The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

I also had a blog several years ago (a little more on that below), but these days I write periodic essays at A Word on Substack as well as short, inspiring (I hope) messages most mornings at Good Notes. It was during that time that I came across Kristen’s blog and I loved her voice and practical tips. Fun fact: J.D.

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The Frugal Girl

MARCH 4, 2024

A few years back, I hit my all-time high by borrowing 126 books over the course of one year. I enjoy blogging and biking, and I usually cycle between 15 and 20 miles a day indoors when I’m not getting out to hit a bike trail. I learned to save money by watching my parents. (I Yup, I’m a voracious reader. Go figure.

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The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

The Frugal Girl is one of the few blogs whose URL I have memorized, so I’ve never missed an entry! 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.

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Saving Everyday

DECEMBER 27, 2019

Not bashing dinner-and-a-movie (because that is super fun too), but spending all day riding attractions, watching parades and fireworks, and eating Disney goodies is about as good as dating can get! Grab a blanket and watch a movie under the stars together. Read all about her time there over at her blog Britty Loves Disney.

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Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 10, 2014

She blogs about at Careful Cents where she helps creative freelancers and solopreneurs make a living from their craft. After nearly a decade of working my way up the career ladder, I quit my small business accounting job to start my blog, Careful Cents. It was like 40 feet away from me and I watched the entire thing.

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Saving Everyday

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

One of our FAVORITE ways to save on food is by ordering kids’ meals! Being the broke 20-somethings we are, we tried to spend the least amount of money on food as possible, while still being satisfied. Now, many of you know by now that I am a girl that loves food and eating. I suggest grabbing a booth by the windows.

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Saving Everyday

OCTOBER 27, 2023

You won’t find things like “start a YouTube channel or blog” in this post. We don’t have time for that. My niece goes to Goodwill and buys what I can only describe as bags of junk, and she makes a full-time income selling it on eBay. I actually do this a few times a year. Make it yourself.

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