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Five Frugal (mostly tiny) Things

The Frugal Girl

I did a good job of eating my fridge down Remember how I didn’t really go grocery shopping last week, and only spent $18 on food? Well, that’s because we were busy eating up everything we had. A full fridge tends to encourage food waste because things get lost. and hummus, and that was my dinner.

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Can you freeze food in glass jars?

The Frugal Girl

I know we are all rather terrified of causing glass breakage…that’s a messy problem, and it also results in food waste because WHO is going to try to eat food that might have glass shards in it? I might hate food waste, but I hate chewing on glass even more.) The post Can you freeze food in glass jars?

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Q&A | focus, blogging for money, and prepping for a split

The Frugal Girl

I started it mainly as a passion project, and to help hold myself accountable about food waste. I was not in the dark, and I was well-equipped to handle finances on my own when I left. The post Q&A | focus, blogging for money, and prepping for a split appeared first on The Frugal Girl. JEG I really did not!

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Q&A | cinnamon, SIM, jeans, and grocery spending

The Frugal Girl

Then we debrief with everyone, discussing what we did well and what we could do better the next time around. The post Q&A | cinnamon, SIM, jeans, and grocery spending appeared first on The Frugal Girl. Good enough is good enough. Further questions? Leave a comment. ?

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Meet a Reader | Karen from the Great Lakes

The Frugal Girl

How long have you been reading The Frugal Girl? I know I found The Frugal Girl through the Non-Consumer Advocate, and I’ve read nearly all the archives. I also will pay more for some specialty food items, as I have several food allergies to deal with, and we eat a no-sugar diet. Maybe four years? Not at all.

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How to Save Money When Traveling

Saving Everyday

My mother died when I was young, leaving my Dad with three young girls to provide for. I’m passionate about food waste, and dinner portions are too much, bringing me to my next point. We are big fans of sharing food, especially if we’re going somewhere that has free chips or bread too much before the meal arrives.

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Meet a Reader | Biker Liz

The Frugal Girl

Brian and me at the Sears Tower Having our first child just one month after our first wedding anniversary was NOT in the plan, but so far it’s worked out well! How long have you been reading The Frugal Girl? The Frugal Girl is one of the few blogs whose URL I have memorized, so I’ve never missed an entry!