The Frugal Girl

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

A reader wrote me an email telling me about some family troubles, including the story of her son leaving an abusive marriage, with his little daughter in tow. Thanks for your time; take care! First: I am most definitely not a licensed psychologist/therapist/anything of the sort.

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Phones Cat Health Frugal 182

Nicoles Nickels

NOVEMBER 22, 2012

to Grandfather’s house we go; . I’m pretty sure I always sang it as Grandmother’s house, which is weird since we actually went to my Grandfather’s house for holidays. The day starts/started with my mother or me or now my daughter getting up and stuffing the bird and getting it into the oven.

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Thanksgiving Grandfather Jimmy Dean Sister 65

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 18, 2011

I knew she had a few dollars from her recent 2 lost teeth and a visit from her grandfather. When we got home, my daughter went to get her wallet. Thanks for reading. 5 yo : "No, it's at home. Can't we use your money?" Imagine a whiny, tearful 5 year old) Mommy : "Not for lip gloss honey. Do you understand?", 5 yo : "OK!"

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Money Equal Grandfather Daughter 138

Motherhood Moments

JUNE 25, 2023

Seals’ grandfather was a Kentucky sharecropper and coal miner and his grandma worked on the farm. Thank God for those men and women out there who aren’t afraid of getting their hands dirty,” Brady Seals proudly stated. Most recently, Brady has paired up with Lua Crofts (daughter of Darrell "Dash" Crofts) to form Seals & Crofts 2.

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Music CD 2002 Grandfather 100

The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 22, 2024

My mother grew up on a farm, and from her accounts my grandmother and grandfather (who also was a foreman at the local glass factory, along with being an independent farmer) were frugal, and sometimes times were tight. Thank you, Kristen, for all you do with your blog! Not at all. If we want it, let’s buy it.

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Rent Son Frugal Home and Garden 189