The Frugal Girl

DECEMBER 18, 2023

I’m a 53-year-old mother of 2 (grown) and grandmother of 4. My son and his family live in Montana. Searching for information on food waste led me here. Tell us a bit about yourself. I’ve been divorced (unmarried) for 15 years. Wow, time flies. My ex-husband and I have an amicable relationship.

Texas 130

Texas Oregon Recycle Recycled 130

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 27, 2011

Angel Food Cake Pumpkin Roll at Big Bear's Wife. Ravioli with Creamy Pumpkin Sauce at Alli and Son. My grandmother is a hard core 'cook it yourself' person and swears that she can tell the difference between a pumpkin pie made with canned pumpkin versus one made with cooked pumpkin. We have waited all year for pumpkin season.

Recipes 219

Recipes Grandmother Cooking Ice Cream 219

The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 22, 2024

I’m fifty years old, married almost 25 years, with four sons of various ages ranging from all grown up to still-working-on-it. ? an illustration I did for one of my son’s books. This is a butcher board table my husband and sons made when we were living in a rental with very little useful counter space.

Rent 183

Rent Son Frugal Home and Garden 183

Nicoles Nickels

NOVEMBER 22, 2012

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. My sister-in-law requires rice and now my son-in-law requires macaroni and cheese. Over the river, and through the wood, . to Grandfather’s house we go; .

Thanksgiving 65

Thanksgiving Grandfather Jimmy Dean Sister 65

For the Mommas

OCTOBER 4, 2014

Though her sons have sold the house and sent her to a facility for the aged, she is determined to die in the place she lived her life, and somehow manages to find her way “home” day after day. Eleven-year-old Roz (Rosalind) Anthony and her family have just moved to Mills River, Illinois, to escape an abusive situation.

Club 55

Club Wedding Illinois Grandmother 55

Frugal Luxuries

SEPTEMBER 12, 2012

somewhat mysterious food - alchemy called " fermentation " I invested twelve dollars for the now classic cookbook , Nourishing Traditions. being the son of a Swedish/American mother and a long ~ time foodie himself.is food preparation during his boyhood. and being intrigued by.a Why you ask? and unusua l.

Kitchen 40

Kitchen Food and Drink Mother's Father 40