“My friend asks for frugal advice, then rejects it. Help!”
A reader wrote in with this question, and she’d love to have your input in the comments. I have a question on how to handle …
Q&A
Ask the Readers: Frugal Birthday Party Gift Ideas
Hi Kristen, I love your blog, and comment occasionally (which is rare for me on other blogs!) This may be less of a problem for …
How do you know if it’s ok to spend more on groceries?
Hey there! I have a question… I must admit that I have not been closely tracking your spending (I know, shocking!!) so I might’ve missed …
On Sibling Gift-Giving
Kristen, I’ve noticed that your kiddos receive gifts from their siblings for both Christmas and their birthdays. At what age did you start this? Do …
Should I use cloth table napkins with my kids?
Hello Kristen, One of my goals this year is to reduce the amount of paper products we use in our house and going to a …
How do I get dinner on the table if I only have 30 minutes?
Hi Kristen, I’m nearing the end of my maternity leave and getting ready to head back to work very soon! I’m worried about getting delicious, …
Why is my pizza crust doughy/soggy?
Good Tuesday to all of you! Sorry for the radio silence yesterday. Real life got in the way of my blogging time this weekend. 😉 …
Upromise referrals + a duplicate coat issue
Every other Monday (or thereabouts), I answer reader questions. Got one for me? Send me an email with Q&A in the subject line. I read …
What’s a kid-friendly & moving-friendly sofa?
In today’s edition of Monday Q&A, Christin has a question about buying a kid-friendly couch. Here’s what she said: Hi, Kristen! About four years ago, …
Q&A | How I decide if I need a new clothing item
Hello from the winter wonderland that is the eastern side of the U.S. right now! We weathered the storm just fine, and I am super …
Do we wear clothes more than one day? And are Calico Critters worth the money?
Every other Monday, I answer reader questions. Got one for me? Send me an email and I’ll add your question to a future Q&A post. …
How do you decide how much life insurance to carry?
Every other Monday, I answer a question or two from readers. Got one for me? Send me an email! I’ve been researching life insurance. My …
On Bread Slicing and Homeschooling (Q&A day!)
Every other Monday, I answer reader questions. Got one for me? Leave a comment or email me (thefrugalgirl at gmail) and put Q&A in the …
4 Beginner Bread Recipes (plus thoughts on bulk beef and chest freezers)
Every other Monday (or so!), I answer reader questions. Got one for me? Send me an email with Q&A in the subject line, and I’ll …
Free Computer Virus Protection (Yes, really!) + How to Know How Much Stuff to Keep
Every other Monday, I answer a few questions from readers. If you’ve got a question you’d like me to answer, email me or leave your …