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June 7, 2022 by Carrie

Welcome, friends of Kristen The Frugal Girl!

Hi there! Kristen’s The Frugal Girl blog is one of my favorites. I’ve been a fan since the beginning of her blogging journey. So I was stoked when she published my interview. Instead of responding to the reader comments on Kristen’s blog, I thought I’d answer some questions here, and link to some articles that […]

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May 11, 2017 by Carrie

What I’ve Learned About Beauty from Watching French Movies

What I've Learned About Beauty From Watching French Movies

Like any good wanna-be French girl, I’ve seen my fair share of French movies. While I watch them to immerse myself in conversational, every day casual French, I also learn things about their attitudes towards beauty. Here’s what I’ve learned about beauty from watching French movies. Less makeup, more skin (and hair) care French women […]

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April 22, 2024 by Carrie

Five Frugal Things

Having nothing to do with frugality, I created this printable for myself. I use it as a reverse to-do list so I can see all the things I do each day, that I might forget, that I’m proud of. We rarely give ourselves enough credit, especially when we’re experiencing depression, trauma or burnout and struggling. […]

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August 21, 2023 by Carrie

How to pack a personal item for Spirit airlines

How to pack a personal item for Spirit airlines

To save the most money on your Spirit flight, only bring a bag on board that’s 18x14x8 or smaller. Called a “personal item”, it’s the only bag you can fly with for free. Here’s how I packed my personal item for Spirit airlines for a recent 3 day weekend trip. What frugal person doesn’t respect […]

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September 6, 2019 by Carrie

Recent Reads

If you’re new here… along with homeschooling, thinking like a French girl, and lipstick, books are my favorite thing. I like to do short reviews of the books I’ve recently read (typically, 1-2/week). Enjoy! Atomic Habits by James Clear. Technically this was a re-read. I love this book and it’s one that I’ll likely keep […]

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April 25, 2017 by Carrie

Sitting Kills: How to Easily Sprinkle Bite Size Exercise Through Your Day

Ways to Add Movement To Your Day Without Exercising

How busy moms can add more health-supporting, meaningful movement to their day without stressing about “exercise” routines It’s a typical after-school scene. One kid needs help with unrecognizable math homework, another complains about the latest middle-school mean girl drama, and everyone is hangry. You grab your phone to take a breather on the couch while […]

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December 12, 2016 by Carrie

Minimalist Wardrobe: dressed with less stress

A reader emailed recently, reminding me to write about a minimalist wardrobe. Despite my poor photography and video skills, I’m forging ahead. A minimalist wardrobe makes looking good and getting dressed faster and easier. It also makes it possible to have nicer things on a tight budget. Sound good?   Why I love having a […]

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January 11, 2016 by Carrie

The truth about low maintenance

The truth about the low maintenance woman

The truth about low maintenance? It’s often a cover for feelings of unworthiness. When a woman says she’s low maintenance, she might really be thinking “I’m not worth it“. While this isn’t true of every woman, I’ve come to the conclusion that it was certainly the case for me. When I prided myself on being […]

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January 10, 2024 by Carrie

Why Goals Suck (and How To Really Have the Life You Want)

Preview: Why goals suck, and how you can create lasting positive change in your life by focusing on small daily actions that will make the desired end result inevitable. Your Facebook feed is predictably filled with your friends’ New Year’s Resolutions. Instagram influencers are sharing their “Ins and Outs” for 2024, their word of the […]

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August 30, 2023 by Carrie

Five Frugal Things

FFT is a roundup of frugal activities I share – both to inspire you (I love reading these posts from other frugal bloggers!) and to keep myself accountable. This post contains affiliate links. This is my second FFT post in a row. I guess I’m on a roll! 😉 I got a $150 bonus from […]

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