Tipnut to learn how to make these! Do you have a Frugal Tip you’d like to share? Do you have a Frugal Tip you’d like to share? Too much stress? This looks like such a fun little project.

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Couponing 101

APRIL 17, 2012

Today’s frugal tip is to try your hand at making homemade power bars! The nuts and dried fruits can definitely be expensive to buy, but it’s still much cheaper per bar to make them yourself than to buy the brand-name at the store. Do you have a Frugal Tip you’d like to share? Need a place to start?

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 12, 2018

Frugal Friday: A recap of how we frugal-ed our way through the week. What We Ate this Week: I make an effort each week to serve my family delicious food but still stick to the budget. Frugal Miscellany: We’ve had a lot of very warm and humid days in September and October. How did you frugal this week?

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Couponing 101

JUNE 14, 2019

We always make sure to buy a large pack of water before leaving on a trip. 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. A good friend of mine makes beef jerky at home before she travels with her family.

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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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Couponing 101

MAY 15, 2013

Head over to Passion For Savings to learn how to make your own sponge ball toss ! I think this is SUCH a cool frugal tip for the summer season! I love frugal tips that also provide hours of cheap entertainment. Do you have a Frugal Tip you’d like to share? Daily Frugal Tip: Make Your Own Sponge Ball Toss!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 16, 2013

Make it a rule to break your normal routine, so no television, video games or computer time. As an alternative, head over to Walmart, Target, or another large retailer and pick a Slip ‘n Slide, or make your own , and buy some water guns or water balloons. Frugal Date Nights. Go Frugal' Have a Field Day.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 26, 2014

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. If, like us, you’re planning on relocating or just have, consider these tips to learn how to live frugally in your new location. Recognize that Some Frugal Skills Are Universal.

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The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

Tell us a little about yourself My current lifestyle would probably qualify as frugal-lite compared to many others. I was a bit intimidated by this, but then I figured I probably wasn’t the only person out there who isn’t ultra-frugal at the moment. How long have you been reading The Frugal Girl? We love old toys!

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Couponing 101

JANUARY 26, 2012

Do you have a Frugal Tip you’d like to share? Daily Frugal Tip: Make Homemade Antibacterial Cleaner is a post from Couponing 101. Can be used for daily cleaning and is cheaper than what you can buy in stores! Thanks, Cheryl! Please send me an email !

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Couponing 101

MARCH 10, 2012

Today’s frugal tip is to make your own foaming soap. Do you have a Frugal Tip you’d like to share? Daily Frugal Tip: Make Your Own Foaming Soap! You can turn just about any regular soap into foaming soap in mere minutes, and it really extends the life of your soap! Please send me an email !

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 28, 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. When I make soups and casseroles this winter, I’ll just break off what I need. Frugal Resources from around the Web: I recently discovered a blog, Passionate Penny Pincher.

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