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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:
- Education: My Bachelor’s Degree is in Business Administration.
- Finance: I have 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 ever pay full price, and love sharing these savvy money saving tricks with YOU! I’ve also been completely debt free for over 8 years, and want to help you enjoy the freedom of becoming debt free, too!
- Human Resources: I have also 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 20 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!
- 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 each day! I’m so glad you’re joining us!
- Family and Mom Life: I live in sunny Phoenix, Arizona with my handsome hubby, two silly boys, and one feisty parakeet.
- Dream Day: My perfect day would include Water {Pool, Lake, Beach… it’s all good}, Dark Chocolate, and lots of Coffee. Seriously, LOTS!
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
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Erica Anson says
I just found your page today. I love your content, its my new favorite and one of the best sites yet! I am excited to start exploring ways to save money. Grateful for all of your recipes, organization and travel. You done a lot of great work!
Heidi says
Aww… thank you, Erica! You’re so kind… and I’m so happy to have you here! 🙂
Lynn says
I just found you today ! Great web site. It’s now my favorite !!
Heidi says
You’re so sweet… thanks, Lynn! You just made my day! 🙂
Larry says
I have a 9 x 13 Casserole Slow Cooker. Can I make your recipes in it?
Heidi says
Hi Larry… yes, a 9×13 slow cooker should work just fine for the majority of crockpot recipes on this site. 🙂
Patricia A Masterson says
I knew you were in Phoenix when I saw your picture. My youngest son lives over in Queens Creek with his family. I’ve been down there several times and would like to live there now that I am retired.
Heidi says
How nice, Patricia… Queen Creek is such a lovely town. You will love living there! 🙂