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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2020 Frugal April Green And Frugal 182

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 28, 2014

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. We live in the city, so we’re not allowed to hang our laundry outside. Don’t wash clothes until they’re truly dirty. Use mason jar containers.

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Saving Money Simple Money Friends And Family Sale 191

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

Have you heard the old saying: “Use it up, wear it out, make it do or do without.”? We were poor, Mom and Dad lived every day showing us what it meant to ‘make it do’ and we often ‘did without’ Here are my thoughts on frugal ways to make things do. Buy good clothing, used. Use up your food.

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Making Do Making Green And Frugal Friends And Family Sale 219

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 12, 2012

Here is Emily’s question: I would like to know if you have any advice or tips for being frugal with food when living alone. I often find myself opening a jar of spaghetti sauce, using only part of it, and putting the rest in the fridge with the intention of using it up in the next few days. You just have to look.

Saving Money 201

Saving Money Money Green And Frugal Lunch 201

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 17, 2013

I wouldn’t mind normally, but I really could use a weekend to catch my breath. I have tried to do some reading this week which I have highlighted below: Great Reads From The Blogosphere: Do you have extra money leftover from your student loans? Will a “green” car really save you money? How to volunteer more.

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Fridays Student Motivation Debt 150

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2011

Flexo from Consumerism Commentary asks us if we should combine money with our spouses ? My husband and I did when we got married and it works well for us. Get Rich Slowly reminds us to not get rich any slower than we have to. Eric at Narrow Bridge tells us 5 ways we can use the 2011 payroll tax break. Going Green.

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January Personal Finance Green And Frugal Finance 113