The Frugal Girl

MARCH 4, 2024

My biggest financial regret is the amount of money we spent on restaurant meals from the time we were married and both working full time to when we had kids. He says we were busy building the house and our careers and it was money well spent because it freed up our time. Alan doesn’t share that regret.

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Green And Frugal Kids and Family Hotel Frugal 176

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. I make bone broth now!

Rent 178

Rent Son Frugal Home and Garden 178

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 10, 2012

After all it was not the people who caused the problem so why should they suffer while the banks get off scot-free? Several weeks ago, I made the decision that it was about time to start looking for a new full time job. posted at Free Money Wisdom , saying, “Reverse mortgages are tricky things.

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Money May 2012 Debt 113

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. We lived for 2.5

Kids and Family 188

Kids and Family Parenting Cars Car 188