Earn, Save, and Live Joyfully.
Yesterday after returning a few unwanted Christmas gifts to the store I bundled the baby in the back seat and drove to the gas station for a quick fill. Once we’re dressed and loaded into the car I tend to get the most bang for my buck by completing as many errands as possible. It … Read more
When I look back at my life so far I tend to think I saved money one dollar at a time. While that may true there are certainly some moments in life that helped me reach my savings goals faster. The list below contains most of the momentous events and decisions that helped me save … Read more
I started One Frugal Girl back in 2006. Since that time I’ve written 1,215 posts, most of them detailing my relationship with money and my desire to maintain my frugal choices no matter how much I earn or save. I imagined being the kind of girl who would clip coupons long after reaching my savings … Read more
Since my son arrived, (eleven months ago), I’ve focused much less time and energy hunting down bargains in and around my area. Before his birth I thought nothing of dropping by the drugstore on my way home from work or making an extra trip to the grocery store to stock up on good deals. It … Read more
As a stay-at-home mom I’m certainly driving less than I used to, but I still manage to put a hefty number of miles on the car each week. Between play dates and trips to the physical therapist I typically need to fill the tank in my Toyota once every two weeks. When I was commuting … Read more
I’ve had two hellacious experiences with coupons in the past two days. Yesterday I took a short trip to Staples to pick up envelopes for my son. Before I left the house I went online and searched for weekly deals. I found a coupon for Hammermill paper that made it free after rebate. I printed two … Read more
The best way to tackle debt is to start when you’re young. A lot of debt starts in college. Before you start your first day of classes consider how long you want to pay off those student loans. If you have a say in the matter choose a state school. Your loans will pale in comparison to … Read more
I hate letting gift cards, coupons or prepaid credit cards expire. In order to prevent this I keep a document on my home computer that includes a chronological list of things I need to use or spend. My current list includes items like Groupons, Living Social deals and prepaid gift card expiration dates. At the beginning … Read more
My previous two posts discussed how to save money on food and supplies while on vacation. This post is one of the easiest things you can do to prepare and save money before you leave on your trip. It seems so simple it’s hard to believe anything can go wrong, but somehow or another I … Read more
In my previous post I discussed a few simple ways my husband and I save money on food and supplies while on vacation. Well today I thought of another tip worth sharing. Before you leave your house or after you arrive at your destination stock up on easy to eat, hand held snacks. These can … Read more