The Frugal Girl

DECEMBER 11, 2023

I love this blog because it feels like you are talking to a friend. I grew up with frugal parents so it was ingrained in me from an early age. We knew that I would likely not be working full time much longer as we wanted to start a family, so we chose a house that was in a low price range and got a 15-year mortgage.

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The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

I also had a blog several years ago (a little more on that below), but these days I write periodic essays at A Word on Substack as well as short, inspiring (I hope) messages most mornings at Good Notes. It was during that time that I came across Kristen’s blog and I loved her voice and practical tips. Fun fact: J.D.

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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

MARCH 4, 2024

A few years back, I hit my all-time high by borrowing 126 books over the course of one year. I enjoy blogging and biking, and I usually cycle between 15 and 20 miles a day indoors when I’m not getting out to hit a bike trail. When my brother and I were growing up, our parents didn’t have much discretionary income. Go figure.

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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). Did you ever receive any financial education in school or from your parents? Thank you, Kristen, for all you do with your blog! Maybe four years?

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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). I read Millionaire Women Next Door around the same time that I became a mother and left the full-time work force to stay at home with our new baby. No surprise there; I write a blog about family finances.

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For the Mommas

MAY 10, 2012

Here something about me that many don’t know…Nearly four years ago, I was working full time in Corporate Finance. I enjoyed my job, but the long hours were becoming longer and my family time was becoming shorter. If you are thinking about starting a blog, you will want to check this out.

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