About Heidi

Hey there… I’m so glad you stopped by!

So this is me… Heidi, and I’m the author behind The Frugal Girls!

Here you’ll find a little bit of everything!  As the frugal girl here, I’m always looking for ways to save money on every aspect of life!

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About The Frugal Girls:

Here’s what you can look forward to on the blog…

• Food: Over 750 delicious, trusted Recipes your whole family will LOVE!
• Finance: Personal finance articles and Money Saving Tips, plus some easy Ways to Make Money so you have more cash in your wallet!
• Decor: Budget-friendly Home Decor Tips to create a gorgeous cozy space without breaking the bank.
• Beauty: The latest trending Beauty Hacks that you can recreate at home… for a fraction of the cost!
• Travel: Frugal Travel Tips to keep life fun and adventurous!
• Homesteading: With a complicated world, it’s easy to see why we crave the simplicity of the good old days!  Get started with these Homesteading 101 tips!
• DIY: Fun Crafts for adults and kids to make in every season!
• Gift Lists: I’ve put together creative gift lists that are loaded with fun and Frugal Gift Ideas for everyone on your list!

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My Background:

• The Early Years:  I grew up just north of Seattle in a small town.
• Education: My Bachelor’s Degree is in Business Administration from Seattle Pacific University, with an emphasis in Cross Cultural studies.
• Finance: I worked in Accounting and Purchasing for 4+ years, and have been sleuthing for the best deals and prices for as long as I can remember.  I can’t bring myself to pay full price, and love sharing these savvy money saving tricks with YOU!
• Debt Free: I’ve also been completely debt free for almost 15 years, and want to help you enjoy the freedom of becoming debt free, too!
• Human Resources: After working in accounting, I worked for 11 years as a Human Resources Recruiter, 10 of those in the healthcare field.  I love helping others become the very best version of themselves!
• Baking & Cooking: I have been creating recipes in the kitchen for over 30 years, and love finding ways to make them easier and more budget-friendly!  My grandma played a big role inspiring me in the kitchen… her love of cooking and baking was contagious!  She was a treasure trove of delectable traditional European recipes passed down from her immigrant grandparents, and holidays spent at my grandparents’ house were the most delicious days of the year!
• Blog: I started The Frugal Girls in 2009 after being laid off during the recession, and it has developed into such a fun, vibrant community of budget-minded people looking for simple ways to save more money!
• Family and Mom Life: I live in sunny Phoenix, Arizona with my handsome hubby, and have two amazing boys in their 20’s!
• Travel: We LOVE to travel, and are obsessed with Travel Hacking and finding ways to experience our beautiful world… on a dime!
• Dream Day: My perfect day would include Water {Pool, Lake, Beach… it’s all good}, Dark Chocolate, and lots of Coffee.  Seriously, LOTS!

My Fun & Fearless Husband:

• Love at First Sight!  My handsome hubby and I met at church when we were teenagers, and have been happily married over 25 years.  Love at first sight and fairy tales really do exist… and nothing beats spending every day with your best friend!
• Education:  Just like myself, my husband also has a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, with an emphasis in Finance.  His degree came from the University of Washington.  {Go Huskies!}
• Finance:  This sweet and silly guy of mine also happens to be an incredible and savvy negotiator, and has worked in purchasing for multiple Fortune 500 companies.
• Real Estate:  Buying and selling homes has been a cinch, because after years in purchasing, my hubby became a Realtor.  He’s been a Realtor for almost 20 years now, and over the years we’ve moved a lot… as in we’ve owned 8 houses since getting married… including Washington, California, and Arizona!
• Taste Tester:  My man is one of the guys that has a voracious appetite and is a total foodie.  Thankfully, he’s a willing taste tester to anything I make, and the driving force behind making things over and over again and tweaking them until they taste amazing.  So yes, that means ALL recipes you’ll find here are man-approved!

What Readers of The Frugal Girls are Saying…

• “Thanks for all your tips and tricks.  You’ve already changed my life in so many ways!” ~ Michelle

• “I just joined last week and have become addicted!!! I love Frugal Girls!” ~ Karen

• “I’m new to your site…and in love… I’m wondering how I’ve lived without you!! Thanks for putting in all of the hard work -so we don’t have to!!  As a homeschooling and SAHM of 4, 5 yrs and younger…I am beyond appreciative!! THANK YOU!! :)”  ~ Crystal

• “Thanks Frugal Girls, for really keeping me afloat and happy on a budget!” ~ Desiree

• “You have all the best travel tips!” ~ Kim

• “Frugal Girls, THANK YOU for the tips, links, coupons, craft ideas, etc. You Rock!” ~ Lisa

• “TheFrugalGirls website is bar none the BEST and most creative site on the web!  Thank you so much for all the work put into it!” ~ Jane

• “Thank you so much for the recipes. You have some outstanding ideas and it has inspired me. I very rarely, if ever, comment but I feel inclined to do so.  Thanks again! You should be called the ‘Fabulous Frugal Gals’!” ~ Barbara

• “AMAZING!!! I am a mother of 7… this is a site I am sharing with all my friends!  Thank you for making saving money a breeze!!!” ~ Melissa
  

• “Thank you for all of the Free stuff!  You make a stay-at-home mother’s job fun and easy!”  ~ Stephanie
  

• “I just love your recipes they are so easy” ~ Anne

• “Your website is fun, perky and really helpful.  Thanks!”  ~ Elizabeth

• “Just gotta tell you that I LOVE your stuff!  Almost everyday there’s something that I can use, make, or do that I learned from you. Thanks for time you put into this!”  ~ Sheri

• “You are always posting such yummy recipes… they turn out amazing!  Thank you!” ~ Donella

• “This is awesome! Thank you so much for these recipes! As a single guy who just bought his first crock pot, not even I could mess these up. I feel confident that I can still survive by my own cooking. Thank you for the confidence boost!” ~ Dave

• “You are my go to for dinners” ~ Debbie

• “Your recipes are the Absolute Best !!!!!!! Thank you!” ~ Marilyn

• “I have 797 recipes saved to my phone, 60% are from this site!” 🙂 ~ Jamie

• “I LOVE your FB page!!!” ~ Natasha

• “Your Facebook page is the best! Thank you for your wonderful recipes!” ~ Marilyn

• “I love your blog!  You have something interesting always!!” ~ Vanessa

• “Thank you so much for you for your super easy crockpot recipes! I’m a stay at home mom of 3 young kids 1,2, &4 and I am always on the go or dealing with meltdowns. Your quick recipes have been a dinner lifesaver!” ~ Emily

• “I love this site. i love all the recipes, they are quick easy and tasty. I love the money saving tips. I love all the practical other tid bits. Thank you for taking the time to share.” ~ Marilyn

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