The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

I’ve been an architect, day-care teacher to toddlers, and library clerk, but am currently a SAHM to a 14yo son and 9yo daughter. After I had kids, I swapped that time to growing all sorts of interesting heirloom foods in my backyard. Another big win would be taking advantage of our great public library system.

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Kids and Family Home and Garden Money Frugal 188

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 24, 2013

We bought a lot of our son’s onesies and other items (including a crib) at a consignment shop. While we do frequent the library, there are some books that we like to re-read, and owning them is a practical solution. They can be found in a number of places, from online book swaps to eBay to Amazon. What do you buy new?

Saving Money 213

Saving Money Money Used Buy 213

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 19, 2011

This week I am participating in a Yakezie blog swap where I am to discuss the topic “ Balancing Frugality and Fun.”. You can eat out, have a few cocktails, shop, go to concerts and shows, take vacation and more. . Free books, DVDs, and music from the Library. Frugal fun? That’s nuts! Isn’t frugal fun an oxymoron?

Frugal 176

Frugal Cinco De Mayo Portland Museum 176

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 18, 2016

2 Side notes: Our local library has a box for coupons. Swap with Friends. Don’t throw out those unused coupons, instead offer them up to swap with your friends, family, and neighbors. I go into my account and upload coupons to my store card that will automatically come off my bill at the register on my next shopping trip.

Groceries 150

Groceries Grocery Grocery Coupons Finds 150

Saving Cents With Sense

JUNE 4, 2013

Visit your local library for free story hours. Rent free children’s movies from your local library. Attend a free crafting session at your local library. Visit a local pet shop to see and pet the various animals available. Take advantage of free educational classes or presentations offered by your local library.

Activism 111

Activism Family Kids and Family Library 111

Saving Cents With Sense

JUNE 21, 2016

Visit your local library for free story hours. Rent free children’s movies from your local library. Attend a free crafting session at your local library. Visit a local pet shop to see and pet the various animals available. Take advantage of free educational classes or presentations offered by your local library.

Activism 40

Activism Family Library Kids and Family 40

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 10, 2011

We also went for a walk to the chocolate shop and had a few visits at their new place. There are some great ideas in here like swapping babysitting. We have gone to the library before and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves…there are books on everything these days. It felt so great to see him and bond. Going Frugal.

Personal Finance 133

Personal Finance March Finance Family 133