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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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Prairie Eco-Thrifter Was Included in Seven Carnivals This Week

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

BuzzRaid hosted The Festival of Frugality #333 and included Marie’s post, A Green and Frugal Funeral. Many thanks to 20’s Finances who hosted the Financial Carnival for Young Adults #9 and included David’s post, 6 Places to Find Inexpensive Organic Cotton Clothing. Marie’s post, It’s Harley Time, but Is It Worth the Cost?

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Frugal Valentines Day Dates

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Family skating night is usually inexpensive (at my local rink, it’s $2.50/person, If you have an old fashioned drive-in theater near you, this is a great way to spend a frugal Valentine’s day. Frugal and fun! This is frugal and you don’t have to brave the Valentine’s day masses. Just dim the lights and enjoy!

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Frugal Fall DIY: Easy Pillowcase Pumpkin

Saving Cents With Sense

Frugal Fall DIY: Easy Pillowcase Pumpkin. Not only is it easy (which I love), but it is so inexpensive as well. Green ribbon or green scrap fabric. Using your green ribbon or scrap fabric, tie the pillowcase closed. Begin accenting the green ribbon or scrap fabric with the raffia. Black felt (optional).

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Build Memories and Spend Less on Your Grandchildren this Summer

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Today’s grand-kids are notorious for being glued to a screen. Spend less, and pry the kids away from those screens by doing some of these activities to build face time with yours. These are the times they will remember, long after they have forgotten who gave them that video game they love to play! Hold a grandparent camp.

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5 Ways The Library Can Help You Save Money

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Many of these entertainment options are inexpensive or free, and they are good way to save money, especially in the summer when your kids are looking for something to do. Many of these entertainment options are inexpensive or free, and they are good way to save money, especially in the summer when your kids are looking for something to do.

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Frugal Fall DIY Project: Puzzle Piece Apple

Saving Cents With Sense

Frugal Fall DIY Project: Puzzle Piece Apple. If you are looking for a fun and frugal fall craft project, this Puzzle Piece Apple is the perfect fit. If you are looking for a fun and frugal fall craft project, this Puzzle Piece Apple is the perfect fit. Spray paint or craft paint in both red and green. I love Fall.

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