Why I Became "The Frugal Catholic" by Martha Wild King
This blog expounds upon the importance of frugality and faith in Christ and His Church
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Learn to Live on Less to GIVE & SAVE More
Martha Wild King
Apr 285 min read
April 2024--The Use-It-Up Frugal Salad by Makayla King
As a party of five, my husband, three girls, and I love our time together around the dinner table every night. We say our highs and lows...
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Martha Wild King
Nov 29, 20233 min read
January 2024--Frugal Siblings by Martha Wild King, M.Ed.
My Daddy used to preach, "Money doesn't grow on TREES." However, after 75 years of life, I'm afraid I have to disagree, even though he...
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Martha Wild King
Jul 14, 20233 min read
July 2023--Saving Ziplock Bags by Brenda Bratina and Becky Wild
Brenda B. and Bandit, my Service Dog, are my Colorado walking buddies. We three walk indoors during the snowy winters. So when Brenda...
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Martha Wild King
May 31, 20232 min read
Meatless #1 with Mary Beth
Going meatless is madness for those who lack the skill. Thus, when food prices began to climb in 2022, my first thought was to seek...
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Martha Wild King
Mar 31, 20233 min read
Frugal Asian Cooking by Trish Fong
One joy of aging is meeting the outstanding medical personnel who make the journey more comfortable. Tricia Fong, MSPT, COMT, FAAOMPT...
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Martha Wild King
Sep 24, 20223 min read
Decorate on Dimes by Jacqueline Hardy
Suppose you could create new surroundings without spending much. Jacqueline Hardy, Design Studio Specialist with Potterybarn in...
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Martha Wild King
Jul 29, 20223 min read
The Frugal Foodie--by Taleisha Scott
Taleisha Scott (middle in the above picture) is a Catholic Navy wife of thirteen-plus years. She spends only $200 a month on food for...
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Martha Wild King
Apr 22, 20221 min read
Cream of Something Casserole by Deahna Romero
My fifth child, Deahna King Romero, and mother of a one-year-old swears by this casserole. Her Filipino husband, a rice eater since...
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Martha Wild King
Mar 25, 20223 min read
Finding Purpose in Your Golden Years: The Top Jobs for Retirees by Sharon Wagner
Research shows that an increasing number of older Americans are retiring. Retirement is an aspiration for many, the penultimate...
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Martha Wild King
Nov 12, 20212 min read
Give a Parsley Jar for Christmas
Christmas is a time to give as Jesus gave for us. The trouble is most of us have zero ideas of what to give to our loved ones and...
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Martha Wild King
Oct 29, 20212 min read
Save $ with a Frugal Frittata
Food prices have gone up by 5.3% since August 2020, and the average cost of food per month for one person eating only from home is about...
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Martha Wild King
Apr 8, 20216 min read
Cole Dickerson: The UBER-Frugal Millennial
Cole, you are THE UBER-FRUGAL Millennial as judged by me and my millennial daughter, Hannah, with whom you began ...
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Martha Wild King
Apr 15, 20196 min read
The DIY Wedding by Whitley Osterhout
The Frugal Catholic had the privilege of meeting Whitley Osterhout, a professional wedding planner in Washington state, in 2018. I was...
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Martha Wild King
Feb 15, 20184 min read
Make Money by Wearing It Out by Kaveri Marathe
For the past four months, my husband and I have temporarily downsized from a big house to a tiny home of 325 square feet. The reason is...
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Martha Wild King
Dec 5, 20174 min read
And Wear It Out
The whole concept of wearing something out sounds awful. Who wants to use something so long that it eventually gets holes and cracks and...
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Martha Wild King
Nov 1, 20172 min read
Use it Up
With today’s constant barrage of advertisements from the media, the concept of USE IT UP seems quite outdated.  Why should I focus on...
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Martha Wild King
Jan 24, 20172 min read
Couponing by Robin Steele
Happy New Year!!! The holidays are finally over; congratulations, you’ve survived 😊, and things are back to normal–whatever that may be....
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Martha Wild King
Oct 4, 20162 min read
Cream Rinse Rules
Most of the time, we make life more complicated than necessary. Take cream rinse or hair conditioner. It can be a lifesaver, for it...
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Martha Wild King
Jun 30, 20161 min read
Frozen Candles
You want to have a lovely dinner, something magical.  What is one easy way to create that illusion?  Candles, of course. Yes, to make...
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