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Meet a Reader | Mary from Reflections Around the Campfire

The Frugal Girl

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. Although my parents never specifically taught me about finances, they lived a frugal life by necessity. Tell us a little about yourself Hello, everyone!

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How We Frugal-ed in August 2022

Family Balance Sheet

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! Share in the comments how you frugal-ed in August!

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Simple Things You Can Do to Be Environmentally Friendly and Save Money

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

The truth is, there are plenty of things our grandparents and great grandparents did that were eco-friendly and frugal that we can easily do today. So often, being environmentally friendly and saving money go hand in hand. That’s good for the Earth and for personal finances. Hang clothes to dry. Make your own laundry soap.

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Why Those EPA Mileage Estimates Do Not Add Up

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

No, gas stations are not selling dirty gas, but some gasoline varieties are cut with more ethanol than others. The numbers for leg room, head room, weight capacity, even the cargo capacity are tangible and exact. Despite all of those tangibles, fuel economy is still only an estimate. The weather will rob your fuel economy as well.

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Four Easy Ways to Save on Basic Necessities

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

The American culture is wrought with excessive spending so it is no surprise that the typical household overspends on necessities such as food, gas, utilities, and phone usage. How to Reduce Gas Consumption. Use your car’s cruise control option at a speed of 60 miles per hour or less to increase gas mileage.

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How I’m Inherently Frugal

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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. The fact that the Prairie EcoThrifter focuses heavily on both topics – frugality and green living – really appealed to me. Think that is counter-productive to my frugal lifestyle?

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Cool Things I Read This Week

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Prairie Eco-Thrifter has Been Featured in the Festival of Frugality # 267 [link] #. Prairie Eco-Thrifter has Been Featured in the Festival of Frugality # 267 [link] #. Prairie Eco-Thrifter has Been Featured in the Festival of Frugality # 267 [link] #. How to fight frugal fatigue? The Gotcha’s of Gas Credit Cards [link] #.