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, …
Q&A
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 …
Q&A | paper products, overstocking, oatmeal rolls, and bacon tips
These first two questions come from RV Sarah (here’s her Meet a Reader post!) 1) Do you include paper products (paper plates, napkins, toilet paper, …
Hoarding vs. Minimalism
Edit: It will be confusing at this point if I edit the whole post, but I wish I’d thought to change this to “maximalist vs. minimalist” …
What’s your superpower?
On Friday, I shared that one of my special talents is the ability to kill even an air plant. Ha. In the comments on that …
Q&A | pan math, freezing foods, & much more
Hi Kristen, I am a long time reader (10 ish years), but hardly ever comment. I have two questions for you. For dinner one night …
Q&A | Thermostat Settings, Socks, Flour Storage, & Hair Products
I have a frugal question about house temperature as it starts to get colder. Where do you personally draw the line at comfort for thermostat …