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. What’s your biggest frugal win? Over time, our homestead will be a frugal “win”, although it certainly isn’t at the beginning!

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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. Shop Thrift Stores. I love shopping at Thrift Shops and Discount Stores. 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. How to Live a Frugal Lifestyle. Shop Thrift Stores. I love shopping at Thrift Shops and Discount Stores. Eat Out Less.

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Coupons Do Work

NOVEMBER 11, 2016

Here at couponsdowork.com , we have listed here the guides at various stores , from Toys R Us, Kohl’s, Staples, Office Depot/Office Max to Kmart Black Friday Deals and more. Shopping at Target? Going shopping at Kmart on Black Friday? A List of 10 Top Office Depot/ Office Max Black Friday Deals : (here).

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Couponing 101

JUNE 14, 2019

The following is a guest post by Rachel at Surviving The Stores. Can you believe how much a bottle of water costs at the convenience stores? Even buying a 24 pack of bottled water at the store at full price is typically under $4 (much less with coupons!). The post Frugal Travel Tips appeared first on Couponing 101.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 30, 2012

Thrift stores are for more than just clothing, and they are great places to find used furniture for cheap. The first thing that you have to do is look at thrift stores in a new light. If you are looking for ways to cut costs in your household, you should take the time to check out some of the thrift stores in your area.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 16, 2012

Thrift stores are great places to find all sorts of things, but they are especially good places to find clothing. Some of the well known, larger thrift stores include Goodwill, the Salvation Army and Thrift Town. You want to make a list of the clothing that you need before you go shopping. So, do you shop at thrift stores?

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 12, 2018

Frugal Friday: A recap of how we frugal-ed our way through the week. Every Sunday afternoon, I plan the meals and do my grocery shopping for the week. I still shopped this week, but I did use up some things that have been in the freezer for some time. How did you frugal this week? Read my review HERE.

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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. For breakfast this week , I cooked up several packages of breakfast sausage that I found marked down breakfast sausage at the grocery store on Sunday. 39/lb turkeys at Giant Food Stores.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 19, 2016

The dollar store is on my way home from work so I seem to stop there at least once a week to pick up a few things. The dollar store sells items that most people need out of necessity, not just out of impulse, and cleaning products are probably the most common.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 26, 2013

You know the time 5 days or less before Christmas when even more people hit the shopping mall in droves frantically scrambling for presents? People who wait this long usually aren’t shopping for the perfect gift; instead, they’re just looking to give ANY gift so the people in their lives will know that they care.

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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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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. Frugal Resources from around the web: Have you heard of Ebates? If you think you’ll be shopping online this holiday season, it’s worth a look. It’s awesome.

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Stockpiling Moms

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Normalize Gifting Thrifted Items: Shop all year long! Finally, I found some clothing for my husband and son that was still new with the tag at the thrift store that they loved! It is a great way to support local business as the money goes straight into the pocket of the shop/booth owner. Then I expanded to gift items for my mom.

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Couponing 101

MAY 23, 2012

Here’s an easy little frugal tip to help you save money on groceries when you shop, and it doesn’t even involve coupons! Check out how to avoid common spending traps at the grocery store. Do you have a Frugal Tip you’d like to share? Do you avoid most of these? Did you learn anything new?

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Coupons Do Work

AUGUST 20, 2016

Those who have a Publix near them, know that Shopping at Publix is awesome! No other grocery store doe that. Here are some awesome secrets to shopping at Publix : Digitally organize coupons and create shopping lists on the Publix app. They always have someone walk with you to your car and put your groceries into your car.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 1, 2015

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? Cheap or frugal? Cheap or frugal? Cheap or frugal? Cheap or frugal? Cheap or frugal?

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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. Finish your ride by driving on up to Eureka Springs to explore the quaint old town with scads of unique shopping experiences and hilly old town architecture. Presidential Provenance. This one is on my to do list! Olde Towns. Weston, MO.

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Coupons Do Work

MARCH 16, 2015

When shopping at your favorite store, sometimes you need to show the cashier and/or manager their coupon policy to prove you are right (I had to do this at Target about stacking Target Coupon with Target Manufacture Coupon. Here is a list of your favorite store’s coupon policy : AAFES. Stop N Shop. Bartell Drugs.

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Coupons Do Work

APRIL 13, 2015

Note: Everyday, we will feature a recipe, and it will have ‘The Frugal Way” at the end of the title of the recipe. A lady told me at the grocery store, she does not coupon and she eats healthy but wants to start. I gave her tips from my website and now she is shopping with coupons and eating healthy !

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 29, 2012

A couple of weekends ago, the boyfriend had to take his truck to the shop to get repaired. Total: $10-13 (ingredients) Go House Shopping Last week, my boyfriend and I went to go to the movies, but failed to think ahead. Total: $6-$15 (dessert and tip) Saving money and being frugal can be boring sometimes, but it doesn`t have to be.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 20, 2011

Guest Post Author Bio: This post is from Charles at CreditDonkey, where he writes about frugal credit card deals and tips. The following are six steps that you use to help teach others through a demonstration of frugal living: Help Others In Need : When all of your needs are met, it’s easy to forget about others.

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Saving Everyday

FEBRUARY 13, 2013

The fewer trips you make to the grocery store (or any store), the less you’ll spend! Impulse buys are hard to resist, especially when it’s a good deal, so staying away from the stores means less money out of your pocket! I usually only go out once a week to do my own shopping and find deals for the site.

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Teresa's Deals

AUGUST 27, 2015

Shop menswear basics conveniently online at JosBank.com’s Clearance Center to find drastically discounted deals on suits, dress shirts, blazers, pants, sportswear and more! Shop now, as quantities may be limited! Jewelry shopping can be time consuming, frustrating and expensive! Bank’s current sale! These savings end 9/30/15!

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Teresa's Deals

MAY 6, 2015

Koh’s is an American department store known for delivering incredible savings. 20% OFF Regular & Sale items at Lord and Taylor with promo code + Shop Extraordinary Sale Specials. Shop online for the biggest selection of athletic, work or casual shoes for women, men and kids. Kohl’s Coupons: 15% Off $100.

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Coupons Do Work

AUGUST 9, 2016

We ALL love shopping! However, when you go shopping, the retailers know how to convince the shopper that you don’t just want their awesome stuff , it is the fact they are convincing the shopper that you need it. They know that the longer you stay in their store, the more things you are likely to buy.

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Teresa's Deals

OCTOBER 1, 2015

Need auto accessories and parts, but don’t want to hassle with going to the store? Shop conveniently online with the experts at AdvanceAutoParts.com! When you shop online at Advance Auto Parts, you have access to the best prices on high-quality auto parts. Disney Store Promo Code: 25% Off. Hurry and shop today.

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Finally Frugal

JANUARY 19, 2011

Here are my five top tips for bringing a frugal mindset to the grocery store: 1. Don't go to the grocery store hungry (and for the ladies: try to avoid going when that ole PMS rears her insatiable head. Don't be afraid of store brands. Some store brand items I avoid, while others work just fine for me; 5.

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The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 31, 2024

Zoe loves to build Lego kits, and she didn’t have much of a place to store some of her bigger pieces. Shop ADVANCE Interior Paint - Satin Photo Credit: www.benjaminmoore.com I use satin sheen, and my fave white is Cloud White. Continue Reading The post A Lego bookshelf for Zoe appeared first on The Frugal Girl.

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The Frugal Girl

OCTOBER 6, 2023

What I Spent I spent: $30 at Lidl $16 at the Hispanic grocery store $30 on pizza So, $76 for me this week. Sunday Zoe had a night off of work, so the three of us went out for pizza and then went to Target, where we did some clothes shopping. The post WIS, WWA | with an attitude report appeared first on The Frugal Girl.

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Teresa's Deals

OCTOBER 6, 2015

Save on your Fall shopping when you shop conveniently online at Express.com this season by taking a 10% discount off your entire order with promo code on website! Hurry and shop today! Save time and money on the perfect gift for every occasion and event this Fall by shopping conveniently online at GiftTree.com.

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Coupons Do Work

FEBRUARY 11, 2016

Get paid to shop – a popular search for people because in reality, when we shop, we want to get paid… and guess what? There are so many sites that offer rebates, cash back, gift cards to redeem when you shop. BeFrugal: Earn up to 30% cash back from more than 4,000 stores by making your purchase through this site.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 8, 2016

If the upholstery on the chair seat of your dining table chairs has become soiled or out of date over the years, stop by a local fabric or hobby store and pick up some upholstery material on sale. So, if you are shopping for a new home, look for pipes in the ground and on interior walls! Dining chairs.

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Teresa's Deals

SEPTEMBER 23, 2015

Shop in retail stores across the country or conveniently online at LordandTaylor.com to purchase cool-weather apparel and accessories for men, women and children! Save time and money on everything that you need for your office by shopping hassle-free online at OfficeDepot.com. Shop hassle-free at Pet360.com

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Couponing 101

MARCH 29, 2012

Today’s tip is for you if you prefer to do all of your shopping at one store, save on time, and reap the benefits of shopping at many stores! This definitely isn’t for everybody, but it’s a great tip for those of you who love shopping at Walmart or don’t have time to shop at multiple stores.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 3, 2013

Shop at reward portal sites. When I shop online anywhere other than Amazon, I shop at the Amtrak Guest Rewards “Points for Shopping” portal. There are hundreds of stores available, and most of the time you earn many multiples of points for each dollar that you spend. They paid 6 points per dollar for my purchase!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 4, 2012

Most people think clothes when they think about what a thrift shop sells, but these shops often sell a number of other things that people can use in their day to day lives. Larger thrift stores like the Salvation Army and Goodwill, often have a little bit of everything in their stores. Only 2 days left. Take a peek.

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