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WIS, WWA | a tired camper

The Frugal Girl

here’s my best tip for making potato wedges/cubes Wednesday Zoe and I went to the gym together and then when we came home, we had bacon/cheese quesadillas and some sautéed broccoli. Thursday Ham sandwiches, plus a green salad. The post WIS, WWA | a tired camper appeared first on The Frugal Girl. ” Heh.

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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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5 Frugal Living Tips To Saving Money

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

However, whilst we all have essential bills or borrowing we need to take on and maintain, some people are able to live as frugally as possible to help keep costs down and make their money go further. Here are 5 great tips for saving money by being frugal. Only Borrow What You Need. Take Advantage of Discounts. Buy Second-hand.

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Thrifty gardening Tips

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Here are 4 thrifty gardening tips for you if you are planning a garden this year. Tip # 1 – Go thrifty on seeds and plants. Poke weed, dandelion greens, chickweed (according to Eat the Weeds ), are all good salad additions. Tip # 2 – Improve your soil frugally. Save your seeds. Use cuttings.

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5 Tips for the Beginning Gardener

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

If you are just starting out with your garden, here are 5 tips that can help you out: Start Small. Some plants that are generally easy to grow for most people include tomatoes, green beans, various squash, peas, potatoes, and certain herbs. At the outset, keep your garden relatively small. Grow Easy Items First. Use Starts.

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Daily Frugal Tip: DIY Facial Scrubs

Couponing 101

Today’s tip is to try making some all-natural facial scrubs at home! Head over to Crafting A Green World to get 3 ideas for dry, normal, and oily skin. Do you have a Frugal Tip you’d like to share? Daily Frugal Tip: DIY Facial Scrubs is a post from Couponing 101. Please send me an email !

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Daily Frugal Tip: Freeze Green Onions or Herbs In Plastic Bottles

Couponing 101

This is very similar to the veggie prep frugal tip from a couple of days ago, but I found this on Pinterest and thought it was great! I know I always buy a small bunch of green onions or herbs when I need them for a recipe ingredient, and I end up throwing the extras out because they spoil super fast. Thanks, Lunch In A Box !

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