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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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Sitting Kills: How to Easily Sprinkle Bite Size Exercise Through Your Day
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 […]
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 […]
The truth about low maintenance
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 […]
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 […]
Recent frugal wins (and fails)
First, the frugal fail! Recently I’ve been guilty of throwing away too much food. (The horror!) Food waste, according to this study from Penn State, costs the average American family $1,866 annually. Ouch. I needed to get a handle on this, quickly. For a few weeks after we moved into the new house, I had […]
Diet Cult(ure): Why I Stopped Doing Trim Healthy Mama
Preview: Why I stopped doing the Trim Healthy Mama diet after successfully losing weight on the plan. Ask a mother what her favorite smell is, and she’d likely answer as I do: newborn baby. What parent hasn’t sunk their nose into the soft fat folds of their baby’s neck or their downy soft hair, and […]