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There is so much to love about Aldi. You can find fresh produce, amazing meat and cheeses, even gift items for people on your list. And while Aldi is full of deals and steals, you should know that. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]. MORE
It’s already time for Spring Cleaning! This list of Dollar Tree Cleaning Supplies You Should Buy is going to be ideal for your Spring cleaning projects. Every year I love tackling those corners. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]. MORE
This post contains affiliate links. Ok, well, almost a year. Up until this past year, tea has been my hot drink of choice. Chai, with sugar and heavy cream.). MORE
Do you like free money? I mean, don't we all? Well, right now you can get a free $20 for doing almost nothing! Who's giving all this money away? Qapital ! MORE
This post contains affiliate links. At the beginning of 2018, we adopted a 7 year old cat from the local animal shelter. I’m not gonna lie; I was pretty apprehensive about this. MORE
I’m posting this because I shared some step-by-step photos of these chicken and veggie ramen bowls on my Instagram stories last week, and my messages got flooded with requests for the recipe! MORE
February’s happiness challenge. A daily gratitude journal my February happiness challenge item, and while I didn’t manage to get it done every day, I did write in the journal pretty frequently. Did this make me feel happier? Well. MORE
As most of you know, this past year I had to submit out-of-network claims to our insurance on my own. And geez, it sure was a process! But I am delighted to tell you that yesterday, we finally got a pile of checks for the bills we’d submitted. Hallelujah! MORE
Sonia is now 15 years old! What I Spent. Let’s see! I spent $109 at Aldi, $25 on my Hungry Harvest , and $32 elsewhere. That makes my total $166 for the week. March Spending. Week 1: $76. Week 2: $166. What We Ate. Saturday. This was Sonia’s birthday party night. MORE
When I got up this morning and got out the devotional that Mr. FG and I read together, I looked and the date and realized, OOH! Today is the shortest day of the year! That in itself is not cause for rejoicing, exactly, because I hate dark days. But what it means is that longer days are coming. MORE
Sleep is the one health factor that trumps all others. You can neglect your new Paleo diet or forget your daily meditation sit for a few years, and you can still at least act like a human with coworkers and family. MORE
Every day men ask themselves questions about how to be better fathers, husbands, friends, and men, but it can be difficult to find satisfying answers. MORE
This post contains affiliate links. February, March, and April hold 5/6 birthdays in our family, starting with Mr. FG and Zoe in February. Let the celebrations begin! What I Spent. I spent $84 at the grocery store, plus $25 on my Hungry Harvest. And oddly enough, I did not go to Aldi this week. MORE
Because trying things is fun. And watching other people try things is fun too! I mean, Gretchen Rubin wrote a whole book about trying happiness habits for a year, and the world was pretty interested in that. MORE
If you love to thrift or bargain shop, chances are you have found a furniture deal or two but the piece needs a little TLC. Spray painting furniture and accessories is a great way to give them new. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]. MORE
Hi Kristen, I’ve been a reader of your blog for a few years. I’m a homeschool mom of 4 from Washington state, and my oldest, 13, is getting ready to start high school next year. MORE
If you’ve found your way to this Zipcar Review, then you likely want to know all about this company, how it works, and if it can save you money on your car costs. Never fear, we’re going to. Read More >. The post Your Complete Zipcar Review appeared first on The Budget Diet. Budgeting MORE
My freezer is actually empty! Clean! Defrosted! And I’m just about ready to plug it back in. After working through nearly everything from my last freezer post, I put the few remaining items in my kitchen freezer. MORE
Sensory play is an important part of a child's development and can begin at a young age. Playing with different types of textures and objects can help your child build new ways of talking about the world! Edushape recently launched two new toys: Baby Sensory Balls and Textured Pop Blocks. MORE
If you like space and history, this is a movie that might be worth checking out - it combines actual footage and the awe-inspiring visuals of IMAX! This material comes from Motherhood Moment. Thanks for reading! education freetime movies MORE
I didn’t really do any cooking this week because last Saturday, I flew out to Lake Tahoe to go skiing with my parents and my siblings. MORE
What I Spent. I skipped my Hungry Harvest this week because I was starting to get a little backlog of veggies. I love that it’s so easy to skip deliveries when this happens! (If If you want to try Hungry Harvest, you can get $5 off if you sign up through my referral link. ). MORE
I’ve been working on eating down the contents of my chest freezer for months now, and I’m finally nearing the end! Here’s how things started, as a reminder. The lid of my chest freezer has accumulated some condensation inside the lid, where it’s frozen. MORE
This post contains affiliate links, which earn revenue for this site at no extra cost to you. I’ve got some miscellany for you all today! I gave up on that one pair of jeans. You know how I’ve mended them a bunch of times? MORE
Bad credit can feel like the end of the world. Whether you experienced identity fraud, have a spending habit, or just don’t have enough credit history to make big purchases, the idea of an easy get credit card. Read More >. MORE
I turned 40 in 2018, and on my birthday I remember thinking that this decade, my forties, would probably be a decade full of much more change than my thirties. (me me and my friend who came to see my for my 40th!). This is largely due to the stage of life we are in as parents. MORE
I wanted to link to this recipe recently, and I clicked on over to it only to discover that it was kind of a train wreck. Totally un-printable, with photos intermingled with directions and ingredients. It was 2009, what can I say? I didn’t know what I was doing! MORE
If you have some old t-shirts lying around that are really, really no good for wearing or donating, cut them up into rags. Just get a sharp pair of scissors, cut out the neck edging and the seams, and cut the remaining fabric into your desired rag size. MORE
We love this list of Buffalo Chicken Recipes, and I know you will too! There is just something about the combination of flavors that makes your taste buds happy. Whether you serve with ranch or bleu. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]. MORE
You may have seen the advertisements for companies that deliver fresh food to your door – along with recipes – to help you create a delectable meal. Did you know there are companies that use this same concept for smoothies? Read More >. MORE
This post contains affiliate links. In case you happen to be new here: every Friday I write a post detailing what I spent on groceries and also what we ate. I used to publish a menu plan, but I eventually decided it was better to chronicle what we actually ate, vs. what I aspired to have us eat. MORE
When I travel, I love to visit historical sites. I find them to be full of beauty and interesting architecture. No place is that more true than in Philadelphia. Everywhere you look there's something gorgeous to look at, and Elfreth's Alley was one of my favorites. MORE
Much of the country is under snow or having terrible extended winters. It's March and we have had two snowfalls and weather in the 40s in Portland and I'm sick of it ! I'm really just excited to head to Las Vegas, even if I have to work much of the 4 days I'll be there. MORE
This post contains affiliate/referral links. I know Christmas is a weird thing to think about in March. But if you start doing something now to prepare for the holidays, you could save yourself a lot of financial stress in December. And January. MORE
I’ve gotten lots of questions in the new year about my grocery budget, so I thought I’d answer them here in a post, rather than emailing/responding to everyone’s comments. Less work for me, and then everyone can benefit! How many people are you feeding? MORE
For years, I have wondered if it’s cheaper to: a) make my own trail mix with Aldi ingredients. b) buy the pre-mixed Aldi trail mix. If I didn’t have a blog, I’d probably just spend the rest of my life wondering. MORE
What I Spent. I spent $171 at the grocery store, plus $25 on my Hungry Harvest. So I’m at $196 , which is on the high side again. Partly this is because I keep having to buy all my proteins for the week since I don’t have a stash in my freezer! MORE
I recently had a chance to attend a show for CTC's world premiere of The Hobbit. My family and I really enjoyed it. Cast of "The Hobbit." Photo by Dan Norman The play manages to squeeze the important events of the book all into a two-hour show. MORE
It is considered to be very bad blogging etiquette to pop on and say, “sorry for not posting!”, ”, but here I am. I have a couple of posts in the works but none of them are quite ready to publish and I don’t have time to finish any of them this morning. MORE
I called Method about their soap dispensers. I like foaming soap because it seems to be a lot less wasteful than regular liquid soap. But the last two dispensers I got from Method became nearly unusable after just one refill. The top just stayed down when you pressed it.). MORE
I realized last night that we hadn’t had one of these in the last two weeks. I am here to rectify that today! I had a very frugal CVS trip. MORE
Ok, plus salt and vinegar too. But the post title was getting a bit long. If you’ve got some tarnished jewelry, you should really give this Apartment Therapy tutorial a try. MORE
Shereen Travels Cheap
MARCH 20, 2019
When I travel, I love to visit historical sites. I find them to be full of beauty and interesting architecture. No place is that more true than in Philadelphia. Everywhere you look there's something gorgeous to look at, and Elfreth's Alley was one of my favorites.
Shereen Travels Cheap
MARCH 15, 2019
Do you like free money? I mean, don't we all? Well, right now you can get a free $20 for doing almost nothing! Who's giving all this money away? Qapital !
Shereen Travels Cheap
MARCH 16, 2019
Much of the country is under snow or having terrible extended winters. It's March and we have had two snowfalls and weather in the 40s in Portland and I'm sick of it ! I'm really just excited to head to Las Vegas, even if I have to work much of the 4 days I'll be there.
The Frugal Girl
MARCH 21, 2019
This post contains affiliate links, which earn revenue for this site at no extra cost to you. I’ve got some miscellany for you all today! I gave up on that one pair of jeans. You know how I’ve mended them a bunch of times?
The Frugal Girl
MARCH 19, 2019
Ok, plus salt and vinegar too. But the post title was getting a bit long. If you’ve got some tarnished jewelry, you should really give this Apartment Therapy tutorial a try.
The Frugal Girl
MARCH 20, 2019
Hi Kristen, I’ve been a reader of your blog for a few years. I’m a homeschool mom of 4 from Washington state, and my oldest, 13, is getting ready to start high school next year.
The Frugal Girl
MARCH 18, 2019
I called Method about their soap dispensers. I like foaming soap because it seems to be a lot less wasteful than regular liquid soap. But the last two dispensers I got from Method became nearly unusable after just one refill. The top just stayed down when you pressed it.).
The Frugal Girl
FEBRUARY 25, 2019
This post contains affiliate links. At the beginning of 2018, we adopted a 7 year old cat from the local animal shelter. I’m not gonna lie; I was pretty apprehensive about this.
The Frugal Girl
MARCH 15, 2019
This post contains affiliate links. In case you happen to be new here: every Friday I write a post detailing what I spent on groceries and also what we ate. I used to publish a menu plan, but I eventually decided it was better to chronicle what we actually ate, vs. what I aspired to have us eat.
The Budget Diet
MARCH 20, 2019
If you’ve found your way to this Zipcar Review, then you likely want to know all about this company, how it works, and if it can save you money on your car costs. Never fear, we’re going to. Read More >. The post Your Complete Zipcar Review appeared first on The Budget Diet. Budgeting
The Frugal Girl
MARCH 6, 2019
As most of you know, this past year I had to submit out-of-network claims to our insurance on my own. And geez, it sure was a process! But I am delighted to tell you that yesterday, we finally got a pile of checks for the bills we’d submitted. Hallelujah!
The Frugal Girl
MARCH 5, 2019
This post contains affiliate/referral links. I know Christmas is a weird thing to think about in March. But if you start doing something now to prepare for the holidays, you could save yourself a lot of financial stress in December. And January.
The Frugal Girl
MARCH 7, 2019
I realized last night that we hadn’t had one of these in the last two weeks. I am here to rectify that today! I had a very frugal CVS trip.
Stockpiling Moms
MARCH 21, 2019
If you love to thrift or bargain shop, chances are you have found a furniture deal or two but the piece needs a little TLC. Spray painting furniture and accessories is a great way to give them new. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]].
The Frugal Girl
MARCH 8, 2019
Sonia is now 15 years old! What I Spent. Let’s see! I spent $109 at Aldi, $25 on my Hungry Harvest , and $32 elsewhere. That makes my total $166 for the week. March Spending. Week 1: $76. Week 2: $166. What We Ate. Saturday. This was Sonia’s birthday party night.
The Budget Diet
MARCH 16, 2019
You may have seen the advertisements for companies that deliver fresh food to your door – along with recipes – to help you create a delectable meal. Did you know there are companies that use this same concept for smoothies? Read More >.
The Budget Diet
MARCH 17, 2019
Bad credit can feel like the end of the world. Whether you experienced identity fraud, have a spending habit, or just don’t have enough credit history to make big purchases, the idea of an easy get credit card. Read More >.
The Frugal Girl
MARCH 14, 2019
I’m posting this because I shared some step-by-step photos of these chicken and veggie ramen bowls on my Instagram stories last week, and my messages got flooded with requests for the recipe!
Motherhood Moments
MARCH 20, 2019
Sleep is the one health factor that trumps all others. You can neglect your new Paleo diet or forget your daily meditation sit for a few years, and you can still at least act like a human with coworkers and family.
Motherhood Moments
MARCH 20, 2019
Sensory play is an important part of a child's development and can begin at a young age. Playing with different types of textures and objects can help your child build new ways of talking about the world! Edushape recently launched two new toys: Baby Sensory Balls and Textured Pop Blocks.
Motherhood Moments
MARCH 20, 2019
If you like space and history, this is a movie that might be worth checking out - it combines actual footage and the awe-inspiring visuals of IMAX! This material comes from Motherhood Moment. Thanks for reading! education freetime movies
The Frugal Girl
FEBRUARY 1, 2019
I didn’t really do any cooking this week because last Saturday, I flew out to Lake Tahoe to go skiing with my parents and my siblings.
The Frugal Girl
JANUARY 10, 2019
I turned 40 in 2018, and on my birthday I remember thinking that this decade, my forties, would probably be a decade full of much more change than my thirties. (me me and my friend who came to see my for my 40th!). This is largely due to the stage of life we are in as parents.
The Frugal Girl
JANUARY 17, 2019
My freezer is actually empty! Clean! Defrosted! And I’m just about ready to plug it back in. After working through nearly everything from my last freezer post, I put the few remaining items in my kitchen freezer.
The Frugal Girl
MARCH 4, 2019
February’s happiness challenge. A daily gratitude journal my February happiness challenge item, and while I didn’t manage to get it done every day, I did write in the journal pretty frequently. Did this make me feel happier? Well.
Motherhood Moments
MARCH 18, 2019
Every day men ask themselves questions about how to be better fathers, husbands, friends, and men, but it can be difficult to find satisfying answers.
Motherhood Moments
MARCH 18, 2019
I recently had a chance to attend a show for CTC's world premiere of The Hobbit. My family and I really enjoyed it. Cast of "The Hobbit." Photo by Dan Norman The play manages to squeeze the important events of the book all into a two-hour show.
Stockpiling Moms
MARCH 18, 2019
It’s already time for Spring Cleaning! This list of Dollar Tree Cleaning Supplies You Should Buy is going to be ideal for your Spring cleaning projects. Every year I love tackling those corners. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]].
The Frugal Girl
JANUARY 14, 2019
Because trying things is fun. And watching other people try things is fun too! I mean, Gretchen Rubin wrote a whole book about trying happiness habits for a year, and the world was pretty interested in that.
The Frugal Girl
JANUARY 28, 2019
I wanted to link to this recipe recently, and I clicked on over to it only to discover that it was kind of a train wreck. Totally un-printable, with photos intermingled with directions and ingredients. It was 2009, what can I say? I didn’t know what I was doing!
The Frugal Girl
JANUARY 11, 2019
What I Spent. I skipped my Hungry Harvest this week because I was starting to get a little backlog of veggies. I love that it’s so easy to skip deliveries when this happens! (If If you want to try Hungry Harvest, you can get $5 off if you sign up through my referral link. ).
The Frugal Girl
FEBRUARY 15, 2019
This post contains affiliate links. February, March, and April hold 5/6 birthdays in our family, starting with Mr. FG and Zoe in February. Let the celebrations begin! What I Spent. I spent $84 at the grocery store, plus $25 on my Hungry Harvest. And oddly enough, I did not go to Aldi this week.
The Frugal Girl
JANUARY 3, 2019
I’ve been working on eating down the contents of my chest freezer for months now, and I’m finally nearing the end! Here’s how things started, as a reminder. The lid of my chest freezer has accumulated some condensation inside the lid, where it’s frozen.
The Frugal Girl
JANUARY 23, 2019
I’ve gotten lots of questions in the new year about my grocery budget, so I thought I’d answer them here in a post, rather than emailing/responding to everyone’s comments. Less work for me, and then everyone can benefit! How many people are you feeding?
The Frugal Girl
MARCH 12, 2019
It is considered to be very bad blogging etiquette to pop on and say, “sorry for not posting!”, ”, but here I am. I have a couple of posts in the works but none of them are quite ready to publish and I don’t have time to finish any of them this morning.
Stockpiling Moms
MARCH 16, 2019
We love this list of Buffalo Chicken Recipes, and I know you will too! There is just something about the combination of flavors that makes your taste buds happy. Whether you serve with ranch or bleu. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]].
The Frugal Girl
DECEMBER 21, 2018
When I got up this morning and got out the devotional that Mr. FG and I read together, I looked and the date and realized, OOH! Today is the shortest day of the year! That in itself is not cause for rejoicing, exactly, because I hate dark days. But what it means is that longer days are coming.
The Frugal Girl
FEBRUARY 11, 2019
This post contains affiliate links. Ok, well, almost a year. Up until this past year, tea has been my hot drink of choice. Chai, with sugar and heavy cream.).
Stockpiling Moms
MARCH 15, 2019
There is so much to love about Aldi. You can find fresh produce, amazing meat and cheeses, even gift items for people on your list. And while Aldi is full of deals and steals, you should know that. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]].
The Frugal Girl
JANUARY 29, 2019
If you have some old t-shirts lying around that are really, really no good for wearing or donating, cut them up into rags. Just get a sharp pair of scissors, cut out the neck edging and the seams, and cut the remaining fabric into your desired rag size.
The Frugal Girl
JANUARY 25, 2019
What I Spent. I spent $171 at the grocery store, plus $25 on my Hungry Harvest. So I’m at $196 , which is on the high side again. Partly this is because I keep having to buy all my proteins for the week since I don’t have a stash in my freezer!
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