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How do you handle tipping?

The Frugal Girl

I got my own drink and picked up my meal myself. I know I’ve heard the argument that goes like, “Tipping ensures that people are motivated to give you good service.” I look at it a bit like charitable giving No one (except maybe Jeff Bezos) can possibly give to every valuable cause that’s out there.

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Parenting Pointers: Tips for a Screen-Free Holiday

Motherhood Moments

Creating new spaces in your home or working on a family art project to hang in the kitchen are also great ways to spend time together and give everyone a sense of purpose and accomplishment. Research options in your community, encourage your teens to help with the search, and give back as a family. Give a hug (to someone in your house!),

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Q&A | cinnamon, SIM, jeans, and grocery spending

The Frugal Girl

One of them can even give birth to a baby! Teenagers/young adults don’t eat all their meals at home I’m thinking particularly of Lisey; while she did live here with me for a good year, it’s not like she ate all of her meals here. Do I have the mental space, time, and motivation to do that right now?

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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. Based on how week one went, I feel motivated to continue.

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Fun Ways to Get Kids Involved in Spring Cleaning

Couponing 101

Give Them Their Own Cleaning Supplies. Giving your children their own cleaning supplies may make them more enthused to help with spring cleaning. You might give your child a dust cloth, a dishcloth, rubber gloves, and/or a broom and dustpan. It may also give them a sense of accomplishment. Set Challenges.

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4 Great iPhone Apps For Losing Weight

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Let’s face it, we are human: we forget stuff, make mistakes and we lose interest and motivation very quickly. We just need a little something to help us keep track of things, not just as a reminder, but as a source of motivation as well. Stack up on their food and just have regular meals as you normally would. MyNetDiary.

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Our 2023 Financial Goals

Family Balance Sheet

The number will most likely not cover everything, but if they decide to pursue options that cost equal to or less than the amount we want to give them, they’ll be in great shape. However, I will re-focus on my meal planning/grocery shopping routine to try to get this number down. A few of our debt payoff trackers.