The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 4, 2024

This week, I am thankful: that I got a better clinical assignment for semester 2 Last semester I asked for weekdays, daytime hours, and a location near to my house, and I received evenings and weekends, at the furthest location from my house. What are you thankful for this week? The post Thankful Thursday | no weekends for meeee!

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The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 24, 2024

This week, I am thankful: for kind people who let us borrow space heaters I already had one from my Buy Nothing group, but I also got to borrow one from my landlord and two from neighbors. The four of those heaters have kept us from freezing over this last week and I am thankful! What are you thankful for this week ?

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The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

This week I am thankful: that I have “kept us here with words” In Maggie Smith’s book, “You Could Make This Place Beautiful”, there’s a short essay called Full Disclosure. What are you thankful for this week? The post Thankful Thursday | I kept us here with words appeared first on The Frugal Girl.

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The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

This week I am thankful: to have my student nurse badge back Somehow on my walk to school on Sunday, my badge fell off. And on those days, I’m thankful for opportunities to be flexible. I feel very thankful to not be homeschooling and to not have young kids right now. What are you thankful for this week?

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The Frugal Girl

MARCH 7, 2024

This week, I am thankful: that I got to give an injection this week I had only ever done injections in the lab, in a fake practice sponge, and I felt rather terrified of giving an injection to a human being. What are you thankful for this week? The post Thankful Thursday | Injection #1: done! No needles in sight. ?

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The Frugal Girl

DECEMBER 13, 2023

This week, I am thankful: that I had saved a bag that was perfect for shipping Snoopy You know those thin plastic shipping bags that clothes often come in? What are you thankful for this week? P.S. Thank YOU for all your kind comments on yesterday’s post! I appreciate your encouragement.

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The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

This week, I am thankful: that my headlight saga is over! I’m thankful for the ability to walk, and also thankful that I’ve been able to squeeze in regular walks even during a crazy time of life. What are you thankful for this week? I tried going to the police station to have someone sign my papers.

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The Frugal Girl

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

This week, I am thankful: that my foot is feeling better Thanks to the prednisone, my foot is starting to approach its normal size. What are you thankful for this week? The post Thankful Thursday | I can walk! appeared first on The Frugal Girl. Prednisone is my new bestie. My left foot has visible bones again!

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The Frugal Girl

OCTOBER 5, 2023

This week, I am thankful: that Lisey is safely back in Hawaii Her airline doesn’t have flights to and from an airport here, so she had to fly into and out of JFK in New York City. What are you thankful for this week? The post Thankful Thursday | with a bad attitude appeared first on The Frugal Girl. Yay Lisey!

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The Frugal Girl

OCTOBER 12, 2023

I am qualified to comment on some topics (like frugality! Part of that for me is facilitating a thankfulness practice here. Sooo, this week, I am thankful: for my comfy bed It’s been chilly here at night lately, and my goodness, I love snuggling under my warm covers at night. What are you thankful for?

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The Frugal Girl

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

This morning I was thinking about how thankful I am to live in a place where this hot and humid weather is a temporary experience, not a year-round or most-of-the-year experience. What are you thankful for this week? The post Thankful Thursday | the heat can leave, please appeared first on The Frugal Girl.

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The Frugal Girl

AUGUST 31, 2023

After lectures today, I have four days in between classes thanks to Labor Day. This week, I am thankful: that I did not get sick last week Zoe came down with Covid, but miraculously, I did not catch it. And thanks to the timing of Zoe’s sickness, she was out of quarantine and able to go to her first day of class as well.

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The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

This week, I am thankful: that I passed my math test! We got together twice to work through some practice tests (“Thanks, Mom!” for fall beauty I know it’s kind of a basic thing to be thankful for, but here we are. What are you thankful for this week? ” she says, and that always makes me laugh.)

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The Frugal Girl

DECEMBER 28, 2023

This week, I am thankful: for the way you all found encouragement in the comments on Christmas Eve I read all the comments on that post (as always!) But thanks to the magic of Facetime, we were able to have a quasi face-to-face chat, and that made me happy. What are you thankful for this week? from a year ago!

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The Frugal Girl

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Thank goodness it happened when I was almost to my car!) This Five Frugal Things is full of food freebies…you’d almost think it was my birthday month again! ? What frugal things have you been up to lately? The post Five Frugal Things | a viral Snoopy flip appeared first on The Frugal Girl.

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The Frugal Girl

OCTOBER 26, 2023

This week, I am thankful: that my ear has healed up I don’t know if was a zit or just a pressure injury from my stethoscope, but my right ear got a seriously sore spot on the skin and it hurt like you-know-what when I put my stethoscope in. And it DID make me feel better, so thank you! What are you thankful for this week?

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The Frugal Girl

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

This week, I’m thankful: that I’m sure about my educational choice A lot of things in my life feel rather up in the air right now, but I doooo feel sure that nursing school is where I’m supposed to be. What are you thankful for this week? I love the medical material, and the personal side of it also speaks to my soul.

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The Frugal Girl

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Still, I’m needing to elevate it and ice it, and so I am thankful that my past self saved these ice packs. So this ended up being even more frugal than I’d anticipated. What frugal things have you been up to lately? The post Five Frugal Things | stupid yellow jackets appeared first on The Frugal Girl.

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The Frugal Girl

AUGUST 24, 2023

Even in the midst of some tough stuff, I’ve been able to churn out weekly Thankful Thursday posts, full of honest things I am grateful for. This week, I am thankful: for several cool days You guys! that I get to talk to Lisey so often Thank goodness for cell phones! What are you thankful for this week?

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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. No thank you! Six lights = $480–also, no, thank you! I transferred $20.95

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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. Thanks for your time; take care! The post Q&A | frugal mental health, “why did you get a cat”?, Mandy Hi Mandy!

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Teresa's Deals

JULY 31, 2015

Develop an attitude of gratitude, and give thanks for everything that happens to you, knowing that every step forward is a step toward achieving something bigger and better than your current situation. The post Give Thanks appeared first on Frugal Texas Diva. via Brian Tracy.

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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. Are there many teachers, coaches, bus drivers, etc on your gift list, here’s 10 Ways to Thank a Teacher during the Holidays. The post Frugal Friday 11.25.16

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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. Are there many teachers, coaches, bus drivers, etc on your gift list, here’s 10 Ways to Thank a Teacher during the Holidays. How did you live frugally this week?

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The Frugal Girl

DECEMBER 18, 2023

What’s your best frugal win? ?? I save money where I can to keep it frugal, like by using apps, coupons, value menus, etc. What is the easiest/hardest thing about being frugal? I want to be frugal with a plan. Is there anything unique about being frugal in your area? Thank you, Kristen.

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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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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 19, 2011

This week I am participating in a Yakezie blog swap where I am to discuss the topic “ Balancing Frugality and Fun.”. Frugal fun? Isn’t frugal fun an oxymoron? When it starts raining again in Fall, we’ll be thankful for a chance to stay home all day and rest. That’s nuts!

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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. Thanks to Pinterest, you can search and find literally hundreds of special foods for Valentine’s Day from desserts to fruits to eggs and toast. Go Frugal' Show Your Love with Food.

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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. My hubby and I have always been frugal with our hard earned dollars.

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The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

But here in Frugal Girl world, it’s business as usual. We did Thankful Thursday on Thanksgiving, and today we’re doing WIS, WWA on Black Friday. The post WIS, WWA | Black Friday appeared first on The Frugal Girl. Grocery stores are wonderfully empty right after Thanksgiving!

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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. 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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The Frugal Girl

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Annnnnd we can talk on the phone, thank goodness. __ Alrighty…enough about me. The post A “What’s Up Wednesday” appeared first on The Frugal Girl. Also: I can fly to Hawaii to visit her for free once I have a break from school. The comments are all yours, guys!

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Saving Cents With Sense

NOVEMBER 1, 2013

If you are wanting to show what you are thankful for this Thanksgiving in a way that is fun and frugal, why not consider a Thankful Tree? A Thankful Tree is easy to make and even more fun to create. Take a look below at how you can make a Thankful Tree and really ring in the Thanksgiving holiday right.

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Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 14, 2012

I hope you enjoyed the 12 Days of Frugal Holiday Fun. The holidays can be so hectic, so slow down and enjoy the frugal fun and the season with your family. Thanks for reading. This post is linked to Frugal Friday at Life as MOM. Day 1 ~ Plan a Holiday Movie Night. Day 2 ~ Attend Holiday Events at Your Local Library.

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The Budget Diet

APRIL 15, 2024

The cost of living has gone up pretty much everywhere. From grocery bills to rent payments, everyone is feeling the sting of higher prices these days. Thankfully, there are numerous ways to reduce your living costs if you get a bit savvy. And the best part is that many of these ideas can begin saving.

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 29, 2011

Check your local library's holiday activity schedule to see what fun and frugal activities they have planned. Thanks for reading. I thought that was beyond reasonable. Are you participating in any holiday library activities this season? Let us know in the comments. become a fan and 'like' FBS on Facebook. become a Twitter follower.

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The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

This week, I am thankful: that my friend passed her NCLEX! for fun classmates (again) I know I said this last week, but I feel thankful for it again. ? What are you thankful for this week? The post Thankful Thursday | My friend’s an RN! appeared first on The Frugal Girl. Remember my friend Mia?

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