The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

My degree is in mechanical engineering, but I’m just starting a transition to nursing – before I got pregnant with my son, I was working as a nursing assistant while my husband finished grad school, and planning to go on to nursing school. For me, being in the kitchen and making food for people is an act of love.

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Kids and Family Parenting Cars Car 189

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 26, 2014

If you’d like to take an easy step to go green and save money in the process, the first place to make changes is in buying disposable items. If you’d like to make the switch from paper napkins, consider going to cloth napkins. You can often by these cheap at garage sales. Or you can make them yourself.

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Saving Money Green Money Paper Towels 242

Couponing 101

DECEMBER 8, 2012

My son recently became very interested in Star Wars, so we threw him a Star Wars-themed party for his birthday this year! That meant I had to be pretty creative for my son’s party. That meant I had to be pretty creative for my son’s party. We used my son’s Boba Fett helmet to add a nice touch to the food table.

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Birthday Son Cupcakes Clearance 107

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 16, 2011

Working out in the morning wakes up your body and gets the blood flowing to your brain, making you more alert for your work day. Make It Routine. Be Selfish – Make It ‘ME’ Time. Once you have a morning routine established, make it a permanent part of your day by making it your own special time.

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At Home Home Work At&T 198