These were definitely used up and worn out.
Years ago, Lisey originally got a pair of Schwinn rollerblades from Goodwill. She’s long outgrown them, but during my summer decluttering, I found ’em and …
Canape Bread (For Pampered Chef/Valtrompia bread tubes)
Remember back in the ’90s, when these tubes were a hot seller for Pampered Chef? These days, you can almost always spot one (or 3) …
It’s menu time! (with a bonus grocery report)
It’s Friday! Which means it’s time for a grocery report and a menu. Zee Grocery Report I didn’t need to buy a ton of food …
Miscellaneous goodness, frugal and otherwise
I can’t resist bruised apples. I stopped by the produce stand the other day, and found two almost-full half-bushels of bruised apples. So of course …
What’s simplicity? A state of not being driven nuts, I think.
You guys have shared so many great simplicity topic ideas in the comments on Monday’s post…thank you! Reading your comments has made me ponder the …
Eraser Soap
Last year for our botany course, we were supposed to grow some herbs and then use them to make scented glycerin soap. I was all …
Talk to me about simplicity. Where do you most want help?
When you all took my survey a few weeks ago, many, many, many of you said you could really use some more blog posts about …
Ta-dah! The menu post, it is back.
Welcome to the first installment of the new weekly menu posts! Menu board made from ugly Goodwill framed print To keep it super real around …
Five Frugal Things (sandals, bruised apples, and more!)
Let’s get right to it! Here’s my five, and you can add yours in the comments. 1. $4 Spring Sandals Lisey needed athletic shoes, and …
On frugality and teenagers
In last week’s survey, quite a few of you said you wondered how it’s possible to stay frugal when you’ve got teens in the house. …
Ch-ch-ch-changes! (as a result of the reader survey)
In yesterday’s post, I shared some of what I learned from reading your survey responses. It’s been such an enlightening experience, and I’m excited to …
The Frugal Girl Survey Results
First off, a big, huge thank you to those of you who took the time to fill out the survey! I really, really appreciate the …
I think I am just DONE trying to make natural laundry soap work for me.
Back in 2008 when I started blogging, I decided I was going to be super frugal and make my own laundry detergent. I was so …
Oh, Vonage. We are never, ever getting back together.
Ever since we left you for Ooma, you’ve gotten so clingy. The letters full of low-prices-for-a-year promises, the twice-daily phone calls…it’s a bit out of …
On vulnerability, perfection, and helping the person behind you
This week, someone (gently) suggested that before I give advice on topic X, I should improve my skills in that area, and gave a few …