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“Every one of us is called upon, probably many times, to start a new life. A frightening diagnosis, a marriage, a move, loss of a job… And onward full tilt we go, pitched and wrecked and absurdly resolute, driven in spite of everything to make good on a new shore. To be hopeful, to embrace … Read more
Where I live I can NEVER engage cruise control. There aren’t any long stretches of country road and the city streets and highways are constantly packed with traffic. Where I live it can take two and a half hours to drive less than 30 miles. On an daily basis I drive these roads just like … Read more
The universe is speaking to me. I’m not exactly sure what it’s saying, but whenever I feel down and out it I can hear it whispering ever so softly in my ear. If you’re a regular reader of this blog you know I’ve struggled with medical issues for well over five years now. You also … Read more
As I was walking out of a small restaurant in Delaware I noticed this tiny little plaque seated on the edge of a table and stopped to take a picture. That afternoon a group of college friends and I piled into my little Toyota and drove three hours to visit a friend who is suffering … Read more
Sometimes I think I forget to breathe. I think I tighten my chest and literally hold my breath. In my every day life I think I do this more often than I realize. An acupuncturist once told me I hold the weight of the world in my shoulder and some days I think she is … Read more
Since I started One Frugal Girl in March of 2006 I’ve had a lot of time to reflect on my my relationship with money. Here are some of the key things I’ve learned over the years: Remember that the best moments in your life don’t cost a lot of money. Simple family dinners, picnics with … Read more
What can I say, I have weddings on the brain these days. I had so much fun shopping for wedding dresses for a friend of mine that I seriously considered researching the bridal boutique business. I don’t want to own a store right now, but I could definitely imagine working in that line of business … Read more
Last week I asked my fabulous, One Frugal Girl readers how they would handle a situation in which they were asked to foot the bill for the food and drinks of other people at a party. I decided not to include the details of what I actually did, so that I could read unbiased comments … Read more
Let’s say you arrive late to a party at a restaurant. The party goers have been eating appetizers and drinking beer and cocktails. You arrive too late to eat any appetizers, but you could definitely order a drink or two if you were in the mood. You decide not to drink, because you drove into … Read more
These past few weeks have been absolutely amazing. I’ve celebrated birthdays, engagements and every day occasions with just about each and every member of my family and extended family. This past weekend my family and I reconnected beside the campfire. I spent hours introducing my brilliant nephew to a whole new set of experiences and … Read more