Savings Corner

DECEMBER 27, 2023

As an IT consultant, you’d more than likely be able to offer remote services as well as on-site assistance, giving you freedom and flexibility while working in a field that’s in high demand. You’ll need access to a commercial kitchen, a part-time staff of servers and a couple of assistant cooks to start.

Real Estate 52

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

Peggy: Well, probably some of the same ones being espoused now (maybe our kids did pick up on some of our examples!). We shopped at garage sales, turned down the heat, combined errands to use less gas, didn’t buy a lot of prepared food, cooked at home and the like. Peggy: Well, we did everything ourselves.

Thrifty 213

Thrifty Garage Spendthrift Fair-Trade 213

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

I’ve been teaching part time for over 25 years. I like to bake and read, and I spend time chauffeuring kids to activities and games. I volunteer at my kids’ school at lunch time and other events. I have made many money mistakes over the years – when I was single, I bought so many clothes and books!

Kids and Family 197

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The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 29, 2024

Multi-pronged answer here: historically it was hard-wired in my DNA as a necessity but also being a good steward of what we’re blessed with & being able to give/help others; having enough for emergency funds was always a high priority as well. There’s always been garage sales/flea markets, library, state parks, fishing.

Arkansas 189

Arkansas Frugal College Kids and Family 189