I get commissions for purchases made through links in this post. What I Spent. I knew this week was going to be spendy. I dropped $111 at Aldi, $60 at Costco, and $39 at another grocery store. Plus I got a $25 Hungry Harvest box. So, I’m starting June off at $235! What We Ate. Monday. MORE
Unusual on several fronts, actually. What I Spent. I started out the week with a $73 trip to Aldi last Friday. On Saturday, I got my Hungry Harvest ( $25 ). And then I spent $106 on several other midweek trips. So, I spent $236.98 this week. Good heavens. MORE
Disclosure: I received a complimentary package of clothing to review, but this post is not sponsored. After one of my Stitch Fix posts, I got an email from Nadine West, a company that offers a service similar to Stitch Fix, but with a more budget-friendly price range. MORE
If you follow my Hungry Harvest Instagram account , you know that I often have a plate of veggies + some kind of protein for breakfast or lunch. chased with dark chocolate, full disclosure). I’ve found this to be a really great (and pretty quick!) MORE
When I wrote about screen time and my kids, a reader asked for my thoughts about screen time for adults, and what I specifically do to control my own screen time. Just like with my kids, what I’m largely concerned about for myself is the type of screen time I’m having. MORE
The unhappy thing. Let’s get this out of the way first! After all this car mess with Joshua (his wreck, then his next car getting hit by a bus), I’m having a bit of a hard time relaxing about my kids driving. MORE
You know how when you finish a painting project, you often have a little bit of paint leftover? You want to keep it around for touch-ups, but you don’t want to store a big bucket for that small amount of paint. MORE
Earth Day is today, and Hungry Harvest asked if they could sponsor me to write an Earth Day post (and run a giveaway for you guys!). Of course, I said yes. Giveaway details are at the end of the post. I have mixed feelings about Earth Day. MORE
This post contains affiliate links. What I Spent. Let’s see. I spent $47 at Aldi last Friday. I got my Hungry Harvest on Saturday ( $25). On Tuesday, I made a $44 stop at Aldi. And yesterday I spent $32 at a non-Aldi grocery store, buying mostly loss-leader sale items. MORE
Every year, I publish a list of the things I want to do before summer “kicks the bucket” My list is a mix of practical and fun things because I want my summer to be a mix of those two. Register Lisey and Sonia for fall classes. MORE
What I Spent. I didn’t do tons of grocery shopping this week. Which probably means next week will be nutso. I made a $32 trip on Monday, and then a $17 trip on Wednesday. And yesterday I made a $13 stop for some dinner ingredients plus a cantaloupe and some sausage that was on sale. MORE
I get commissions for purchases made through links in this post. It’s been an odd week both because it began with me being gone for the weekend and because it’s dance recital week for Sonia and Zoe (which means two rehearsals and a recital). MORE
My overnight was fantastic. I went to a local hotel overnight by myself on Friday, and it was fantastic. I took a walk in a local free park at sunset. I ate outside at a little Mediterranean restaurant. I went to bed early. Because I am a party animal! I ate breakfast all by myself. MORE
Hey everyone! It was good to unplug for a few days, but I’m glad to be back. How about a Five Frugal Things post to kick things off? I checked around for a deodorant sale price. Lisey was out, so I searched to see if the kind she uses was on sale anywhere. MORE
A reader recently wrote in asking for tips about shopping frugally for a used car for her teen driver. MORE
A reader emailed this question to me recently: Your kids are very handy and do amazing things, like knitting, sewing etc, which leads me to believe they don’t spend a lot of time watching tv. . Is that true? How much time are they allowed tv, if any? MORE
This is a much ballyhooed phrase in the personal finance world, largely because people use it to justify all sorts of irresponsible financial behavior. Maxing out your credit card for a trip to Europe? Eh, it’s just money. Buying a house whose mortgage takes 70% of your income? MORE
Delayed a bit, since I turned 40 at the end of April. But then again, I was a little busy on the weekend of my birthday. Just FYI: this post is going to have nothing to do with frugality and a whole lot more to do with navel-gazing. Because this is my blog and I will navel-gaze if I want to!). MORE
It’ll probably be a happy/grateful mash-up this time around. Insurance is giving us a fair price for Joshua’s car. Just so you know, I got Joshua’s permission to tell you it was his wreck. I didn’t want to share that without making sure it was ok with him. MORE
Eagle-eyed readers have been noticing that my kitchen counters and backsplash have changed in the last 6 months or so, and more than one has written me to ask about our thought process behind the upgrades. So, I’m here to talk about that! MORE
Last week we were at an ice cream shop that encourages customers to write/draw on post-it notes and then stick them up on the walls. This one caught my eye, and not just because of the misspelling. MORE
I love my chest freezer dearly, I really do. But since I’ve owned it for quite a few years now, it’s gotten to be a little lacking in the organizational department, and there are plenty of odds and ends that should be used up in order to avoid food waste. MORE
If you have a big fat home-improvement budget, then making your home beautiful is no great challenge. But since most of us have a lot of other things vying for our money, I thought I’d make a list of ways to make your home feel more lovely for a grand total of $0. Clean it up. MORE
I get commissions for purchases made through links in this post. ThredUp did not sponsor this post or ask me to order/review a Goody Box. And I have a review and photos for you. MORE
What I Spent. I got a $25 Hungry Harvest and then I spent $139 at the grocery stores. So, I’m at $164 this week, which isn’t too bad. Especially compared to last week. June Spending. Week 1: $235. Week 2: $164. What We Ate. Monday. MORE
(Go straight to the recipe if you like!). I’ve made baked oatmeal on and off in the past, but I’ve always felt a little iffy about how much sugar most baked oatmeals contain. MORE
I get commissions for purchases made through links in this post. 1) You’re shopping at the wrong store. While you can find bargains at most any store, where you shop does have a huge affect on your grocery bill. MORE
On Friday, which was my birthday, Mr. FG headed out to a doctor appointment and then to work. Or so I thought. He showed up back at home about an hour later and when I went upstairs to see why he was back so soon, I saw one of my best friends sitting on my couch! MORE
More on that don’t-want-to-cook-dinner thing in item #5. I used up two extra egg yolks. A dinner recipe called for two egg whites, which meant I had two yolks sitting in my fridge. So, I added them into my scrambled eggs, which were part of my lunch plate the other day: 2. MORE
These popped up on my menu recently, and more than one of you asked for the recipe. I have very few photos (apologies), but I wanted to get the recipe up here for you without waiting until the next time I make it. I can always add more photos later. MORE
I got a boost on my Ebates check. I had an $85 balance over at Ebates and they sent me an email offering a boost of 10-20% if I redeemed for a gift card instead of a check. MORE
I get commissions for purchases made through links in this post. My new mini whisk. I got a mini whisk at Christmas, and man, I love this thing. I bought this mini set of whisks years ago, and they’d really seen better days. MORE
I know you already KNOW you should do this. So I’m not imparting information so much as I’m reminding you. And myself, let’s be honest. MORE
Readers frequently ask me about how I handle outgrown toys. What do I keep? What do I get rid of? Is there any point in keeping outgrown toys around? What about when grandchildren come along? Is it more frugal to keep toys rather than getting rid of them? MORE
Hat tip to my friend Katy for the post idea. Actually, let’s start with the not-making-me-happy thing. We are, once again, car shopping for Joshua. I can’t get into all the details of it here, but there was odometer fraud and we couldn’t legally keep the car. MORE
I get commissions for purchases made through links in this post. I took my laptop in for a free $475 repair. My Apple laptop (which I bought refurbished some years back) started having a screen issue in the last year. MORE
Whenever I mention freezing something to avoid food waste, readers ask me what they can safely freeze and what process they need to go through to freeze various foods. MORE
In her book about organizing, Marie Kondo relates how even as a small child, she was anxious to keep her family’s home tidy. Clearly, organizing and tidying is in her bones! MORE
Time for some randomness! Zaycon chicken is $0.99/lb right now! I still don’t have my first order (delivery got bumped from June to July), but if you want to get some of their chicken breasts, click here (affiliate link) and then use code FALLFRESH at checkout to get the $0.99/pound price. MORE
I reused a cereal box as a shipping container. Zoe sold another Calico Critter item on eBay, and we didn’t have a box the right size. I had a cereal box in the cabinet, though, so I gently took it apart, turned it inside out, taped it back up, and we were in business! MORE
I’m working on cleaning out my chest freezer this summer, one basket/compartment at a time so that I don’t get overwhelmed and give up on it entirely. Last week’s basket. Here’s how things went with my basket challenge from last week. MORE
I get commissions for purchases made through links in this post. If you read my post about the importance of an emergency fund , you might have felt inspired to start one. MORE
I know it’s the digital age and all, but somehow, I do still seem to end up with an impressive amount of un-needed paper. yesterday’s to-do list on scrap paper left from printing an eBay shipping label. MORE
The Frugal Girl
JUNE 19, 2018
The unhappy thing. Let’s get this out of the way first! After all this car mess with Joshua (his wreck, then his next car getting hit by a bus), I’m having a bit of a hard time relaxing about my kids driving.
The Frugal Girl
JUNE 20, 2018
A reader recently wrote in asking for tips about shopping frugally for a used car for her teen driver.
The Frugal Girl
JUNE 18, 2018
I’m working on cleaning out my chest freezer this summer, one basket/compartment at a time so that I don’t get overwhelmed and give up on it entirely. Last week’s basket. Here’s how things went with my basket challenge from last week.
The Frugal Girl
JUNE 13, 2018
Every year, I publish a list of the things I want to do before summer “kicks the bucket” My list is a mix of practical and fun things because I want my summer to be a mix of those two. Register Lisey and Sonia for fall classes.
The Frugal Girl
JUNE 11, 2018
I love my chest freezer dearly, I really do. But since I’ve owned it for quite a few years now, it’s gotten to be a little lacking in the organizational department, and there are plenty of odds and ends that should be used up in order to avoid food waste.
The Frugal Girl
JUNE 12, 2018
Whenever I mention freezing something to avoid food waste, readers ask me what they can safely freeze and what process they need to go through to freeze various foods.
The Frugal Girl
MAY 23, 2018
In her book about organizing, Marie Kondo relates how even as a small child, she was anxious to keep her family’s home tidy. Clearly, organizing and tidying is in her bones!
The Frugal Girl
JUNE 5, 2018
If you follow my Hungry Harvest Instagram account , you know that I often have a plate of veggies + some kind of protein for breakfast or lunch. chased with dark chocolate, full disclosure). I’ve found this to be a really great (and pretty quick!)
The Frugal Girl
JUNE 6, 2018
Hat tip to my friend Katy for the post idea. Actually, let’s start with the not-making-me-happy thing. We are, once again, car shopping for Joshua. I can’t get into all the details of it here, but there was odometer fraud and we couldn’t legally keep the car.
The Frugal Girl
MAY 1, 2018
On Friday, which was my birthday, Mr. FG headed out to a doctor appointment and then to work. Or so I thought. He showed up back at home about an hour later and when I went upstairs to see why he was back so soon, I saw one of my best friends sitting on my couch!
The Frugal Girl
MAY 29, 2018
Hey everyone! It was good to unplug for a few days, but I’m glad to be back. How about a Five Frugal Things post to kick things off? I checked around for a deodorant sale price. Lisey was out, so I searched to see if the kind she uses was on sale anywhere.
The Frugal Girl
MAY 16, 2018
I get commissions for purchases made through links in this post. 1) You’re shopping at the wrong store. While you can find bargains at most any store, where you shop does have a huge affect on your grocery bill.
The Frugal Girl
MAY 30, 2018
I get commissions for purchases made through links in this post. My new mini whisk. I got a mini whisk at Christmas, and man, I love this thing. I bought this mini set of whisks years ago, and they’d really seen better days.
The Frugal Girl
JUNE 8, 2018
I get commissions for purchases made through links in this post. What I Spent. I knew this week was going to be spendy. I dropped $111 at Aldi, $60 at Costco, and $39 at another grocery store. Plus I got a $25 Hungry Harvest box. So, I’m starting June off at $235! What We Ate. Monday.
The Frugal Girl
MAY 17, 2018
More on that don’t-want-to-cook-dinner thing in item #5. I used up two extra egg yolks. A dinner recipe called for two egg whites, which meant I had two yolks sitting in my fridge. So, I added them into my scrambled eggs, which were part of my lunch plate the other day: 2.
The Frugal Girl
MAY 10, 2018
Delayed a bit, since I turned 40 at the end of April. But then again, I was a little busy on the weekend of my birthday. Just FYI: this post is going to have nothing to do with frugality and a whole lot more to do with navel-gazing. Because this is my blog and I will navel-gaze if I want to!).
The Frugal Girl
MAY 21, 2018
I get commissions for purchases made through links in this post. If you read my post about the importance of an emergency fund , you might have felt inspired to start one.
The Frugal Girl
JUNE 1, 2018
What I Spent. I didn’t do tons of grocery shopping this week. Which probably means next week will be nutso. I made a $32 trip on Monday, and then a $17 trip on Wednesday. And yesterday I made a $13 stop for some dinner ingredients plus a cantaloupe and some sausage that was on sale.
The Frugal Girl
MAY 2, 2018
I get commissions for purchases made through links in this post. ThredUp did not sponsor this post or ask me to order/review a Goody Box. And I have a review and photos for you.
The Frugal Girl
MARCH 22, 2018
If you have a big fat home-improvement budget, then making your home beautiful is no great challenge. But since most of us have a lot of other things vying for our money, I thought I’d make a list of ways to make your home feel more lovely for a grand total of $0. Clean it up.
The Frugal Girl
MAY 14, 2018
My overnight was fantastic. I went to a local hotel overnight by myself on Friday, and it was fantastic. I took a walk in a local free park at sunset. I ate outside at a little Mediterranean restaurant. I went to bed early. Because I am a party animal! I ate breakfast all by myself.
The Frugal Girl
MAY 8, 2018
These popped up on my menu recently, and more than one of you asked for the recipe. I have very few photos (apologies), but I wanted to get the recipe up here for you without waiting until the next time I make it. I can always add more photos later.
The Frugal Girl
JUNE 15, 2018
What I Spent. I got a $25 Hungry Harvest and then I spent $139 at the grocery stores. So, I’m at $164 this week, which isn’t too bad. Especially compared to last week. June Spending. Week 1: $235. Week 2: $164. What We Ate. Monday.
The Frugal Girl
MAY 31, 2018
Last week we were at an ice cream shop that encourages customers to write/draw on post-it notes and then stick them up on the walls. This one caught my eye, and not just because of the misspelling.
The Frugal Girl
MAY 22, 2018
I know you already KNOW you should do this. So I’m not imparting information so much as I’m reminding you. And myself, let’s be honest.
The Frugal Girl
APRIL 25, 2018
It’ll probably be a happy/grateful mash-up this time around. Insurance is giving us a fair price for Joshua’s car. Just so you know, I got Joshua’s permission to tell you it was his wreck. I didn’t want to share that without making sure it was ok with him.
The Frugal Girl
APRIL 5, 2018
Eagle-eyed readers have been noticing that my kitchen counters and backsplash have changed in the last 6 months or so, and more than one has written me to ask about our thought process behind the upgrades. So, I’m here to talk about that!
The Frugal Girl
MAY 9, 2018
I got a boost on my Ebates check. I had an $85 balance over at Ebates and they sent me an email offering a boost of 10-20% if I redeemed for a gift card instead of a check.
The Frugal Girl
APRIL 11, 2018
Disclosure: I received a complimentary package of clothing to review, but this post is not sponsored. After one of my Stitch Fix posts, I got an email from Nadine West, a company that offers a service similar to Stitch Fix, but with a more budget-friendly price range.
The Frugal Girl
APRIL 3, 2018
I know it’s the digital age and all, but somehow, I do still seem to end up with an impressive amount of un-needed paper. yesterday’s to-do list on scrap paper left from printing an eBay shipping label.
The Frugal Girl
APRIL 22, 2018
Earth Day is today, and Hungry Harvest asked if they could sponsor me to write an Earth Day post (and run a giveaway for you guys!). Of course, I said yes. Giveaway details are at the end of the post. I have mixed feelings about Earth Day.
The Frugal Girl
MARCH 27, 2018
A reader emailed this question to me recently: Your kids are very handy and do amazing things, like knitting, sewing etc, which leads me to believe they don’t spend a lot of time watching tv. . Is that true? How much time are they allowed tv, if any?
The Frugal Girl
APRIL 9, 2018
I reused a cereal box as a shipping container. Zoe sold another Calico Critter item on eBay, and we didn’t have a box the right size. I had a cereal box in the cabinet, though, so I gently took it apart, turned it inside out, taped it back up, and we were in business!
The Frugal Girl
APRIL 4, 2018
(Go straight to the recipe if you like!). I’ve made baked oatmeal on and off in the past, but I’ve always felt a little iffy about how much sugar most baked oatmeals contain.
The Frugal Girl
APRIL 20, 2018
Unusual on several fronts, actually. What I Spent. I started out the week with a $73 trip to Aldi last Friday. On Saturday, I got my Hungry Harvest ( $25 ). And then I spent $106 on several other midweek trips. So, I spent $236.98 this week. Good heavens.
The Frugal Girl
MARCH 28, 2018
Readers frequently ask me about how I handle outgrown toys. What do I keep? What do I get rid of? Is there any point in keeping outgrown toys around? What about when grandchildren come along? Is it more frugal to keep toys rather than getting rid of them?
The Frugal Girl
APRIL 13, 2018
This post contains affiliate links. What I Spent. Let’s see. I spent $47 at Aldi last Friday. I got my Hungry Harvest on Saturday ( $25). On Tuesday, I made a $44 stop at Aldi. And yesterday I spent $32 at a non-Aldi grocery store, buying mostly loss-leader sale items.
The Frugal Girl
APRIL 10, 2018
You know how when you finish a painting project, you often have a little bit of paint leftover? You want to keep it around for touch-ups, but you don’t want to store a big bucket for that small amount of paint.
The Frugal Girl
APRIL 12, 2018
When I wrote about screen time and my kids, a reader asked for my thoughts about screen time for adults, and what I specifically do to control my own screen time. Just like with my kids, what I’m largely concerned about for myself is the type of screen time I’m having.
The Frugal Girl
MAY 4, 2018
I get commissions for purchases made through links in this post. It’s been an odd week both because it began with me being gone for the weekend and because it’s dance recital week for Sonia and Zoe (which means two rehearsals and a recital).
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