Would I go back?
I was having an email conversation with a reader, and in it, she asked this (which I am sharing with her permission): I was wondering …
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“This isn’t how I’d write my story”
I got an email from a reader who has dealt with some difficult situations with one of her children, and also having to move away …
CIT bank, nursing watches, and cilantro sauce
Hi. I’ve been reading your blog for a while and remember at one point seeing a blog post about your banking situation. I would appreciate …
“I’m not willing to spend money on that”
In my Frugal Girl Facebook group, reader Reese shared this article and said: Has loud budgeting been talked about? I’m usually pretty polite about saying, …
Q&A | What about labor and delivery??
First, there’s a question that keeps coming up in the comments, so I’ll answer it here! Some of you were surprised that I took a …
On weathering this economic uncertainty
A reader wrote to me the other day to ask if I would talk about weathering these uncertain economic times (tariffs, a tumultuous stock market, …
Nursing School Advice From an Almost-Graduate
Hello, everyone! Today we have a question that is rather specific about nursing school; it comes from a reader who wanted help assisting her coaching …
Q&A | Do I ever eat rice instead of potatoes?
I’m just wondering… do you EVER eat rice, instead of potatoes? -Cindy I do cook rice sometimes, like when I make bourbon chicken or some …
What do you do when you’re tired of cooking?
The other day Jana left this comment in response to another reader: “Tired of cooking at this point” really resonates with me. Why doesn’t Kristen …
Q&A | How do you organize digital photos?
We are just gonna do one question today because last night when I was trying to do work on my computer, my power kept flickering …
Ask the Readers | Second Careers
Hi Kristen! Have you ever done a general Q&A post about second careers? Your stories about nursing school have me wondering what other careers people …
Salad Spinner, Mint vs. Ting, and a symphony question!
Should I get a salad spinner the next time I see one at the thrift store? I’m thinking from how often Kristen mentions using hers, …
Do you have money dysmorphia?
Reader Reese posted this Yahoo article in the Frugal Girl Facebook group yesterday, and I thought it would be fun to discuss here. (Thanks, Reese!) …
Q&A | Are those instant potatoes?
When you say you made mashed potatoes is that cooking them and whipping them with butter and milk or cream? I ask because a friend …
Ask the Readers | What do you DO in retirement?
Reader Michelle sent me this question asking for your help: My idea/request for a post is your readers’ ideas for starting retirement. Hint/tips/discussions.. do this …