The Frugal Girl

DECEMBER 11, 2023

In my free time I enjoy canning and preserving food (well, I enjoy the results of it, ha!), baking, library storytimes, and being involved in our church’s Bible study, meals for the sick, and other various ministries. I love this blog because it feels like you are talking to a friend. canned peaches = summer in a jar 2.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 18, 2014

After reading the book, it became my mission to emulate Susan’s success (and sparked the theme for this blog). If you get a chance, find this book at your library and read it, especially that chapter. No surprise there; I write a blog about family finances. Designate a Family Office Manager.

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The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

C with Finn, my parents’ dog Our daughter is 12, and very into the arts and science. The Frugal Girl is one of the few blogs whose URL I have memorized, so I’ve never missed an entry! K and Finn (my parents dog) 12. She’s still exploring herself and the world to figure out her path! K in her dance costume 2.

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The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 22, 2024

For 20 or so years I’ve been homeschooling my kids, and am now down to about 1 1/2 (one full-time homeschooler, and one doing College Credit Plus with some support). Eventually, when I was married and working at a library I ordered my own copy of the Complete Tightwad Gazette–and I still have it! Maybe four years?

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The Frugal Girl

MARCH 4, 2024

Box are some of my favorite authors) and I use the library to borrow both regular books and electronic resources. A few years back, I hit my all-time high by borrowing 126 books over the course of one year. When my brother and I were growing up, our parents didn’t have much discretionary income. Yup, I’m a voracious reader.

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Green And Frugal Kids and Family Hotel Frugal 180