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. How to Live a Frugal Lifestyle. Use Coupons. I had no clue how to use them the right way either but after about a year of learning, I did learn.

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JUNE 14, 2019

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. Instead of buying bowls, we buy a bag of paper cups that we use for drinking as well as for cereal in the mornings when we travel.

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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. How to Live a Frugal Lifestyle. Use Coupons. I had no clue how to use them the right way either but after about a year of learning, I did learn.

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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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The Frugal Girl

MARCH 4, 2024

Box are some of my favorite authors) and I use the library to borrow both regular books and electronic resources. How long have you been reading The Frugal Girl? I started reading The Frugal Girl about two years before I escaped from the workforce, which was almost eight years ago. What’s your best frugal win?

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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. Frugal Halloween Decoration Ideas – Moola Saving Mom.

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The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

When I got home, Zoe looked at the weather and said, “Mom, you are crazy.” Whenever I pass something or get a test grade back, she says, “Mom, you’re doing great.” appeared first on The Frugal Girl. ” But honestly, I enjoy a walk like this way more than I enjoy a sweltering walk in August.

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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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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 11, 2016

But there are ways to save – consider used furniture. While most folks consider wood and metal used furniture to be quite restorable, many turn their noses up at re-using fabric covered items. You can also find older, quality items at used furniture stores. How to make used furniture usable.

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Motherhood Moments

DECEMBER 14, 2022

I've used red as my choice of holiday color, but any color would work. Her frugal craft projects and activity ideas are designed to transform the creatively-challenged into creative pros. I found almost all the supplies at a local dollar store. This material comes from Motherhood Moment.

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The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

How long have you been reading The Frugal Girl? I’ve been a years-long reader of Frugalwoods, and I think that a Frugal Girl article on piano playing popped up as a recommendation based on my membership in the Frugalwoods Facebook page. What’s your best frugal win? What frugal tips have you tried and abandoned?

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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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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 12, 2012

Sayward was just a teen, but she took charge of preparing her mother’s body for burial – instructing her sisters to help her wash her mom’s body, clean the clothing to bury her in and sew a pillow to put under her head. Green and Frugal Burial. Eco-Friendly Acne Fighters: Skin Care for the Frugal.

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The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

We are both naturally frugal and a bit introverted which makes it easier to save money. This spring, the gym closed down and sold off their equipment at a deep discount so now I am well stocked for any kettlebell weight I want to use. How long have you been reading The Frugal Girl? What’s your best frugal win?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 8, 2016

After a number of years of ‘making do or doing without’ a person discovers ways of doing things that work – using minimal resources. Step three, using one of those green kitchen scouring pads cut into small squares, scrub the cleanser and water onto the grout. Shower stalls. Soap bar holders. Dining chairs.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 16, 2012

However, those of us who grew up here and live here still, find frugal family fun activities galore. Keep following Highway 77 into Cottonwood Falls KS to see historic Chase County Courthouse, the oldest courthouse in continuous use in Kansas. For $25 adult and about $15 per child, show the kids how folks used to travel.

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Couponing 101

OCTOBER 23, 2012

If you’re a mod podge queen like me, then you may find this DIY frugal tip very helpful! Head over to Stay At Home Made Mom to learn how to make your own mod podge at home. You can browse through some of the helpful comments to get an idea of how well it works, and to know which projects you should and shouldn’t use it for.

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The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

TikTokers are saying they hated growing up in an ingredient household (“Mom, why don’t we have snacks??”), appeared first on The Frugal Girl. Apparently, this is currently a hot topic over on TikTok, an app I do not have (because I do not even have time for Instagram right now). What IS an ingredient household?

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Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 8, 2012

Day 6 of The 12 Days of Frugal Holiday Fun ~ Christmas Crafts. We use the crafts to give as gifts or to decorate our home, but mostly to keep them entertained and focused on the holiday, so I don't hear the inevitable, "mom, I'm bored" or "mom, can I watch tv?". Last year we made cardboard Christmas trees.

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The Frugal Girl

DECEMBER 4, 2023

I know that you have written on several occasions about what cell phone service you use but I have searched and searched and cannot find any of your posts about it. Could you please tell me again what company you use. We use Mint Mobile ; I pay $15/month for talk, text, and data. Do you bake for a lot of people?

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Saving Cents With Sense

SEPTEMBER 11, 2013

10 Frugal Ways to Relax and Refresh. Instead, why not treat yourself to some fun, refreshing, and frugal ways to relax and unwind. 10 Frugal Ways to Relax and Refresh: 1. Use aromatherapy. This site uses affiliate links. The post 10 Frugal Ways to Relax and Refresh appeared first on Saving Cents With Sense.

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Simply CVS

MARCH 10, 2011

At that time I did not have to pay tax when using extra bucks—part way thru my challenge that changed and I had to pay tax. Back in April of 2009 I received a $10 CVS gift card for participation at Gather.com. I challenged myself to see how far I could make that $10 go at CVS. My $10 gift card lasted for 17 weeks.

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Couponing 101

SEPTEMBER 17, 2012

Head over to Stay At Home Made Mom to learn how to make your own Wrinkle Release Spray ! It’s super easy and cheap (especially if you use coupons on the Downy). Do you have a Frugal Tip you’d like to share? Daily Frugal Tip: DIY Wrinkle Release Spray is a post from Couponing 101. Please send me an email !

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Saving Everyday

FEBRUARY 15, 2014

Frugal Tip | Cook Big & Save Time, Groceries, & Energy. Energy Saving Tips for Summer by The Frugal Mom. 15 Ways to Save Money Every Day by Frugal Living Mom. Frugal Tip | Compare Prices On Large Purchases. Uses for Egg Shells: Don’t throw out that gold mine! by Deals From MS Do.

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The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

that my friend in class passed her test She’s Lisey’s age and is terrified of math (her parents used to yell at her about it, as though an increase in volume helps young brains understand math?), We got together twice to work through some practice tests (“Thanks, Mom!” What are you thankful for this week?

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Couponing 101

MAY 31, 2012

Check out this awesome frugal tip that Melissa sent in: “My son LOVES Gerber’s yogurt melts, but they are pretty expensive (around $3 for a small 1-oz bag) and when I read the ingredients, I was shocked to see the second ingredient is sugar. Do you have a Frugal Tip you’d like to share? ” What a fantastic tip!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 14, 2011

Hello and welcome to the 271st Festival of Frugality-10 Movies, 10 Lessons Edition. Some people take spending and greed to a limit they shouldn’t and others become so extreme in frugality that they forget to enjoy living life. This week I have included some movie clips of the 10 best movies about money and what they taught us.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 13, 2012

A garden stepping stone for Mom, maybe?! How about helping them make a lasting gift for Mom? Moms always love anything their kids give them! Since I already had some sandrete (a kind of cement I use to fill the lines in my brick sidewalk), I decided to wait on getting a kit and do a bit more research.

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The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

They’re great girls, and they are not too cool to talk to me, the mom. for being able to catch up with an old friend Last Thursday, after my math exam, I met up with an old friend that used to play cello in the church band with me. The post Thankful Thursday | I kept us here with words appeared first on The Frugal Girl.

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The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Mia and me in 2018, not too long after she moved to Ohio I knew her from church, and while we both are single moms pursuing an RN, she got an earlier start on both the divorce and the nursing school. I use the backside of my 3-2-1-done calendar pad from the previous week, because, of course.) appeared first on The Frugal Girl.

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Couponing 101

MARCH 29, 2012

Take the full ad into Walmart with you, show the cashier the item, get the discount, use your normal coupons, and save money! Thanks for the reminder, Money Saving Mom ! Do you have a Frugal Tip you’d like to share? Daily Frugal Tip: Price Match at Walmart is a post from Couponing 101. Please send me an email !

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

The post What to Do With Money: A Mom’s Guide to Smart Money Management appeared first on Penny Pinchin' Mom. As moms, we tend to take care of everyone else first, and if there’s some time left over, we will maybe see about taking care of ourselves last. You need to know what to do with money!

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Saving Cents With Sense

APRIL 5, 2011

Head over to the Frugal Living Community tonight, 4/5, at 8pm EST to discuss Frugal Gardening with me and my co-host, Melissa from Stockpiling Moms. We will be discussing ways to garden on a budget, using spall spaces, and enjoying the fruits of your labor. So head over and RSVP – and I’ll see you at the chat!

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Birmingham Bargain Mom

APRIL 16, 2012

Yes there 13 uses for these little packets -- don't throw them away.

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Saving Everyday

JANUARY 1, 2015

Frugal Tip | Cook Big & Save Time, Groceries, & Energy. Energy Saving Tips for Summer by The Frugal Mom. 15 Ways to Save Money Every Day by Frugal Living Mom. Frugal Tip | Compare Prices On Large Purchases. Uses for Egg Shells: Don’t throw out that gold mine! by Deals From MS Do.

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Birmingham Bargain Mom

APRIL 11, 2012

One Bargain Mom reader shares a great tip for using these free items. Don't overlook the Easter egg packaging when you're shopping Easter clearance.

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Birmingham Bargain Mom

JUNE 21, 2012

There are a number of uses for baby oil besides tanning (or cooking your skin).

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