The Frugal Girl
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
C with Finn, my parents’ dog Our daughter is 12, and very into the arts and science. Limiting waste is what really drives most of the habits I have that would qualify as “frugal” – reducing/eliminating food waste, returning unneeded items, pursuing refunds, checking on warranties, repairing things, etc.
The Frugal Girl
DECEMBER 11, 2023
In my free time I enjoy canning and preserving food (well, I enjoy the results of it, ha!), I grew up with frugal parents so it was ingrained in me from an early age. Did you ever receive any financial education in school or from your parents? canned peaches = summer in a jar 2. What’s your best frugal win?
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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). 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?
The Frugal Girl
MARCH 4, 2024
When my brother and I were growing up, our parents didn’t have much discretionary income. I learned to save money by watching my parents. (I Although my parents never specifically taught me about finances, they lived a frugal life by necessity. The food you will actually eat is what is worth buying! That’s not right.
Motherhood Moments
DECEMBER 16, 2022
One night at dinner with her parents, she told them about her “someday” dream. Melissa met Alayna’s parents in high school, and they’ve remained good friends ever since. She had to keep her “why” in mind every time she sat down to write in order to let go of the fear. Melissa’s challenges were more with scheduling time to write.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
JUNE 27, 2013
It helps take some pressure off that is for sure especially when I am still working full time while taking this course. Speaking of retirement, Pauline at Reach Financial Independence has some food for thought: Is a state pension enough to support you in retirement ? But what about being a single parent? Ahh…summer.
The Frugal Girl
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
made by my husband While my husband’s income has increased over the years, we’ve ended up with a lot of (mostly) medical debt that would be easier to pay off if I were/had been able to work full-time. Did you ever receive any financial education in school or from your parents? from my neighborhood walk 12.
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