The Frugal Girl

MARCH 5, 2024

I used a free $10 at Victoria’s Secret I signed up for their credit card ages ago (probably back when they still sent out catalogs. So I just always pop in and use them to get some free undies. What frugal things have you been up to? The post Five Frugal Things | symphony for $10? And tell me if you agree.)

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The Frugal Girl

DECEMBER 27, 2023

I made a ham and egg sandwich I used a leftover Christmas roll and some leftover ham (plus some sauce and spinach) and while yes, this made only a tiny dent in the ham, every little bit helps. ? ” So I figured a prompt start on using it up would be wise. What frugal things have you been up to lately? Two people and a ham.”

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The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Also, my prescription receipt included a $4/any purchase coupon, and I used that to buy a $5 item on my way out. I used $15 of credit to get a free stethoscope box I don’t like just throwing my blood pressure cuff and stethoscope into my backpack all the time, so I ordered a little zippered box to hold both.

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The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 23, 2024

And of course, I used a gift card from my Erie YourTurn rewards to pay for the remaining 50%, so this was $0 out of pocket. I made a use-it-up dinner I haven’t done a proper grocery shop since I got home from Hawaii, so I have been scrounging a bit. What frugal things have you been up to lately?

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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! And more than that, I know they needed to be used up. ? To fix this, I submerged the jar in hot water, using a bowl to weigh it down. What frugal things have you been up to lately?

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The Frugal Girl

OCTOBER 24, 2023

On to frugal things! ”, and used all my ExtraBucks to bring my total down to $0.51. What frugal things have you been up to? The post Five Frugal Things | also, I PASSED appeared first on The Frugal Girl. So… a big WHEW. I got a bottle of Maui Moisture for $0.51 coupon for a bottle of Maui Moisture.

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The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

It seems like we are always either running out too soon, or we have too much to use in time. But since I haven’t figured this out yet…I used some slightly sour milk to make this chocolate pudding. Chiquita was interested in my thimble, which I was using because this fabric was oddly hard to push a needle through.

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The Frugal Girl

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

I mowed my grass and used the leaf blower My house sits on about 2/3 acre, and luckily, my dear neighbor lets me borrow her riding mower when I need to mow. I used wisdom tooth ice packs on my ankle I got stung on my hand, but the worst were the stings I got on my ankle. What frugal things have you been up to lately?

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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. This is the method I always use (and it IS more of a method than a recipe! I used the chicken broth to make a pot of soup I had some aging celery in my veggie drawer, so this was perfect!

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The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

It’s not like I use one light bulb more than the other. ? That reminds me: Twinings is a type of tea bag you could use for making the tea bag Christmas wreaths A. Marie shared with us.) I fried some chicken recently, and I’d already used the oil twice. What frugal things have you been up to lately?

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The Frugal Girl

OCTOBER 17, 2023

I used several strategies to save on white tees Now that it’s colder, my short-sleeve white scrub tops are feeling a little too breezy. I used Upside to get gas for $2.99/gallon Just use code 97N2J when you make your account. Annnnnd of course I will use the bones to make some of this chicken broth. gallon price.

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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. I also have a couple of small metal containers by To-Go Ware that I use almost every time I pack a lunch. I did not buy a new lunchbox I have an old one that my kids used for packing lunches for their tutorial classes.

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The Frugal Girl

OCTOBER 31, 2023

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. a dented box I bought before Aldi used to carry plain shredded wheat, but they stopped a while back. What frugal things have you been up to? ” Ha.

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The Frugal Girl

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

.” The rewards usually are a little credit toward a digital purchase, and since Sonia and Zoe sometimes like to stream things on Amazon Prime, the little credits do always get used. Inside my package: an eye mask to use for my dry eye issues. What frugal things have you been up to? so I decided to try a different type.

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The Frugal Girl

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

I placed a Chewy order and used TopCashback Oddly, I’d forgotten about TopCashback for a while! By the way, we use Arm and Hammer Slide litter. ” If you’ve been using smelly litter, definitely give the Arm and Hammer stuff a try! What frugal things have you been up to lately? back on my purchase.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

So I am declaring a Frugal February. The goal of Frugal February is NOT to feel deprived, but rather to find creative ways to get through the month without unnecessary spending. We could really use an intentional month of frugalness to reset our mindset. Use up all of those odd ingredients. 5 – Plan ahead.

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The Frugal Pig

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Some frugal habits have stood the test of time. The post Frugal Habits That No Longer Work Like They Used To first appeared on Frugal Pig. Still, the ones you have relied on for years may not work well today and need updating.

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Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Another month of 2022 is in the books and another month of frugal-ing. I’m always looking for ways to save my family money to not only help us get through current higher food and gas prices but also to help us achieve our big financial goals. My Frugal Shenanigans! My plan is to use the sauce for pizza.

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 2, 2022

I’m always looking for ways to save my family money to help us get through current higher food and gas prices and achieve our big financial goals. 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!

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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

AUGUST 6, 2022

We’ve seen higher grocery and fuel bills lately, so we’re upping our frugal game to help the budget. Our financial goals are still important to us and we want to hit them regardless of the rising prices. How I frugal-ed in the kitchen: I spend a lot of time in my kitchen. Winner Winner FREE Chicken Dinner!

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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. The table is still usable, but the chairs were all shredded after years of use.

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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. He just used it for youtube, Google, Facebook Messenger Kids and taking pictures. and phones for kids appeared first on The Frugal Girl.

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Coupons Do Work

JANUARY 27, 2016

Here are 11 ways to use binder clips! 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! )

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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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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. Great price, but I couldn’t use the coupon, so I did some more shopping and picked up $20 worth of stocking stuffers. a small gas fireplace: $100.

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Coupons Do Work

APRIL 17, 2016

Hydrogen peroxide has many uses for hygiene and beauty, and it is something we all have in our home… I would clean my brand new earrings with it, or clean my non brand new earrings. my grandma said that hydrogen peroxide has many amazing uses. Check it out : In the Kitchen : 1. Clean Your Wooden Cutting Board. Cleaning: 9.

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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. Sell What You Don’t Need.

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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. Use up all of those odd ingredients.

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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. Sell What You Don’t Need.

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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. It’s been a fun outing, but my husband and I discussed it and this year, we will be using the artificial tree that is in our attic. Frugal Resources: 1. Wednesday: Spaghetti night.

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 11, 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: Is it your turn to roast the Thanksgiving turkey this year? It’s is FREE, super easy to use, and a way to earn cash back on your online Christmas shopping.

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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. What We Ate this Week: Sunday: Using leftover turkey & gravy, I made Turkey & Waffles , steamed vegetable. Frugal Resources: 1. Ebates is FREE and super easy to use.

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Couponing 101

MAY 22, 2012

One of the most common questions asked is, “What can I use it for?” ” Check out these 160 Uses for Coconut Oil ! And with it it having so many uses , it’s extremely frugal. Do you have a Frugal Tip you’d like to share? Please send me an email !

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Couponing 101

AUGUST 28, 2012

Did you know that you can use toothpaste to clean your car headlights? Be sure to use the paste kind, not the gel kind. You can probably just use a bit of toothpaste from a tube you already have on hand. Do you have a Frugal Tip you’d like to share? Then wipe away toothpaste with a clean, dry rag.

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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

AUGUST 31, 2012

Did you catch the recent frugal tip on using toothpaste to clean your car headlights ? Reader Deanna sent in another frugal tip on how to use toothpaste! Check it out: “Toothpaste can also be used to clean your DVD movies or games. Do you have a Frugal Tip you’d like to share?

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