What I Spent, What We Ate | It’s a new year!
I know I skipped a lot of Friday menu posts in the last six weeks. We did buy groceries and eat dinner, though. And I …
About Kristen
The non-digital planner that almost works with my brain
Elaine left a comment this morning wondering about what planner I use, so here’s a quick explanation. But first, we have to talk about synesthesia. …
Five Frugal Things for New Year’s Eve
Well, hi. I’m popping back from my unplanned one-week silence here on the blog. Whoops. I thought a five frugal things post would be a …
“Are you ready for Christmas?”
People keep asking me that question when I’m out and about. And I’m sorry to say that as of this moment, the answer is no. …
2019 Thankful List
Every year, I make a list of 50 things I’m thankful for, and I publish it on Thanksgiving Day. However, this year Thanksgiving week was …
Sometimes, I hate the internet. And I’m a part of what I hate.
This morning, someone told me how much she enjoyed our Christmas cookies. (Understandable. Who could not love cookies with eyes??) Then she mentioned something about …
The Christmas Cookie answers (and a winner!)
Last year, no one got them all right, so I had to sift through the guesses and find the closest one. But this year, Rhonda …
The 2019 Cookie Guessing Game!
Alrighty, readers. It’s time! Joshua wasn’t able to join us this year, so I just have five cookies for you, which should make things very …
The cookie guessing game is coming.
We decorated cookies earlier this week, but I’ve been pretty sick since then and haven’t manage to put together a post. And I was working …
A few thoughts on joy
December is a time of year that promises joy. Joy from family, joy from traditions, joy from peace, joy from gifts. And of course, joy …
What I Spent, What We Ate | Three left until 2020
There are only three more WIS, WWA posts left in 2019! What I Spent I didn’t do a WIS, WWA post last week, but I …
Are non-food Aldi Finds frugal or wasteful?
Aldi, my favorite discount grocery store, offers fantastic prices on food. But they also have an aisle dedicated to seasonal products, which are called Aldi …
Five Frugal Things | Even though it’s Cyber Monday!
I know it’s Cyber Monday today, but I felt like writing a frugal post instead of a deals post. 😉 1. Mr. FG and I …
All the “How do I start a blog?” questions!
The Frugal Girl is most definitely not a blog about blogging. But I get blogging-related questions pretty frequently from readers who want to start their …
One of you is getting a $100 Visa gift card!
Rakuten, the company formerly known as Ebates, emailed to ask if I’d like to host a $100 Visa gift card giveaway for one of you. …