Ask the Readers: Favorite frugal (or splurge) spices
Kristen, an idea for an “Ask the Readers” post might be, “What are your top ten frugal spices and your favorite splurge spice(s)?” I would …
Ask The Readers
What frugal tips have you tried and then abandoned?
You guys came up with so many great reader interview questions, I couldn’t possibly fit all of them into future reader interviews. So, I thought …
Ask the Readers | Window Weather-Stripping
I did a search on your website and didn’t see anything on this. I’m looking for frugal feedback on weather stripping my windows. My house …
Ask the Readers | Give us one frugal recipe!
In the comments on yesterday’s post, readers were discussing the rise in grocery prices, and Jennifer had a good idea: Kristen, it seems we are …
Would you like to share your blog with everyone?
An email from a reader, with a suggestion: Your little virtual blog tour in the last paragraph of today’s post has me wondering if you …
Ask the Readers | What are good meals to bring to others?
When calls go out to give meals to others, I find myself paralyzed.* What are good things to make/give that are frugal, delicious, and have …
Ask the readers: How do you socialize frugally?
Alright, frugal people! I got an email from a reader that I will do my best to answer, and then I’d love your input as …
Got any frugal electricity tips?
Dear Kristen, I am teaching my younger children about electricity right now. We went outside and looked at the electric meter, and I told them …
Ask the Readers | wood vs. composite deck
Reader April wrote in with a question about a deck, which she wanted me to ask you all. I have no personal experience with composite …
Talk to me about robot vacuums
It’s time for an Ask the Readers post, and this time, the question is from me! Lisey is really wanting us to get a robotic …
What are your favorite frugal blogs?
Reader Lara left this comment: Do you have any frugal blog recommendations? I love yours, of course, but always looking for more! Seems like a …
Ask the Readers | What can you do without dental insurance?
Hi Kristen! I’m Marie, also a mom of four kids (13, 10, 4, and 2). We’re homeschoolers too and my husband is self employed so …
Ask the Readers | Frugal Moving Advice
Attention, FG community! A reader needs your help. She’s got a cross-country move coming up, and she needs some tips on doing this frugally. I’ve …
Ask the Readers: How do I make frugal party treat bags?
Cathy wrote in with this question: I am looking for some more frugal ideas for treat bags for Christmas/Valentine/Halloween parties. With multiple kids in elementary …
How to cook during a kitchen renovation
Reader Allison normally cooks from scratch, but she’s in the midst of a kitchen renovation. (Oh, the horror! At least for right now. In the …