I’d like to hear your comments on your balance between “You only live once” (so spend) and….needing to be responsible and save. I’m naturally frugal (I love that you use frugal and not cheap, which has such a negative connotation to it) but sometimes I do have to think “Laura, you only live once — […]
Q&A | Credit cards vs. cash + teaching kids how to drive
This post contains affiliate links. Do you use credit cards, pay them off each month and get the benefit of the % return? Or do you feel, as I suspect that it is better to use cash, keep track of what you spend and feel that is more cost effective because one is less likely […]
What reusable lunch bag should you buy?
This post contains affiliate links, which help to support this blog at no extra cost to you. Hi FG! I’m curious what you use for Mr. FG’s lunch. I’d like to find something that’s durable and reuseable, yet still looks nice. You seem to be able to find a nice blend of these things for […]
What I Spent, What We Ate | I am SO on budget
What I Spent I got my $25 Hungry Harvest box, and you guys, I forgot to take a photo. Which is weird, because I am normally so faithful at doing that. Please enjoy these squash friends instead: I spent $27.80 at Aldi, on chicken, oats, milks, syrup, naan, vanilla, and a jar of Tikka Masala […]
Q&A | Amazon selling+ a really great thermometer
Any feedback on selling on Amazon? I have books that I would like to move over from half.com. Early in the half.com years, I did amazing. The last 5 years have been really slow and now it is closed. I have inventory, including some vintage children’s Italian books, that I am ready to move. -Jill […]
Q&A | I don’t feel like cooking on the weekends. Help!
Kristen, I’ve read your blog for years now and have gained a lot from the frugal tips, inspiration, etc. I have done meal plans for years and it helps so much. I have a mental block on what to eat/fix on Friday and Saturday. We plan and can afford to eat out once a week, […]
