The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 22, 2024

I’m fifty years old, married almost 25 years, with four sons of various ages ranging from all grown up to still-working-on-it. ? My hobbies range from reading to painting, pen-and-ink drawing, cooking/baking, and writing. People are surprised that we are in our fifties and renting, but it works for us.

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Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 17, 2018

My Downsized Garden. Last summer, I made the decision to drastically reduce the size of my vegetable garden. For many years on the blog, I wrote extensively about my garden. I followed the Square Foot Gardening technique and it served me well for many years. In fact, I realize it was a good decision for me.

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Home and Garden Financial Goals Friends And Family Sale Gardening 100

The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

I currently work part-time from home, mostly behind a computer. That’s when I was blogging at Smart Green Tips ( here’s a link to a cached page with a post about my organic garden — I sold the domain years ago). She started working with our local volunteer rescue squad when she was 16, which she loves.

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Daughter Green And Frugal Money Grandmother 130

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Are you a gardener? Do you have beautiful perennials in your garden? Garden Harvest. Are you a gardener? Do you have a freezer or pantry full of this past summer’s garden harvest? What are your hobbies and/or skills? Give an afternoon (or two) of yard work. Give your Perennials. Host a Homemade Meal.

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Christmas Gifts Home and Garden Flowers and Gifts 130

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 30, 2011

It is a perfect fit for me, as frugality is my hobby and passion, but I also find myself very attracted to the “go green” movement. Outside of my blogging life, I work full time as a magazine editor/designer for a large national company and I also teach part-time at a local University. I Have Frugal Hobbies. No related posts.

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Frugal Hobby Green And Frugal Home and Garden 157

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 13, 2012

A garden stepping stone for Mom, maybe?! Making a garden stepping stone is not difficult or expensive, but does require some adult supervision. What Is a Garden Stepping Stone? Garden Stepping Stone Craft Kits Hobby Lobby had several versions of kits to create a stepping stone. The most expensive was around $20.

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Giving Used Crafts Craft 188

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 3, 2013

To find the right balance in your life so that you can make your life better, you first need to work out your priorities. Now make a list of the things you do on a regular basis like go to work, play sport, do a hobby, spend time with family, hang out with friends, cut the grass, commute, travel etc. What Is Important To You?

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Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 11, 2014

What are your hobbies? I just moved to the more rural area to enjoy time gardening and cooking with real foods. I will be working one back in after the house project. The company I had worked at for 12 years when I started my journey in January 2013, announced it would be making significant job cuts summer 2013.

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Debt Free Debt Mom Goals 235

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 23, 2015

Vacations can be costly, but my husband and I are firm believers that everyone needs to recharge by getting away from work, and/or school. Teach or Tutor your Skills & Hobbies. Pet Sitting, Dog Walking and/or “Pick Up” If you’re a pet lover, offer pet sitting for owners while they are on vacation or at work.

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

MARCH 11, 2024

“It’s not how much money you make, but how much money you keep, how hard it works for you, and how many generations you keep it for.” And the truth is often that the generic version and the brand option work the same way. Here’s how it works for me. One just costs a little less than the other.

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Saving Everyday

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Read on for strategies we use that really work! From an early age, my Dad instilled in us the value of hard work and living within your means. Find what works for you and just start ! Check your hobbies. Hobbies are fun, but they can be very expensive. Even though I cook for a living, it’s also very much a hobby.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2021

If you are self-employed, work for a company or in an industry that is unstable, or maybe you or someone in your family has medical issues, you might want to save 6-12 months of expenses. Now that we’ve paid off six figures of non-mortgage debt , we are working on saving 6 months’ expenses and maybe even more.

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Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 130

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 28, 2013

After an accident several years ago that left me in constant pain and unable to work anymore, I sank into a deep depression and decided that life wasn’t worth living anymore. Having something to work towards gives you a sense of purpose and helps you feel happy. So, what do you have to be grateful for?

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Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 16, 2015

What are your hobbies? I am a stay at home mom and freelance marketer and my husband works in the construction industry. We are what some might call homesteaders, we raise our own chickens and garden. We are what some might call homesteaders, we raise our own chickens and garden. How much debt did you pay off?

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 18, 2015

What are your hobbies? For fun we mostly like to hang out at home—we’ve really worked to create a comfortable space that people love to visit, and so we are constantly entertaining and having people come and stay. I also like to garden. Were there arguments during the time you were working on your debt? Just keep at it.

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Debt Free Debt Finds Home and Garden 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 16, 2015

In fact this Is how many prescription drugs work, by forcing your brain to release these endorphins in order to help you experience relief. This in turn increases joint health and works to make you more mobile. This includes long gentle walks, gardening, going to the gym for aerobic classes, dancing and active hobbies.

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For the Mommas

JULY 7, 2014

Want to take up gardening as a hobby to relax and rejuvenate your mind? Understand how energy works and how you can have a more balanced life. Download: DIY Natural Household Cleaners by Claire Bowman. Fed up of consuming mass produced packaged food ? Interested to grow a healthy harvest in your own terrace or balcony?

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DIY Cooking Home and Garden Goals 55

Saving Everyday

JULY 6, 2012

Bath & Body Works – $10 off $30 Exp 7/8. Dollar General – $10 off $30 Lawn & Garden Exp 7/7. Hobby Lobby – 40% off regular priced item Exp 7/7. Belk – 15% off purchase Exp 7/8. Cacique – $25 off $75 Exp 7/8. Carter’s – Facebook Exclusive 20% off $40 purchase Exp 7/8.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

If you are self-employed, work for a company or in an industry that is unstable, or maybe you or someone in your family has medical issues, you might want to save 6-12 months of expenses. If you find yourself hitting the drive thru on your way to work, start making your breakfast and brewing your coffee at home. Pretty nails and toes?

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Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 100

Saving Everyday

SEPTEMBER 27, 2013

Olive Garden Coupon – Kids eat free through 9/29/2013. Olive Garden Coupon - 1/2 Off An Entree With Purchase through 9/29/2013. Bath & Body Works – Free Mini Candle w/$10 purchase Exp 10/6. Hobby Lobby – 40% off regular priced item Exp 9/28. Maggiano’s Little Italy Coupon – $30 off $75 through 9/30/2013.

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Saving Cents With Sense

MAY 28, 2011

Olive Garden Coupon $4 Off 2 Entrees (exp: 6/26/2011). Bath and Body Works Coupon Free Signature Collection Body Care Item with any $10 Purchase (exp: 6/9/2011). Hobby Lobby Coupon 40% Off 1 Item (exp: 5/28/2011). O’Charleys Coupon 20% Off Total Food Purchase (exp: 5/30/2011). Top Retail Store Coupons: A.C.

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For the Mommas

MAY 27, 2011

Olive Garden Coupon $4 Off 2 Entrees (exp: 6/26/2011). Bath and Body Works Coupon Free Signature Collection Body Care Item with any $10 Purchase (exp: 6/9/2011). Hobby Lobby Coupon 40% Off 1 Item (exp: 5/28/2011). O’Charleys Coupon 20% Off Total Food Purchase (exp: 5/30/2011). Top Retail Store Coupons: A.C.

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Saving Everyday

OCTOBER 11, 2013

Olive Garden Coupon - FREE drink with lunch through 10/27/2013. Bath & Body Works – Free Signature Care Collection item w/$10 purchase Exp 11/3. Hobby Lobby – 40% off regular priced item Exp 10/12. Friendly’s Coupon – $5 off $25 through 10/15/2013. Longhorn Steakhouse Coupon – $4.00 Retail Coupons.

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Restaurant JC Penneys 2013 Bath and Body Works 45

Saving Everyday

MAY 4, 2012

Bath & Body Works – Free New Fine Fragrance Mist with $10 purchase Exp 5/17. Hobby Lobby – 40% off regular priced item Exp 5/5. Bath & Body Works – Sign up for email newsletter & get Free Signature Collection Travel Size Item. Olive Garden Coupon : $5.00 Kirkland – $25 off $75 Exp 5/14.

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Saving Everyday

APRIL 6, 2012

Bath & Body Works – Free Anti-Bac Sleeve w/Anti-Bac Soap purchase Exp 4/7. Hobby Lobby – 40% off regular priced item Exp 4/7. Olive Garden Coupon : $5.00 Retail Coupons: Ace Hardware – Facebook Exclusive $5 off $25 Exp 4/30. Aeropostale – $10 off $50 Exp 4/25. Kirkland – $5 off $25 Exp 4/14.

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Saving Everyday

APRIL 21, 2012

Bath & Body Works – 20% off purchase Exp 4/19. Bath & Body Works – $10 off $30 Exp 4/22. Hobby Lobby – 40% off regular priced item Exp 4/21. Olive Garden Coupon : $5.00 Olive Garden Coupon : FREE Appetizer or Dessert wyb 2 adule entrees through 5/27. Kirkland – $10 off $50 Exp 4/22.

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Saving Everyday

AUGUST 23, 2013

Olive Garden Coupon – $5 off two dinners through 8/29/2013. Olive Garden Coupon – $3 off two lunches through 8/29/2013. Bath & Body Works – Free Signature Care item w/$10 purchase Exp 9/8. Hobby Lobby – 40% off regular priced item Exp 8/24. Aeropostale – $10 off $50 Exp 9/15.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 3, 2016

What are your hobbies? Someday, I would love to have a mini-farm, with a big garden and some chickens. T he other thing to find more money towards debt was simply picking up more work. Were there arguments during the time you were working on your debt? Tell us about you and your family. Where are you from?

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Saving Everyday

APRIL 27, 2012

Bath & Body Works – Free New Fine Fragrance Mist with $10 purchase Exp 5/17. Hobby Lobby – 40% off regular priced item Exp 4/28. Olive Garden Coupon : $5.00 Olive Garden Coupon : FREE Appetizer or Dessert wyb 2 adule entrees through 5/27. Aeropostale – 25% off purchase Exp 4/29.

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Saving Everyday

MAY 3, 2013

Olive Garden – Several printable coupons! Bath & Body Works – Free item w/$10 purchase Exp 5/3. Hobby Lobby - 40% off regular priced item Exp 5/4. Joe’s Crab Shack – Donate $5 to Autism Speaks & get FREE Crab Dip or donate $10 for a FREE Classic Steampot. O’Charley’s – 20% off purchase through 4/30.

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Restaurant 2013 Ruby Tuesday Bath and Body Works 40

Saving Everyday

SEPTEMBER 20, 2013

Olive Garden Coupon – Kids eat free through 9/29/2013. Bath & Body Works – Free Mini Candle w/$10 purchase Exp 10/6. Hobby Lobby – 40% off regular priced item Exp 9/21. Genghis Grill Coupon – B1G1 FREE Stir Fry Bowls wyb (2) drinks through 9/30/2013. Longhorn Steakhouse Coupon – $3.00

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Saving Everyday

JUNE 14, 2013

Olive Garden Coupon – $5 off (2) dinner entrees or $3 off (2) lunch entrees through 6/9/2013. Bath & Body Works – $10 off $40 Exp 6/14. Hobby Lobby - 40% off regular priced item Exp 6/15. Krystal Coupon – FREE Krystal or Sunriser with purchase through 8/31/2013. Retail Coupons.

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Saving Everyday

AUGUST 30, 2013

Olive Garden Coupon – Kids eat free through 9/29/2013. Bath & Body Works – Free Signature Care item w/$10 purchase Exp 9/8. Hobby Lobby – 40% off regular priced item Exp 8/31. Krystal Coupon – FREE Krystal or Sunriser with purchase through 8/31/2013. On The Border Coupon - FREE Queso & Chips!!

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Saving Everyday

JUNE 21, 2013

Olive Garden Coupon – 25% off entire order through 6/23. Bath & Body Works – $10 off $40 purchase Exp 6/24. Hobby Lobby – 40% off regular priced item Exp 6/22. McCormick & Schmick’s Coupon - FREE ”Chocolate Bag” wyb (2) entrees through 7/7/2013. Ruby Tuesday Coupon – $5 off 2 adult entrees.

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Saving Everyday

APRIL 19, 2013

Olive Garden – Several printable coupons! Bath & Body Works – $10 off $30 Exp 4/21. Hobby Lobby - 40% off regular priced item Exp 4/20. KrisKreme – Free Original Glazed Donut wyb any regularly priced milk through 4/21. Krispy Kreme - B1G1 Free Doughnuts On 4/28. Logans Roadhouse - $5 off $20 through 4/21/2013.

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Saving Everyday

MAY 11, 2012

Bath & Body Works – Free New Fine Fragrance Mist with $10 purchase Exp 5/17. Hobby Lobby – 40% off regular priced item Exp 5/12. Olive Garden Coupon : FREE Appetizer or Dessert wyb 2 adult entrees through 5/27. If you’re headed to the mall or out to eat this weekend, don’t forget your coupons!

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Saving Cents With Sense

APRIL 19, 2013

Thanks, Surviving the Stores !) Off $10 Purchase (exp: 4/20/2013). ©2009-13 Saving Cents with Sense ™, a website of Saving Sense Media LLC.

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