Category Archives: Frugal Tips

Ask Your Frugal Friends: How do you Make ‘Gifts in a Jar’??

Ask Your Frugal Friends: How do you Make ‘Gifts in a Jar’??

I received the following question from frugal friend Molly… “I would like to give some pre-made recipe mixes as gifts this year.  Can someone please help?  We’re doing a ‘sweets’ exchange for Christmas this year.  Thank you!” In addition to … Continue reading

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Homeade Glass Cleaner Recipe

Homeade Glass Cleaner Recipe

Recently, frugal friends Priscilla {who owns her own cleaning company}, Gaye, and Amanda shared their Homemade Glass Cleaner recipes with me. Homemade Glass Cleaner is simple and quick to make, and is so thrifty!! What You’ll Need: 1 cup Water … Continue reading

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How To Make Homemade Oatmeal Packets…

How To Make Homemade Oatmeal Packets…

My boys love oatmeal, but the price of pre-packaged flavored oatmeal can really add up! So… about a year ago, I started making Homemade Oatmeal Packets! They’re quick and easy to make, and can really help cut the cost of … Continue reading

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Ask Your Frugal Friends: How do You Save $$ on Electricity & Heating Costs??

Ask Your Frugal Friends: How do You Save $$ on Electricity & Heating Costs??

I received the following question from frugal friend Talia. Let’s help her out, and share some ideas on how to save $$ on Electricity & Heating Costs! “We recently moved to a new home, and central heating is new for … Continue reading

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How do YOU Save Money When Eating Out??

How do YOU Save Money When Eating Out??

What are some of your favorite $$-saving tips for eating out without breaking the bank?? I asked our frugal friends on The Frugal Girls Facebook page for some of their favorite tips, and they were loaded with great ideas! Check … Continue reading

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Homemade Fabric Softener

Homemade Fabric Softener

You may already be making Homemade Laundry Detergent and other DIY Cleaners… but if you’ve been wanting to cut costs on Fabric Softener… try making Homemade Fabric Softener! What You’ll Need: 6 cups HOT water 3 cups white vinegar 2 … Continue reading

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How to Make Homemade Playdough…

How to Make Homemade Playdough…

Have you ever tried making Homemade Playdough? I’ve been making it for years ~ it’s so simple, fun, and thrifty! This Homemade Playdough Recipe comes from my friend Kristee… What You’ll Need: 1 cup Flour 1 cup Water 2 tsp. … Continue reading

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How to Make Homemade Hair Detangler…

How to Make Homemade Hair Detangler…

This frugal tip comes from frugal friend Casey, shared on The Frugal Girls Facebook page! If you {or your daughter} have tangly hair, here’s a simple way to make Homemade Hair Detangler! What You’ll Do: Fill a small spray bottle … Continue reading

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Frugal Tip: How to Make Homemade Weed Killer

Frugal Tip: How to Make Homemade Weed Killer

This money-saving tip comes from frugal friend Julie, who shared on The Frugal Girls Facebook page! If you’ve been wanting a way to kill those pesky weeds without paying big bucks for harsh chemicals… here’s a great frugal alternative:  White … Continue reading

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10 Ways to Save Money when Printing Coupons

10 Ways to Save Money when Printing Coupons

Looking for ways to save $$ and cut costs when printing coupons? Here are 10 Ways to Save Money Printing Coupons… 1.  Set your printer to use the ‘Ink or Toner Saver Mode’. 2.  Print coupons using black ink {rather than … Continue reading

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Frugal Tip: How to Save $$ on Dishwasher Rinse Aid

Frugal Tip: How to Save $$ on Dishwasher Rinse Aid

This frugal tip comes from several frugal girls who shared on The Frugal Girls Facebook page! If you’ve been wanting a way to cut costs on dishwasher rinse aid… here’s a great frugal alternative:  White Vinegar! That’s it!  Rather than … Continue reading

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How to Make Homemade Laundry Detergent

How to Make Homemade Laundry Detergent

Several of you have asked me how to make Homemade Laundry Detergent, and I’ve got the recipe for you right here! I’ve been planning on making this for almost a year {yes… it’s taken me awhile to get to it}! … Continue reading

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Groupon Daily Deals = BIG Savings!! {Restaurants, Beauty, Travel + more!}

Groupon Daily Deals = BIG Savings!! {Restaurants, Beauty, Travel + more!}

I’ve mentioned Groupon before, but have you had a chance to check it out yet?? Each day there is a new highly-discounted ‘Daily Deal‘ ~ usually 50 – 75% off! Grab a deal for yourself, or give one as a … Continue reading

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Viva Paper Towels Coupon: $1/2 {+ Frugal Paper Towel Alternatives!}

Viva Paper Towels Coupon: $1/2 {+ Frugal Paper Towel Alternatives!}

A new Viva Paper Towels Coupon was just released for $1.00 off 2 rolls!! {coupon can be printed twice!} Or… if you’re looking for a cheaper alternative to paper towels, try using rags… or Skoy Cloths! I’ve been using Skoy … Continue reading

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Homemade Foaming Soap

Homemade Foaming Soap

I. Love. Fluffy Soap! It’s true ~ I love the foaming suds… but not the price. Homemade Cleaners are a simple way to save BIG, so one day I decided to make Homemade Foaming Soap!   I’ve been doing this trick … Continue reading

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Borders Summer Reading Program for Kids = Free Book!

Borders Summer Reading Program for Kids = Free Book!

A great way to keep the kids occupied in the summer is by reading… and what better way than with the incentive for a Free Book! Borders Bookstores has a Summer Reading Program for kids! Here’s how it works: Kids … Continue reading

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