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WIS, WWA | getting into a groove

The Frugal Girl

But I would say I’m getting into a better groove of figuring out how to work meals around our college classes and Zoe’s work schedule. What We Ate Saturday I ate dinner with a friend, and Zoe had leftover pizza when she got back from work. Nursing school has such a weird schedule, you can’t exactly get into a routine.

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WIS, WWA | $149 and I’m not pressed

The Frugal Girl

My lunch leftovers were at least 25% better than the original dish. I had to visit my college’s financial aid department earlier this year to get some help for my own FAFSA because in a dropdown list that had both “homeschooled” and “GED”, I picked the wrong one (both are true! we can correct the error.

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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

Family Balance Sheet

The easiest way to reduce your grocery spending is to plan your meals. Read 11 Simple Menu Planning Tips to learn how to reduce your grocery bill without making everyone in your family miserable. Not enough time in the morning to make breakfast AND pack a lunch, one word: leftovers! 5 – Brown bag your lunch.