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Time for a new month and a new grocery budget. And now it’s officially the second half of the year. The first half of 2020 was so crazy that I wonder what the second half will bring. What I Spent. I got a $25 Hungry Harvest box, and I spent $115 at the grocery store. What We Ate. Saturday. MORE
My son Caleb and I have been cooking all summer! Every Friday, we make or go get a special treat. It is usually a toss up between making cookies and going to Dairy Queen or Sonic. Today he said. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]. MORE
You will love these delicious Chicken Bacon Ranch Packet Meals. We recently went to stay at a cabin in Red River Gorge KY made them for dinner. These foil packets are the perfect all in one dinner. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]. MORE
Have you tried a Dutch Baby Pancake yet? If you haven't you are really missing out! They are easy to prepare and serve for brunch. I mean seriously take a look at this beauty. A Dutch Baby Pancake is. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]. MORE
Whenever I mention in passing that I’m selling books on eBay, someone asks questions about the process. So, I thought it would be good to have a post that I can send people to when they ask that question in the future. MORE
Happy Tuesday! Time for your weekly dose of five frugal things. I’ve been making iced tea. This is so, so much cheaper than buying pre-made tea. A box of tea bags costs about $3, which is about the price of one of the bottle gallons from the store. Definitely a money-saving option. MORE
Since open hair salons are in limited supply (and since not everyone can/wants to go, even if they are open!), I thought a refresh of this post might be helpful. Bang-trimming tips included at the end of the post! MORE
Have you heard of Shapellx shapewear ? It's a website that sells all sorts of shapewear. It's easy to navigate, with clear product images and a great assortment. MORE
If you’ve tried making pizza at home, odds are good that you’ve turned out some pretty mediocre pies. Not disgusting pizza…just very meh pizza. I spent years making unremarkable pizza myself, despite having a pizza stone. MORE
What I Spent. First, how about a kitten picture? The cat rescue we volunteer at has opened back up again, with social distancing measures, and we had a lot of kittens this week! Kittens are so so cute, but every time Zoe and I take care of them, we remember why we like our older cat. MORE
I’m saving the “embarrassing frugal habit” question for the end, so keep scrolling to get to that one. First, a few other questions. How has your attitude to frugality changed with time, as your children are older (and yes, the rest of us are too!) MORE
Recently, on a sunny Saturday morning, Mr. FG and I were kayaking out on the river our neighborhood borders. There were so many reasons to be happy and/or thankful. The weather was beautiful. We have free water access in our own neighborhood. MORE
I sold a Target return. This was such a weird situation. Let me explain. One of the swimsuits we ordered was too small for Zoe, so I went through the online returns process. Target refunded me, but said I didn’t need to bother to return the suit. (I’m MORE
This article, written by a designer with Seven Seas Illustration, includes insight from interior designers across the U.S. that specialize in making kids’ rooms beautiful. MORE
April 2020 might go down as the most frugal month of my lifetime. With the global pandemic and the decline of our small business, I have flexed frugal muscles that I didn’t know I have. Operation Frugal Living is in full swing at my house. MORE
Ask any realtor and they’ll tell you that staging your home, for a quick and profitable result, is an essential step in the sales process. To most people, staging means cleaning the house top to bottom, putting everything in order, and decluttering. MORE
New here? Thankful Thursday is something we’ve been doing in these COVID times; an exercise to help us hunt the good that is in our lives and in the world, even in the midst of a pandemic. This week I am thankful: for a kid who drives. MORE
I am excited to share my recipe for this Hobo Foil Packet Dinner with you. This is the perfect easy dinner recipe for camping or staying in a cabin. We just recently enjoyed a trip to a cabin at Red. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]. MORE
What I Spent. I didn’t do a big shop this week; just a smaller fill-in at $88.50. Which is a good thing, considering I spent $285 last week. (!). Here’s how things stack up for the month of June: June Spending. Week 1: $104. Week 2: $194. Week 3: $285. Week 4: $88.50. What We Ate. MORE
(Usual disclaimer: If you hate Stitch Fix posts, I totally understand. They’re polarizing! But you’ve been apprised of this post’s content, so if you are in the “I hate Stitch Fix posts!” MORE
In September 2019, my husband and I accomplished our biggest financial goal in our almost 20 years of marriage. It was so big that I cried for two days straight– we paid off six figures in non-mortgage debts. MORE
Kids create a lot of paper during their childhood. They create a lot of other stuff too, but that’s for another post. Today, I’m sharing how I have handled ALL of the paper, artwork, mementos, and miscellany over the last 14+ years that I’ve been a mother. MORE
I won't be traveling right now, but I've been looking at places I could travel if I wanted. I had seriously considered a few destinations, but the thought of spending 4+ hours on an airplane didn't sound appealing to me. MORE
Frugal living is NOT about feeling deprived. Frugal living is being intentional with our money and creative with our resources, so we have more to put towards the things that are important to us. We want to live WELL on LESS Money. MORE
gratuitous cat photo that has nothing to do with this post. I mended a shirt (and more). I pulled out my black tank top and noticed it had a small hole (more like a slit). I placed a small black tshirt scrap pieces underneath the slit and zig-zagged it closed. MORE
It’s been a little bit quiet here, I know. I just…I haven’t quite known what to say or what’s appropriate to write. Since I am a white person with privilege in multiple arenas, I am often unsure of what the helpful thing is to say at times like these. MORE
Are you looking for Things to do in Red River Gorge KY? We just recently visited and we have some great ideas to share with you. Trust me on this one. Red River Gorge spans over 5 counties. If you go. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]. MORE
The other day, I was making a batch of whole wheat pancakes , and I noticed that I got the batter mixed up in less time than it took for the cast iron pan to get hot. MORE
Zonderkidz has several resource guides for their I Can Read program – such as 100 Tips for Beginning Readers, our I Can Read Parent/Teacher Guide, and an I Can Read Activity Kit and My Reading Journal. These can all be downloaded here. MORE
Marigolds that I grew from seed. So cheap! And so easy, even I can do it. In an Instagram post earlier this week, I mentioned a Forbes article about the scientifically proven benefits of gratitude. MORE
A reader recently asked me if I’d written a post with tips on teaching teens to drive. I haven’t done that, because it felt a little off-topic for a frugal blog. But, I did a poll on my Facebook page asking readers if they wanted a post on the topic, and the results said yes. MORE
ShopRite: 4 FREE Kellogg’s Cereal Jumbo Snax Thru 7/18! Rebate}. Don’t miss out on this freebie deal on Kellogg’s Cereal Jumbo Snax at ShopRite. Thru 7/18, Kellogg’s Cereal Jumbo Snax bags 6 oz is priced at $3.49 Plus we have a $1.50 MORE
While a lot of people won't be traveling at all right now, I know plenty are dying to get out of their house and just see something new. Road trips and RV rentals are popular right now, so let's talk about making it safe, because Coronavirus is still out there y'all. MORE
This summer is probably not going to be quite like any of us had anticipated. Pandemics have a way of interrupting plans a bit. In fact, I hadn’t even though about my annual summer bucket list until a reader emailed to remind me. Let’s see what pandemic-friendly things I can come up with. MORE
You can’t miss the JBF Lower Bucks Summer Sale in Langhorne! These deals will knock your socks off! It’s all happening this week only, June 13-18, at the Oxford Valley Mall at the former Sears (Lot “O”). You can’t miss it, just look for the red arrows and JBF signage! MORE
I am not a person who likes clutter, and my dislike of clutter certainly extends to my kitchen. Unitaskers are not my favorite thing. At all. But the two I’m going to tell you about today have definitely earned their place in my cabinet! MORE
Have you ever procrastinated on a task for days, only to find out that once you get started, the task takes a mere 15 minutes? We humans are not the most logical creatures sometimes, and I have noticed that I vastly overestimate how long a task takes, especially when it’s not a super fun job. MORE
If you’ve ever read the comments here on my blog, you are familiar with Kristin, from Going Country. I knew that Kristin is a seasoned veteran in infrequent grocery shopping, so I asked her if she’d be willing to share her tips for the rest of us. And she graciously said yes. MORE
ShopRite Weekly Ad Preview. Early ShopRite Weekly Ads Preview. Your NEW ShopRite Weekly Ad Preview Scan for the sales running 07/19/20 Thru 07/25/20. Preview the Early ShopRite Ad Scan Preview For 07/19/20 – 07/25/20 HERE. Check out the Current ShopRite Ad Scan for 07/12/20 – 07/16/20 HERE. MORE
Giant: Assorted Muffins ONLY $0.56 Each Starting 7/17! Here is a great deal on Assorted Muffins at Giant. Starting 7/17, Assorted Muffins are priced at $1.39 Plus you will earn $5.00 in gas points That will make the final price just $0.56 Giant deal 7/17 thru 7/23/20: Buy (6) Assorted Muffins $1.39 MORE
This bear that Sonia made has nothing to do with today’s post. But he’s really cute, and I thought he might improve your day. We got a family discount on orthodontics. Is there a lot about orthodontics that is frugal? Not really! MORE
Transitioning to adulthood, searching for a job, or starting (or re-starting) a career requires endurance, fortitude, and hard work. From everyday challenges to traumatic events, we all face anguish, adversity, and other stresses. In the post-COVID era, there are even more obstacles. MORE
ShopRite: all Laundry Detergent For JUST $0.99 Each Starting 7/19! Rebate}. Stock up deal on on all Laundry Detergent at ShopRite. Starting 7/19, all Laundry Detergent 36-40 oz is priced at $2.99 MORE
What I Spent. I spent $180 on groceries this week. That’s a little high, but it did include a stock-up trip to Aldi (which included an 18 roll page of toilet paper. I really like being able to buy TP again!). Not an Aldi shelf, but look at all that stock! Sweet. Week 1: $145. Week 2: $180. MORE
Shereen Travels Cheap
JULY 11, 2020
I won't be traveling right now, but I've been looking at places I could travel if I wanted. I had seriously considered a few destinations, but the thought of spending 4+ hours on an airplane didn't sound appealing to me.
Shereen Travels Cheap
JULY 8, 2020
While a lot of people won't be traveling at all right now, I know plenty are dying to get out of their house and just see something new. Road trips and RV rentals are popular right now, so let's talk about making it safe, because Coronavirus is still out there y'all.
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Stockpiling Moms
JULY 11, 2020
My son Caleb and I have been cooking all summer! Every Friday, we make or go get a special treat. It is usually a toss up between making cookies and going to Dairy Queen or Sonic. Today he said. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]].
Stockpiling Moms
JULY 10, 2020
Have you tried a Dutch Baby Pancake yet? If you haven't you are really missing out! They are easy to prepare and serve for brunch. I mean seriously take a look at this beauty. A Dutch Baby Pancake is. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]].
Stockpiling Moms
JULY 14, 2020
I am excited to share my recipe for this Hobo Foil Packet Dinner with you. This is the perfect easy dinner recipe for camping or staying in a cabin. We just recently enjoyed a trip to a cabin at Red. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]].
Stockpiling Moms
JULY 7, 2020
You will love these delicious Chicken Bacon Ranch Packet Meals. We recently went to stay at a cabin in Red River Gorge KY made them for dinner. These foil packets are the perfect all in one dinner. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]].
The Frugal Girl
JULY 13, 2020
Whenever I mention in passing that I’m selling books on eBay, someone asks questions about the process. So, I thought it would be good to have a post that I can send people to when they ask that question in the future.
Stockpiling Moms
JULY 9, 2020
Are you looking for Things to do in Red River Gorge KY? We just recently visited and we have some great ideas to share with you. Trust me on this one. Red River Gorge spans over 5 counties. If you go. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]].
The Frugal Girl
JUNE 25, 2020
This bear that Sonia made has nothing to do with today’s post. But he’s really cute, and I thought he might improve your day. We got a family discount on orthodontics. Is there a lot about orthodontics that is frugal? Not really!
The Frugal Girl
JUNE 30, 2020
Happy Tuesday! Time for your weekly dose of five frugal things. I’ve been making iced tea. This is so, so much cheaper than buying pre-made tea. A box of tea bags costs about $3, which is about the price of one of the bottle gallons from the store. Definitely a money-saving option.
The Frugal Girl
JULY 2, 2020
Marigolds that I grew from seed. So cheap! And so easy, even I can do it. In an Instagram post earlier this week, I mentioned a Forbes article about the scientifically proven benefits of gratitude.
The Frugal Girl
JULY 7, 2020
(Usual disclaimer: If you hate Stitch Fix posts, I totally understand. They’re polarizing! But you’ve been apprised of this post’s content, so if you are in the “I hate Stitch Fix posts!”
The Frugal Girl
JULY 9, 2020
New here? Thankful Thursday is something we’ve been doing in these COVID times; an exercise to help us hunt the good that is in our lives and in the world, even in the midst of a pandemic. This week I am thankful: for a kid who drives.
The Frugal Girl
JULY 8, 2020
gratuitous cat photo that has nothing to do with this post. I mended a shirt (and more). I pulled out my black tank top and noticed it had a small hole (more like a slit). I placed a small black tshirt scrap pieces underneath the slit and zig-zagged it closed.
Family Balance Sheet
FEBRUARY 13, 2020
Kids create a lot of paper during their childhood. They create a lot of other stuff too, but that’s for another post. Today, I’m sharing how I have handled ALL of the paper, artwork, mementos, and miscellany over the last 14+ years that I’ve been a mother.
The Frugal Girl
JULY 1, 2020
Have you ever procrastinated on a task for days, only to find out that once you get started, the task takes a mere 15 minutes? We humans are not the most logical creatures sometimes, and I have noticed that I vastly overestimate how long a task takes, especially when it’s not a super fun job.
The Frugal Girl
JUNE 23, 2020
Recently, on a sunny Saturday morning, Mr. FG and I were kayaking out on the river our neighborhood borders. There were so many reasons to be happy and/or thankful. The weather was beautiful. We have free water access in our own neighborhood.
Motherhood Moments
JULY 13, 2020
Transitioning to adulthood, searching for a job, or starting (or re-starting) a career requires endurance, fortitude, and hard work. From everyday challenges to traumatic events, we all face anguish, adversity, and other stresses. In the post-COVID era, there are even more obstacles.
The Frugal Girl
JUNE 16, 2020
I sold a Target return. This was such a weird situation. Let me explain. One of the swimsuits we ordered was too small for Zoe, so I went through the online returns process. Target refunded me, but said I didn’t need to bother to return the suit. (I’m
The Frugal Girl
JULY 14, 2020
Since open hair salons are in limited supply (and since not everyone can/wants to go, even if they are open!), I thought a refresh of this post might be helpful. Bang-trimming tips included at the end of the post!
Family Balance Sheet
MAY 1, 2020
April 2020 might go down as the most frugal month of my lifetime. With the global pandemic and the decline of our small business, I have flexed frugal muscles that I didn’t know I have. Operation Frugal Living is in full swing at my house.
Family Balance Sheet
JUNE 22, 2020
In September 2019, my husband and I accomplished our biggest financial goal in our almost 20 years of marriage. It was so big that I cried for two days straight– we paid off six figures in non-mortgage debts.
The Frugal Girl
JUNE 19, 2020
What I Spent. First, how about a kitten picture? The cat rescue we volunteer at has opened back up again, with social distancing measures, and we had a lot of kittens this week! Kittens are so so cute, but every time Zoe and I take care of them, we remember why we like our older cat.
Family Balance Sheet
FEBRUARY 29, 2020
Frugal living is NOT about feeling deprived. Frugal living is being intentional with our money and creative with our resources, so we have more to put towards the things that are important to us. We want to live WELL on LESS Money.
The Frugal Girl
JUNE 22, 2020
A reader recently asked me if I’d written a post with tips on teaching teens to drive. I haven’t done that, because it felt a little off-topic for a frugal blog. But, I did a poll on my Facebook page asking readers if they wanted a post on the topic, and the results said yes.
The Frugal Girl
JULY 6, 2020
I am not a person who likes clutter, and my dislike of clutter certainly extends to my kitchen. Unitaskers are not my favorite thing. At all. But the two I’m going to tell you about today have definitely earned their place in my cabinet!
For the Mommas
JULY 14, 2020
ShopRite: all Laundry Detergent For JUST $0.99 Each Starting 7/19! Rebate}. Stock up deal on on all Laundry Detergent at ShopRite. Starting 7/19, all Laundry Detergent 36-40 oz is priced at $2.99
The Frugal Girl
JUNE 17, 2020
This summer is probably not going to be quite like any of us had anticipated. Pandemics have a way of interrupting plans a bit. In fact, I hadn’t even though about my annual summer bucket list until a reader emailed to remind me. Let’s see what pandemic-friendly things I can come up with.
The Frugal Girl
APRIL 27, 2020
If you’ve ever read the comments here on my blog, you are familiar with Kristin, from Going Country. I knew that Kristin is a seasoned veteran in infrequent grocery shopping, so I asked her if she’d be willing to share her tips for the rest of us. And she graciously said yes.
The Frugal Girl
JUNE 11, 2020
If you’ve tried making pizza at home, odds are good that you’ve turned out some pretty mediocre pies. Not disgusting pizza…just very meh pizza. I spent years making unremarkable pizza myself, despite having a pizza stone.
The Frugal Girl
JULY 10, 2020
What I Spent. I spent $180 on groceries this week. That’s a little high, but it did include a stock-up trip to Aldi (which included an 18 roll page of toilet paper. I really like being able to buy TP again!). Not an Aldi shelf, but look at all that stock! Sweet. Week 1: $145. Week 2: $180.
Motherhood Moments
JULY 13, 2020
Zonderkidz has several resource guides for their I Can Read program – such as 100 Tips for Beginning Readers, our I Can Read Parent/Teacher Guide, and an I Can Read Activity Kit and My Reading Journal. These can all be downloaded here.
The Frugal Girl
MAY 25, 2020
I’m saving the “embarrassing frugal habit” question for the end, so keep scrolling to get to that one. First, a few other questions. How has your attitude to frugality changed with time, as your children are older (and yes, the rest of us are too!)
Motherhood Moments
JULY 10, 2020
Have you heard of Shapellx shapewear ? It's a website that sells all sorts of shapewear. It's easy to navigate, with clear product images and a great assortment.
The Frugal Girl
JUNE 26, 2020
What I Spent. I didn’t do a big shop this week; just a smaller fill-in at $88.50. Which is a good thing, considering I spent $285 last week. (!). Here’s how things stack up for the month of June: June Spending. Week 1: $104. Week 2: $194. Week 3: $285. Week 4: $88.50. What We Ate.
For the Mommas
JULY 14, 2020
Giant: Assorted Muffins ONLY $0.56 Each Starting 7/17! Here is a great deal on Assorted Muffins at Giant. Starting 7/17, Assorted Muffins are priced at $1.39 Plus you will earn $5.00 in gas points That will make the final price just $0.56 Giant deal 7/17 thru 7/23/20: Buy (6) Assorted Muffins $1.39
The Frugal Girl
JUNE 10, 2020
The other day, I was making a batch of whole wheat pancakes , and I noticed that I got the batter mixed up in less time than it took for the cast iron pan to get hot.
The Frugal Girl
JULY 3, 2020
Time for a new month and a new grocery budget. And now it’s officially the second half of the year. The first half of 2020 was so crazy that I wonder what the second half will bring. What I Spent. I got a $25 Hungry Harvest box, and I spent $115 at the grocery store. What We Ate. Saturday.
Motherhood Moments
JULY 9, 2020
Ask any realtor and they’ll tell you that staging your home, for a quick and profitable result, is an essential step in the sales process. To most people, staging means cleaning the house top to bottom, putting everything in order, and decluttering.
Motherhood Moments
JULY 9, 2020
This article, written by a designer with Seven Seas Illustration, includes insight from interior designers across the U.S. that specialize in making kids’ rooms beautiful.
For the Mommas
JULY 13, 2020
ShopRite: 4 FREE Kellogg’s Cereal Jumbo Snax Thru 7/18! Rebate}. Don’t miss out on this freebie deal on Kellogg’s Cereal Jumbo Snax at ShopRite. Thru 7/18, Kellogg’s Cereal Jumbo Snax bags 6 oz is priced at $3.49 Plus we have a $1.50
The Frugal Girl
JUNE 3, 2020
It’s been a little bit quiet here, I know. I just…I haven’t quite known what to say or what’s appropriate to write. Since I am a white person with privilege in multiple arenas, I am often unsure of what the helpful thing is to say at times like these.
For the Mommas
JULY 14, 2020
ShopRite Weekly Ad Preview. Early ShopRite Weekly Ads Preview. Your NEW ShopRite Weekly Ad Preview Scan for the sales running 07/19/20 Thru 07/25/20. Preview the Early ShopRite Ad Scan Preview For 07/19/20 – 07/25/20 HERE. Check out the Current ShopRite Ad Scan for 07/12/20 – 07/16/20 HERE.
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