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My Story on How to Successfully Take Courses While Working Full Time

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

One of the things many of you may or may not know about me is that my entire university education has been acquired while working full time. When I was allotted TV time, I didn’t use it to watch the standard children’s shows. Assess Your Time. Make sure you can fit both full time work and study into your life.

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Thankful Thursday | This is where I’m supposed to be

The Frugal Girl

(Quote from Taylor, Lynn, and Bartlett: Fundamentals of Nursing: The Art and Science of Person-Centered Care, Tenth Edition) that I didn’t drop out of school* There were some times in 2021 when I seriously considered giving up on my dream. I’m busy and it’s a lot of work, but I am delighted to be a full-time student. *Ok,

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What Should I Look for in a Business School?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

With a variety of specializations, degree program formats, and universities to pick from, you might find yourself looking at a mountain of research you need to do before you’ve even signed up for a class. For those who can’t afford to drop everything, however, a part-time degree program might be a better fit.

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Managing the Third Shift: Are You Making Time for Yourself?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Signs That Your Third Shift Management Needs an Adjustment Perhaps you are (or know) a stay-at-home mother who constantly over schedules appointments, classes, sports, etc. in an effort to overcome the perception that a full-time mother has ample amounts of free time.

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Factors to Consider When Accepting a Job

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

The first job, doing institutional research at a community college, was going to challenge my mind, use my refined research skills and writing ability, was in a more formal office setting and had the perks of free classes (which was nice if I wanted to do any sort of personal development). I needed more than the potential for money.

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Back to school shopping

Saving SAHM Sanity

This September I'll be a full time college student (taking all of four classes) My other half has also decided that he would like to go back to school and will be in college as well. Where I live school doesn't start until after Labor Day, but I know a lot of other states start as early as the middle of August, YIKES!

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Healthy Habits: Navigating Life with an Eating Disorder

Motherhood Moments

She had to keep her “why” in mind every time she sat down to write in order to let go of the fear. Melissa’s challenges were more with scheduling time to write. She has a full time job and there was a lot of time and heartache involved in supporting her daughter through her illness.