Telling a Story

For as long as I can remember I’ve wanted to write. In the first grade my teacher recognized my keen ability to read and spell and placed me in a class better suited to my talents. Every day I would walk through a door that connected my classroom to another. Every day, for many days … Read more

Pocket Money: The 2015 Tally

In 2015 I brought in a grand total of $5,702.15 from online endeavors and various other side gigs. Here is the breakdown by category: Category 2015 Ads $2039.07 Book Review $40.00 Book Sales $210.50 Consignment $269.59 eBay Sales $357.19 Focus Group $125.00 Prizes from Giveaways $1,085.00 Goods Received $208.97 Rebates $189.89 Recovered Expenses $245.95 Reward … Read more

How Much Did I Earn From Online Endeavors in 2014

Just how much money did I earn from online endeavors in 2014? Here is the breakdown in comparison to 2012 and 2013: Category 2012 2013 2014 Amazon Sales $28.68 $24.73 $0.00 Book Sales $101.07 $48.75 $43.97 eBay Sales $641.73 $252.69 $54.90 Goods Received $140.00 $545.69 $0.00 Surveys $474.00 $867.50 $484.00 Rebates & Cash Back $233.51 $119.42 … Read more

How Much Did I Earn From Online Endeavors in 2013

Just how much money did I earn from online endeavors this year? Here is the breakdown in comparison to 2012: Category 2012 2013 Amazon Sales $28.68 $24.73 Book Sales $101.07 $48.75 eBay Sales $641.73 $252.69 Goods Received $140.00 $545.69 Surveys $474.00 $867.50 Rebates $233.51 $119.42 Writing Contests $750.00 $0 Prizes from Giveaways $149.00 $1,755.95 Advertising $1,957.25 … Read more

How Much Money Has This Blog Made in 2013

This year I used a spreadsheet to track the amount of money I earned from various online endeavors. In the past I never kept a valid account of this data. Now that I’m staying home with my son I am more interested in this tiny pocket of money that I earned all on my own. … Read more

Now What?

As my finances are primarily in order these days I find myself with less interest in writing about money. My inspiration and posts ebb and flow, some weeks I feel particularly inspired and other times I’m just tapped out on the subject. I wish I would have named this blog something other than One Frugal … Read more

Why Are You Blogging?

If you’ve been married for awhile you probably notice that you and your spouse talk about the same things over and over. My husband and I rarely fight, but when we do it’s always about the very same things. You would think after knowing one another for over 15 years and being married for more … Read more

Tallies from 2012: How Much Money Did My Blog Earn?

Every year I intend to tally up the amount of money I earn from online endeavors including, but not limited to, blogging. Usually I lose track of just how much I earned and lost and this year is no exception. I’m sure I’m missing a few figures here and there but overall I think it’s … Read more

Magazine Giveaway from Zinio (10 Winners)

The fine folks at Zinio are offering 10 One Frugal Girl readers a free magazine subscription. Not familiar with Zinio? The website has thousands of top magazines from around the world and you can browse and purchase subscriptions or single issues instantly from your computer or mobile device to read wherever and whenever you like. … Read more

Where Do I Go From Here…

I have been thinking a lot about this blog. I’m considering keeping the name One Frugal Girl but possibly writing less about money. JD Roth of Get Rich Slowly recently ditched his blog and started a new one focused on things other than money. I actually started One Frugal Girl one month before JD, (back … Read more