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.

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Rent Son Frugal Home and Garden 178

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. My almost 12 year old son needs a phone, as I broke his. I’ve realized that I need to have better control (parental control) over what he’s doing on the phone.

Phones 172

Phones Cat Health Frugal 172

Saving With Shellie

MARCH 26, 2015

Happy at home with the loves of his life, his wife, Laurie, and teenage son, Jacob. And an even greater shock: The accused is Andy’s own son—shy, awkward, mysterious Jacob. Any parent would. It is the ultimate test for any parent: How far would you go to protect your child? Andy believes in Jacob’s innocence.

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Libbys Boys Kids and Family Grandfather 40