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How to Beat the Office Bulge

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I work in a great office environment, and with some really great people. With over 14 people in our office, there are a lot of birthdays and work anniversaries. I’ve recently decided I am not going to give in to my whims all the time, and here’s how I’ve been able to ward off the office bulge: Keep Busy.

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Could You Give Up Sugar?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Could You Give Up Sugar for a Year? Giving up desserts and sugary snacks is hard enough in our culture that is filled with them. But when you try to give up all the added sugar, suddenly your food choices seem to become very limited. But what isn’t mentioned as much is our dependence on sugar. Get Healthy'

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Giving: Does It Always Have To Be About The Money?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

When many of us think about giving, the first thing that comes to mind is money. The reality, though, is that giving doesn’t always have to be about the money. So, when he’s done, we give it to a neighborhood family that struggles financially. Provide a service : This is related to giving your time.

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Thankful Thursday | I found a policeman

The Frugal Girl

The officer who informed me about my burnt-out bulb told me that once I got it fixed, I needed to either stop at the police station or find a random officer to sign off on the repair. Sooo, I drove to my next destination and lo and behold, there was an officer just sitting in the parking lot of the shopping center.

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102 Stores Nationwide that Give A Teacher Discount

Coupons Do Work

Office Depot : Office Depot offers a Star Teacher program, giving registered teachers 10% back on ink, toner, paper, and most classroom supplies, plus 15% instant discounts on copy and print services. Starbucks : Although Starbucks doesn’t have a formal teacher discount, if you ask nicely, many baristas will give you one.

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Resolve to Organize Your Home Office

Family Balance Sheet

Today's resolution: Organize Your Home Office. A Binder System for Organizing Your Office and Your Life. We have not yet taken the leap to go paperless in our home office, but our accountant is giving us some ideas and assuring me that it is possible. What tips do you have for organizing your home office?

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How to Impress Your Boss (Without Giving Up Your Work/Life Balance)

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

You don’t even have to engage in office politics , which is a method that some use to clamor ahead in the proverbial rat race. A colleague and I one time worked out that our coworkers tended to give us funny looks as if we were leaving early when we worked from 8-4. Choose Your Work Team Wisely. Volunteer for Projects.

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