The Frugal Girl

Thankful Thursday

May 28, 2020 By Kristen 65 Comments
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Looking for the good is especially important at a time when the discouraging things can start to drown out the encouraging things. So, during these unusual times, I’ve been doing a weekly post where we share some bright and sunny things in our lives. This week, I am thankful: that even when I can’t control […]

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Five Frugal Things | I got my first Venti

May 26, 2020 By Kristen 73 Comments
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Happy Tuesday! It’s time for some frugal things. Five, to be exact.;) 1. I got a free Starbucks drink My birthday was in April, but Starbucks extended the redemption period. Yay! I’d never gotten a birthday drink before and I didn’t realize you could get any size. Luckily, Sonia clued me in and naturally, I got […]

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Q&A | share an embarrassing frugal habit!

May 25, 2020 By Kristen 138 Comments
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I’m saving the “embarrassing frugal habit” question for the end, so keep scrolling to get to that one. First, a few other questions. How has your attitude to frugality changed with time, as your children are older (and yes, the rest of us are too!) Has this changed attitude led to changes in spending, are […]

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Things I’ve learned during quarantine

May 21, 2020 By Kristen 97 Comments
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Frozen milk takes approximately 3 years to thaw. Ok, so not actually, but it feels like it. HOW DOES IT STAY ICY FOR SO LONG??? I’ve been buying extra gallons and throwing them into my chest freezer (to help cut down on milk runs) and my soul, I cannot believe how long a gallon of […]

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Worried about rising grocery prices? This can help.

May 20, 2020 By Kristen 66 Comments
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Grocery prices are going up right now, and given the current situation, I will not be surprised if they continue to rise for a while. This is a little bit unnerving for those of us who are budget-minded (which is probably most of the people reading this blog!) When I feel nervous about something that’s […]

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