The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Few of us humans are motivated by shame, and that includes shame we heap on ourselves. If you do that, you might find that you have more little sparks of motivation than you think you do! I started it mainly as a passion project, and to help hold myself accountable about food waste. JEG I really did not!

Money 205

Money Debt Credit Cards Goals 205

The Frugal Girl

MARCH 6, 2024

The repeated defrosting cycles tend to cause freezer burn on foods pretty quickly, so I try not to keep things in my kitchen freezer for long at all. Related: A post about freezing food in glass jars. And here’s a post about freezing food odds and ends. Here’s my cinnamon bread recipe , in case you want to make some!)

Grocery Spending 191

Grocery Spending Groceries Grocery Sewing 191

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 30, 2014

We don’t want to make our families miserable with bland meals, boring snacks, and not enough food in the house. Part of my motivation was that I’m hosting this challenge. By keeping our kitchens organized, menu planning will be much easier, we’ll reduce our food waste, and we’ll be less likely to buy duplicates.

Budgeting 127

Budgeting Budget January Groceries 127

Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 28, 2013

The goal for this monthly accountability meeting is to give updates on our progress, motivate one another, and help all of us save for a cash Christmas. You''ll avoid all sorts of duplicate purchases and reduce food waste too. Today is the eighth meeting, but you can join us at any time. September Assignments: 1.

August 100

August Club Christmas Goals 100