The Frugal Girl

DECEMBER 11, 2023

In my free time I enjoy canning and preserving food (well, I enjoy the results of it, ha!), baking, library storytimes, and being involved in our church’s Bible study, meals for the sick, and other various ministries. Your homemade bagels look lovely; what recipe do you use? canned peaches = summer in a jar 2.

Money 197

Money Kids and Family Frugal Parenting 197

For the Mommas

JANUARY 10, 2011

Make more time for myself. I work full time, blog full time, have a husband to pay attention to, dinners to cook, and a house to clean. Not to mention family I like to spend time with! They can take us anywhere and don’t even have to cost a penny (think library)! The beauty of books? I dare you.

Back To Basics 69

Back To Basics Goals 2011 Library 69

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). Eventually, when I was married and working at a library I ordered my own copy of the Complete Tightwad Gazette–and I still have it!

Rent 184

Rent Son Frugal Home and Garden 184

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

I found Kristen while searching for a recipe for something, and just fell in love with her writing style & pictures. Mise en place for a recipe Even in college, when I was living in a dorm, and had a dining hall meal plan that meant I could get whatever I wanted whenever I wanted it, I still cooked and baked.

Kids and Family 194

Kids and Family Parenting Cars Car 194