About

Hi! I’m so glad you stopped by my blog! I’m Kristen, though I’m better known on the interwebs as The Frugal Girl.

I’m:

I live frugally and cheerfully on the east coast of the United States and I’m currently in nursing school to get my R.N.

Also of note: in early 2022, I left my marriage of 25 years, and in early 2024, my divorce was finalized. You can read more about me leaving my marriage here.

And while I have cried a lot in the last few years, I’m trying to keep a soft heart.

Why Do I Write About Saving Money?

I’ve been a fan of saving money ever since I was little, and I blog to inspire other people to live on less with a perky attitude.

I’m passionate about green living, food waste, mindful spending, and buying super high-quality stuff that lasts.

But, I’m not really a couponer, and I’m not into signing up for samples, and I don’t do a lot of deal-hunting.

So, you might be wondering….

I write picture-filled posts about the practical, day-to-day ins and outs of frugal living.

(So, no stream of daily deals/coupons and no index funds/investing advice.)

What will you find?

If this is your first time here, you might want to browse through some of the most popular posts I’ve written.

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I’m the most active on Instagram, so if you want regular peeks into my daily life, that’s the place to find me.

But I’m also on Facebook and Pinterest.

Thanks for stopping by! And don’t be a stranger…I’d love for YOU to become part of the community here.

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