The Frugal Girl

MARCH 4, 2024

My dad was a blue-collar worker – a machine operator on the railroad who sometimes got laid off for periods of time in the winter. My mom cut coupons and sewed her own clothes and mine, as well. He says we were busy building the house and our careers and it was money well spent because it freed up our time.

Green And Frugal 181

Green And Frugal Kids and Family Hotel Frugal 181

The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 22, 2024

For 20 or so years I’ve been homeschooling my kids, and am now down to about 1 1/2 (one full-time homeschooler, and one doing College Credit Plus with some support). I also will pay more for some specialty food items, as I have several food allergies to deal with, and we eat a no-sugar diet. Cloth diapering.

Rent 183

Rent Son Frugal Home and Garden 183

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

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. For me, being in the kitchen and making food for people is an act of love.

Kids and Family 192

Kids and Family Parenting Cars Car 192