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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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Thankful Thursday | Injection #1: done!

The Frugal Girl

I think a lot of things will be easier next week; now I know how to use the hospital documentation system, I know how to use their vital signs machines, I know where things are located on that floor…I’m just gonna have my feet under me a little better next week. It’s just a label, from my lab bag. No needles in sight. ?

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How We Frugal-ed in January!

Family Balance Sheet

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. Meal Plan.

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Meet a Reader | Beth from VA

The Frugal Girl

How long have you been reading The Frugal Girl? 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). Initially, by necessity, but I’ve never been as successful at day-to-day frugality as I would like.

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Would You Live in the Past for Peace of Mind and Financial Well-Being?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Amy Dacyczyn, author of the 1990s wildly popular The Tightwad Gazette , once remarked that frugal living is often synonymous with green living. If you’re frugal, you’ll likely take steps to save money such as not using disposable products like paper napkins and paper towels. Of course, this makes sense.

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Green, Frugal Alternatives To the Gym

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Weights, cardio machines, mats, fitness balls, and even some classes to switch it up. My gym requires you to wipe down machines after each use, which is great for hygeine and horrible for the environment. I love the gym because everything I need to get a great workout is right there. I’ve broken them down per season.

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How To Update Your Wardrobe For Less

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Clothing swaps are a great way to spend a frugal evening with friends while clearing out your closet and scoring some new finds. Clothing swaps are a great way to spend a frugal evening with friends while clearing out your closet and scoring some new finds. Shop Your Closet. Mix and match what you already own. Shop Seasonally.