About Heidi - The Frugal Girls

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!

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!

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!

“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

“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

“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