The Frugal Hen

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Money

These Are The Side Hustles for Money I’d Try Again

After more than 20 years of trying different side hustles for money, I’ve made plenty of mistakes along the way.…

FrugalHen October 27, 2026No Comments

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Money

How to Make a Budget That Survives an Emergency: My Trench-Tested Guide

* Disclaimer: This post may contain affiliate links. I may earn a small commission at no cost to you. These…

FrugalHen August 15, 2026No Comments

Money

5 Good Budgeting Apps To Track Out Of Control Spending

When I really started tracking my money, I started with a notebook. Next came Google Sheets. Finally, I moved on…

FrugalHen June 4, 2026No Comments

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Money

How to Cancel Subscriptions Without Missing What You Love

Ever look at your bank statement and wonder where your money actually went? I started looking into how to cancel subscriptions to save more without giving everything up. Trimming the "fat" made sense, but canceling isn't always simple.

FrugalHen May 19, 2026No Comments

Money

How To Build An Emergency Fund When Money’s Tight

Building an emergency fund when money's tight used to feel impossible. There was always something that needed the money more, and most months, I was trying to keep our heads above water and things from falling apart.

FrugalHen May 5, 2026No Comments

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Travel

Our Free Maple Weekend Sugar House Field Trip

Yesterday, I took my son on a field trip to a local sugar house for Maine Maple Weekend, and it…

FrugalHen March 24, 2026No Comments

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Living

How to Save Money on Groceries Without Clipping Coupons

If you’ve ever wondered how to save money on groceries without turning into a full‑time coupon clipper, you’re in the right place.

FrugalHen February 14, 20261

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Living

How I Learned to Live Frugally Without Deprivation

I once thought frugal living meant pinching every penny and saying no to anything that looked or felt nice. I…

FrugalHen January 15, 2026No Comments

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Living

Can Half and Half Replace Heavy Cream in a Pinch?

I use milk and half-and-half far more often than I use heavy cream. Heavy cream tastes great in all your…

FrugalHen January 6, 2026No Comments

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Beauty

How to Heal Dry Elbows Without Overspending

Dry elbows love to show up the second winter gets cocky. Here’s why they happen, what helps soften them, and how to keep the sandpaper situation under control.

FrugalHen December 16, 2025No Comments