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First, a little clarification. Yesterday I mentioned that as a second-generation homeschooler, I haven’t felt worried about how well my kids would do. What I meant is that I’ve already been through the process, so I know it can work. MORE
This post contains affiliate links, which earn revenue for this site at no extra cost to you. See my disclosure policy here. This reader question showed up in my inbox today so I thought I’d give it a quick answer. MORE
Frost Art Museum FIU Kicks Off Miami's Summer of Art: Premiere of Two New Shows CUT: Abstraction in the U.S. MORE
I recently had a chance to review a copy of All Families Invited by school and family counselor Kathleen Goodman. The book is an inspiring story about eight-year-old Annabel, who is disappointed that the school's upcoming father-daughter dance excludes people. Although she initially meets with resistance to change, it has a satisfying ending that helps the school celebrate all families, no matter who is in them. “I MORE
This post contains affiliate links, which earn revenue for this site at no extra cost to you. See my disclosure policy here. In an issue of Cook’s Country or Cook’s Illustrated (I can’t remember!), I saw that they recommended the Frywall. What’s a Frywall? MORE
What I Spent. Remember how last week, I mentioned that I only had $75 left to spend in April? This week I spent $79 at Aldi and $7 at another store. That adds up to $86 , so I came in VERY nearly on budget. Woohoo! MORE
Because of the growing number of blended families within the church, RightNow Media , the world’s largest and most trusted video Bible study library, has partnered with bestselling author, speaker and therapist Ron Deal to release a new video series titled The Smart Stepfamily. MORE
Finder.com has released its fourth annual study revealing Americans have spent an estimated $39.4 billion on spontaneous drunk purchases in the past year. That’s more than last year’s $30.43 billion. An estimated 53.4 million (26%) of American adults admit to making a purchase under the influence. MORE
[link] Getting enough sleep at night is a constant battle for many. Did you know that simply changing your home can help mitigate waking up at night? Here are just a few tips on how to redesign your home to help get a better night’s rest. MORE
Kristen, Gosh, time has flown by! Just read your post about having two HS grads — I think I started reading your Frugal Girl when everyone was a baby! Zoe and me around the time I started blogging. So, I was just wondering if you had been doing any advanced planning for an empty nest? MORE
Last updated March 30, 2019. Though I forgot to mention this in my review of The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up, Kondo’s persistent mentions of the hundreds of bags of trash she’s helped her clients throw out…well, it made me a little twitchy. MORE
The first step toward making a big purchase is knowing your credit score. If you want to buy a house, a car, or an appliance, your first step is to determine whether you’ll be approved for that big. Read More >. MORE
(This is a post I wrote 9 years ago, and I thought it needed to see the light of day again.). Ahh, perfectionism. It almost sounds like a virtue, doesn’t it? In reality, it is such a snare in so many ways, not the least of which is its tendency to render us immobile. MORE
This post contains referral links, which earn commission for this site at no extra cost to you. This post is not sponsored by Sixth Continent or Aldi. Ok, so, today’s Tuesday Tip comes compliments of reader Emily H. peaceofcake03 on Instagram). MORE
This year, it is projected that nearly two million students will graduate with a bachelor’s degree. As they enter the job market and evaluate the employment opportunities before them, student loan debt is weighing on their minds. MORE
During Home Improvement Month in May, experts at L.J. Smith encourage homeowners to change the look of their boring interior stairways. The easy-to-install IronPro TM system allows even the least-skilled do-it-yourselfer to transform a staircase with decorative iron balusters. MORE
Big wins, sudden breakthroughs, and “aha!” ” moments are what we’d all love to experience. But in my experience (ha), those happen really, really rarely. In pretty much every area of my life, progress has happened slowly over time. MORE
The popular kids’ app developer Toca Boca is excited to be launching the free Character Creator today! Players will be able to build their own Toca Life: World character, and then play with them within the app among the other inhabitants of their universe. MORE
It’s that time of year again: spring cleaning time! Don’t just curb alert that junk from your house. Sell it on an app! We’ve told you about Mercari and Poshmark before, but those aren’t your only options. Read More >. MORE
This post was in my 2010 archives, and I’m republishing it today with a printable recipe card. I made this on Easter of this year and was reminded how tasty it is. And it’s SO easy. You should give it a try! Today’s recipe is not at all healthy. Not in the slightest. MORE
Recently, I was out with Mr. FG for dinner and I saw a big snickerdoodle cookie at the cash register. I hadn’t had a snickerdoodle in ages, so I decided to give it a try. Friends, let me tell you: It was a crushing disappointment of a cookie. MORE
This post contains affiliate links, which earn revenue for this site at no extra cost to you. See my disclosure policy here. Oddly enough, until a few years ago, I’d never had a popover, despite having seen them in cookbooks for years. MORE
This post contains affiliate links, which earn revenue for this site at no extra cost to you. See my disclosure policy here. (I I originally found these muffins on All Recipes years ago, and I’m resharing the recipe now with a printable recipe card!). MORE
What I Spent. I’ve been busy attending end-of-year dance stuff with Zoe…but I’ve also been grocery shopping and cooking. I spent $166 at the grocery store and $25 on my Hungry Harvest box. So, I’m at $191 for the week. May Spending. Week 1 : $119. Week 2: $191. What We Ate. MORE
Student loan debt has been a skyrocketing problem across multiple age groups over recent decades, and an AARP Public Policy Institute (PPI) report highlights the important role that older Americans play in financing college education for their children, grandchildren and other family members. MORE
Summer is all about visiting the beach, and with a majority of travelers doing so in the summer months, it can be hard to find a decent deal near the shore. I've read that something like 40% of people will not travel over the summer due to vacation costs. MORE
This post contains affiliate links, which earn revenue for this site at no extra cost to you. See my disclosure policy here. We are mostly finished with school, the weather is warm, and we had watermelon this week. So, basically summer. What I Spent. MORE
Kneading is probably the number one thing that discourages people from making bread. I did write a “ How to knead” post , but in case you are still terrified of kneading, I have a recipe that requires no such thing! MORE
This post contains affiliate links, which earn revenue for this site at no extra cost to you. See my disclosure policy here. What I Spent. I spent $94 at the grocery store, plus $25 on my Hungry Harvest box. Related: What’s Hungry Harvest? So, I’m starting May off at $119. Woohoo! MORE
This post contains affiliate links, which earn revenue for this site at no extra cost to you. See my disclosure policy here. (I I thought about it for a long time and could not come up with a better title than that. It’ll be what it’ll be.). MORE
If the dad you're shopping for this Father's Day is into sports, Monster Roster , the algorithm-driven subscription sports betting service, provides an easy gifting solution for guys that they actually really can and will want to use. MORE
In his new children’s book, The Real Estate’s: A Real Estate Investing Family , author Ivan Nemorin teaches children about real estate investing, fostering a love of entrepreneurship at an early age. In the story, the Real Estate’s son, Maddox, doesn’t understand why his family owns several properties. Why do they own so many homes, even though they already have a house to live in? MORE
It’s been a good Monday morning so far…I worked out, showered, took Sonia to her tutorial, went to Aldi and another store, and did some laundry. And it’s not quite 11:00 am. But I did not write a blog post. So, we’re gonna just have a quick little Five Frugal Things today. MORE
For the last two months, I’ve been taking a photo a day, using lists of prompts from the internet. I enjoy taking photos, and having a daily prompt makes me pick up my camera more often than I otherwise would. And it also makes me take photos of things I otherwise wouldn’t! MORE
Time for Five Frugal Things, people. I used a cereal bag to freeze turkey. I saved the enormous plastic bag from a Costco-sized box of Cheerios because I thought it might come in handy. And it did, yesterday! MORE
I took advantage of Sixth Continent’s 30% back deal. On Monday, Sixth Continent had a several-hour offer that gave 30% credit back on any gift card purchase. I’d gotten the email about it, but forgotten until a reader messaged me on Instagram to remind me. Phew! MORE
Vegamour is offering up to 35% off online orders from 5/24 to 5/28 with the code SUMMERLOVES. VEGAMOUR is a company that specializes in an impressive lineup of products that are clinically tested to naturally grow hair, eyelashes and eyebrows. MORE
A brand new website called Songback recently launched. It 's filled to the max with unlimited potential for musicians to make money with their music. It's all video based, which is exactly where fans are wanting to go. I really think you should check it out. MORE
I have a chance to share some great recipes from The Peached Tortilla. Yume Dog Serves 4 Growing up in Japan, I was infatuated with Japanese burgers. Fusion, in my opinion gets a bad rap because it’s not traditional. But who gives a s**t if it’s not traditional as long as it tastes good? MORE
This post contains affiliate links, which earn revenue for this site at no extra cost to you. When you are trying something new, whether it’s budgeting, bread baking, menu planning, cooking, sewing, or any number of other things, you should expect to be rather terrible at first. MORE
Sometimes when you travel, it’s just not practical to take public transportation. Maybe you are covering a lot of ground on your trip or the bus schedule is iffy or you are on a business trip that calls for you to be at specific places at particular times. MORE
I’m using up pumpkin in my oatmeal. I made a batch of pumpkin muffins on Monday and annoyingly enough, they did not use the whole can. So, I’ve been stirring a few tablespoons of pumpkin into my oatmeal, along with spices like allspice and cloves. MORE
See Thursday’s meal for my fail. Also, thank you all so much for your helpful comments on yesterday’s post. Maria has so many good ideas to help her navigate family life without dental insurance now. You guys are the best! What I Spent. Let’s see. MORE
Welcome to the 2019 Christmas Savings Club. The club is open to anyone who wants monthly accountability to save for a cash Christmas. MORE
Shereen Travels Cheap
MAY 22, 2019
Sometimes when you travel, it’s just not practical to take public transportation. Maybe you are covering a lot of ground on your trip or the bus schedule is iffy or you are on a business trip that calls for you to be at specific places at particular times.
Shereen Travels Cheap
MAY 18, 2019
Summer is all about visiting the beach, and with a majority of travelers doing so in the summer months, it can be hard to find a decent deal near the shore. I've read that something like 40% of people will not travel over the summer due to vacation costs.
The Frugal Girl
MAY 23, 2019
Kristen, Gosh, time has flown by! Just read your post about having two HS grads — I think I started reading your Frugal Girl when everyone was a baby! Zoe and me around the time I started blogging. So, I was just wondering if you had been doing any advanced planning for an empty nest?
The Frugal Girl
MAY 22, 2019
Time for Five Frugal Things, people. I used a cereal bag to freeze turkey. I saved the enormous plastic bag from a Costco-sized box of Cheerios because I thought it might come in handy. And it did, yesterday!
The Frugal Girl
MAY 25, 2019
This post contains affiliate links, which earn revenue for this site at no extra cost to you. See my disclosure policy here. (I I originally found these muffins on All Recipes years ago, and I’m resharing the recipe now with a printable recipe card!).
The Frugal Girl
MAY 24, 2019
This post contains affiliate links, which earn revenue for this site at no extra cost to you. See my disclosure policy here. We are mostly finished with school, the weather is warm, and we had watermelon this week. So, basically summer. What I Spent.
The Frugal Girl
MAY 15, 2019
Big wins, sudden breakthroughs, and “aha!” ” moments are what we’d all love to experience. But in my experience (ha), those happen really, really rarely. In pretty much every area of my life, progress has happened slowly over time.
The Frugal Girl
MAY 6, 2019
Recently, I was out with Mr. FG for dinner and I saw a big snickerdoodle cookie at the cash register. I hadn’t had a snickerdoodle in ages, so I decided to give it a try. Friends, let me tell you: It was a crushing disappointment of a cookie.
The Frugal Girl
MAY 8, 2019
I’m using up pumpkin in my oatmeal. I made a batch of pumpkin muffins on Monday and annoyingly enough, they did not use the whole can. So, I’ve been stirring a few tablespoons of pumpkin into my oatmeal, along with spices like allspice and cloves.
Motherhood Moments
MAY 17, 2019
During Home Improvement Month in May, experts at L.J. Smith encourage homeowners to change the look of their boring interior stairways. The easy-to-install IronPro TM system allows even the least-skilled do-it-yourselfer to transform a staircase with decorative iron balusters.
The Frugal Girl
MAY 7, 2019
This post contains affiliate links, which earn revenue for this site at no extra cost to you. See my disclosure policy here. (I I thought about it for a long time and could not come up with a better title than that. It’ll be what it’ll be.).
Motherhood Moments
MAY 25, 2019
A brand new website called Songback recently launched. It 's filled to the max with unlimited potential for musicians to make money with their music. It's all video based, which is exactly where fans are wanting to go. I really think you should check it out.
Motherhood Moments
MAY 25, 2019
If the dad you're shopping for this Father's Day is into sports, Monster Roster , the algorithm-driven subscription sports betting service, provides an easy gifting solution for guys that they actually really can and will want to use.
Family Balance Sheet
MAY 25, 2019
Welcome to the 2019 Christmas Savings Club. The club is open to anyone who wants monthly accountability to save for a cash Christmas.
The Frugal Girl
MAY 4, 2019
(This is a post I wrote 9 years ago, and I thought it needed to see the light of day again.). Ahh, perfectionism. It almost sounds like a virtue, doesn’t it? In reality, it is such a snare in so many ways, not the least of which is its tendency to render us immobile.
The Frugal Girl
MAY 17, 2019
See Thursday’s meal for my fail. Also, thank you all so much for your helpful comments on yesterday’s post. Maria has so many good ideas to help her navigate family life without dental insurance now. You guys are the best! What I Spent. Let’s see.
The Frugal Girl
MAY 14, 2019
This post contains referral links, which earn commission for this site at no extra cost to you. This post is not sponsored by Sixth Continent or Aldi. Ok, so, today’s Tuesday Tip comes compliments of reader Emily H. peaceofcake03 on Instagram).
The Frugal Girl
APRIL 27, 2019
This post contains affiliate links, which earn revenue for this site at no extra cost to you. See my disclosure policy here. Oddly enough, until a few years ago, I’d never had a popover, despite having seen them in cookbooks for years.
The Frugal Girl
MAY 1, 2019
For the last two months, I’ve been taking a photo a day, using lists of prompts from the internet. I enjoy taking photos, and having a daily prompt makes me pick up my camera more often than I otherwise would. And it also makes me take photos of things I otherwise wouldn’t!
The Frugal Girl
APRIL 30, 2019
This post contains affiliate links, which earn revenue for this site at no extra cost to you. See my disclosure policy here. In an issue of Cook’s Country or Cook’s Illustrated (I can’t remember!), I saw that they recommended the Frywall. What’s a Frywall?
Motherhood Moments
MAY 24, 2019
The popular kids’ app developer Toca Boca is excited to be launching the free Character Creator today! Players will be able to build their own Toca Life: World character, and then play with them within the app among the other inhabitants of their universe.
Motherhood Moments
MAY 24, 2019
[link] Getting enough sleep at night is a constant battle for many. Did you know that simply changing your home can help mitigate waking up at night? Here are just a few tips on how to redesign your home to help get a better night’s rest.
Motherhood Moments
MAY 24, 2019
Because of the growing number of blended families within the church, RightNow Media , the world’s largest and most trusted video Bible study library, has partnered with bestselling author, speaker and therapist Ron Deal to release a new video series titled The Smart Stepfamily.
Motherhood Moments
MAY 24, 2019
Frost Art Museum FIU Kicks Off Miami's Summer of Art: Premiere of Two New Shows CUT: Abstraction in the U.S.
The Frugal Girl
MAY 3, 2019
This post contains affiliate links, which earn revenue for this site at no extra cost to you. See my disclosure policy here. What I Spent. I spent $94 at the grocery store, plus $25 on my Hungry Harvest box. Related: What’s Hungry Harvest? So, I’m starting May off at $119. Woohoo!
The Budget Diet
MAY 20, 2019
The first step toward making a big purchase is knowing your credit score. If you want to buy a house, a car, or an appliance, your first step is to determine whether you’ll be approved for that big. Read More >.
The Frugal Girl
MAY 2, 2019
I took advantage of Sixth Continent’s 30% back deal. On Monday, Sixth Continent had a several-hour offer that gave 30% credit back on any gift card purchase. I’d gotten the email about it, but forgotten until a reader messaged me on Instagram to remind me. Phew!
The Frugal Girl
MAY 10, 2019
What I Spent. I’ve been busy attending end-of-year dance stuff with Zoe…but I’ve also been grocery shopping and cooking. I spent $166 at the grocery store and $25 on my Hungry Harvest box. So, I’m at $191 for the week. May Spending. Week 1 : $119. Week 2: $191. What We Ate.
Motherhood Moments
MAY 19, 2019
I recently had a chance to review a copy of All Families Invited by school and family counselor Kathleen Goodman. The book is an inspiring story about eight-year-old Annabel, who is disappointed that the school's upcoming father-daughter dance excludes people. Although she initially meets with resistance to change, it has a satisfying ending that helps the school celebrate all families, no matter who is in them. “I
The Budget Diet
MAY 19, 2019
It’s that time of year again: spring cleaning time! Don’t just curb alert that junk from your house. Sell it on an app! We’ve told you about Mercari and Poshmark before, but those aren’t your only options. Read More >.
Motherhood Moments
MAY 17, 2019
In his new children’s book, The Real Estate’s: A Real Estate Investing Family , author Ivan Nemorin teaches children about real estate investing, fostering a love of entrepreneurship at an early age. In the story, the Real Estate’s son, Maddox, doesn’t understand why his family owns several properties. Why do they own so many homes, even though they already have a house to live in?
The Frugal Girl
MAY 21, 2019
This post contains affiliate links, which earn revenue for this site at no extra cost to you. See my disclosure policy here. This reader question showed up in my inbox today so I thought I’d give it a quick answer.
The Frugal Girl
MAY 18, 2019
This post was in my 2010 archives, and I’m republishing it today with a printable recipe card. I made this on Easter of this year and was reminded how tasty it is. And it’s SO easy. You should give it a try! Today’s recipe is not at all healthy. Not in the slightest.
Motherhood Moments
MAY 23, 2019
This year, it is projected that nearly two million students will graduate with a bachelor’s degree. As they enter the job market and evaluate the employment opportunities before them, student loan debt is weighing on their minds.
Motherhood Moments
MAY 23, 2019
Finder.com has released its fourth annual study revealing Americans have spent an estimated $39.4 billion on spontaneous drunk purchases in the past year. That’s more than last year’s $30.43 billion. An estimated 53.4 million (26%) of American adults admit to making a purchase under the influence.
The Frugal Girl
MARCH 27, 2019
Last updated March 30, 2019. Though I forgot to mention this in my review of The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up, Kondo’s persistent mentions of the hundreds of bags of trash she’s helped her clients throw out…well, it made me a little twitchy.
The Frugal Girl
APRIL 19, 2019
First, a little clarification. Yesterday I mentioned that as a second-generation homeschooler, I haven’t felt worried about how well my kids would do. What I meant is that I’ve already been through the process, so I know it can work.
The Frugal Girl
APRIL 20, 2019
Kneading is probably the number one thing that discourages people from making bread. I did write a “ How to knead” post , but in case you are still terrified of kneading, I have a recipe that requires no such thing!
Motherhood Moments
MAY 22, 2019
I have a chance to share some great recipes from The Peached Tortilla. Yume Dog Serves 4 Growing up in Japan, I was infatuated with Japanese burgers. Fusion, in my opinion gets a bad rap because it’s not traditional. But who gives a s**t if it’s not traditional as long as it tastes good?
Motherhood Moments
MAY 22, 2019
Vegamour is offering up to 35% off online orders from 5/24 to 5/28 with the code SUMMERLOVES. VEGAMOUR is a company that specializes in an impressive lineup of products that are clinically tested to naturally grow hair, eyelashes and eyebrows.
Motherhood Moments
MAY 22, 2019
Student loan debt has been a skyrocketing problem across multiple age groups over recent decades, and an AARP Public Policy Institute (PPI) report highlights the important role that older Americans play in financing college education for their children, grandchildren and other family members.
The Frugal Girl
APRIL 26, 2019
What I Spent. Remember how last week, I mentioned that I only had $75 left to spend in April? This week I spent $79 at Aldi and $7 at another store. That adds up to $86 , so I came in VERY nearly on budget. Woohoo!
The Frugal Girl
APRIL 23, 2019
This post contains affiliate links, which earn revenue for this site at no extra cost to you. When you are trying something new, whether it’s budgeting, bread baking, menu planning, cooking, sewing, or any number of other things, you should expect to be rather terrible at first.
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