A Sabbatical of Sorts

By frugalouis On March 15, 2012 · Leave a Comment

You might have noticed that things have been very quiet around here for a couple of weeks. It’s time I come clean and let you know I’m taking a break from FrugaLouis. Instead of blogging in my spare time, I’ve decided to invest that time reading, enjoying my kids, hanging the laundry out to dry, [...]

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The Future of FrugaLouis: feedback wanted!

By frugalouis On December 5, 2011 · 12 Comments

Our family is heading someplace warm(er) for a little bit, so things will be pretty slow around FrugaLouis for the next week or so. While I’m away, I’d love it if you all could weigh in on where you would like to see this website go in 2012. Here’s what I’m thinking… Recently I renewed [...]

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Roadtrip with Five under Five

By frugalouis On October 5, 2011 · 2 Comments

Last week a friend and I attempted the unthinkable: a roadtrip with a 7-hour drive each way with five kids under five. Okay, they are all actually under four-and-a-half. And we survived. As you can see, we were packed in the van, but we made it. Even my parents, who were our “lucky” destination, were pleased with [...]

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Meet Baby V!

By frugalouis On August 1, 2011 · 3 Comments

Here she is, our sweet Baby V!

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We have a Baby…and a Winner!!

By frugalouis On August 1, 2011 · Leave a Comment

Thanks for your patience as you’ve waited to hear news about our baby! Those of you who follow FrugaLouis on Facebook have heard the news, and now I want to share with the rest of ya’all! Baby Girl Johnson arrived – We’ll call her “Baby V” here on FrugaLouis Wednesday, July 27, 6:17 PM 10 [...]

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Welcome Moms and More Ladies!

By frugalouis On June 15, 2011 · Leave a Comment

This morning I had the privilege of sharing some money-saving strategies at Moms and More, a summer group for moms with young children. Below are the links that I shared for those who would like to pursue them. Enjoy! It might help to check out my “About” page to help you familiarize yourself with FrugaLouis. [...]

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Guess Baby’s Sex, Weight, and Birthdate to Win!

By frugalouis On June 14, 2011 · 30 Comments

We are starting to gear up around our house for the arrival of “Baby Tres” (as in, “three”, for this is our third child). As we prepare, I thought it would be fun to have you join in our excitement by participating in a happy little contest. Leave a comment on this post stating your [...]

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A Note From Susan: Going off the grid for a week

By frugalouis On May 27, 2011 · 1 Comment

Just a little note to let you know that I’m going off the internet grid for a week or so. No, we won’t be anywhere quite as rustic as the cabin pictured above, but it might be close! Rather than plan our vacation around internet access, my computer programmer husband and his blogging wife have [...]

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Welcome KPLR News at Noon Viewers!

By frugalouis On May 13, 2011 · Leave a Comment

Welcome, KPLR viewers! To find out more information about FrugaLouis and where to start, check out my about page. If you’d like to see a calendar of local frugal family events, go here. Half-Price however-you-like-it Frappuccino’s at Starbucks during “Frappuccino Happy Hour” from 3-5 PM through Sunday, May 15. Faust Fine Arts and Folk Festival in Faust [...]

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Welcome KPLR News at Noon Viewers!

By frugalouis On April 29, 2011 · Leave a Comment

Welcome, KPLR viewers! To find out more information about FrugaLouis and where to start, check out my about page. If you’d like to see a calendar of local frugal family events, go here. Free “Fitness First Friday” admission to the Magic House next Friday, May 6, from 5:30-9 PM. Kids 14 and under can earn admission by [...]

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