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A Frugal Chick On Google +

by Laura February 21, 2012 Simple Steps
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I know I am months behind all the other bloggers but I have finally done it- A Frugal Chick is on Google + now.

I am slowly learning how the site works (as I am sure most of you are) so hang on as we figure it out together!

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I Missed My Anniversary!

by Laura February 20, 2012 Simple Steps

This past Saturday, February 18th, was the one year anniversary of a day that changed my life- the day I got laid off from my job.

I went to work one Friday morning in 2011 having no idea that by that afternoon I would have my office plant in the back seat of my car driving home.  [...]

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FULL: New Meal Planning Class Open To The Public

by Laura February 17, 2012 Simple Steps
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In teaching coupon classes the one thing I have consistently heard from people is that they would like to learn more about meal planning.

Whether it’s once a month cooking or just helping to expand their recipe collection people are always looking for ways to make meal planning faster and less expensive.

Sharon from Mom [...]

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March Coupon Class Available Dates

by Laura February 17, 2012 Simple Steps
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My plans for March changed so I have many more dates for coupon classes available than I thought I would!

These are dates where I am available to come and teach.  I am looking for people to HOST classes.  I do not have any open to the public currently.

The classes take roughly 2 hours and as [...]

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Happy Singles Awareness Day!

by Laura February 14, 2012 Simple Steps
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Happy February 14th- which in my life is celebrated as Singles Awareness Day!

I hope that no matter who you are you have someone to love- whether it is a great friend or someone super special.

May you have a fantastic day filled with love, joy and great sales!

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Why I Had To Quit Watching HGTV

by Laura February 13, 2012 Simple Steps
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No this is not my house in the picture

In the last year I have been adapting myself to this notion of working at home.  It’s a BIG adjustment going from an office full of people to an 800 square foot condo alone.  And while it has it perks (I get to cook all [...]

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Popcorn Valentines Day Hearts

by Laura January 19, 2012 Simple Steps
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Momondealz had a great idea for a frugal Valentines Day craft! January 19th is National Popcorn Day and with Valentines less than a month away, this craft is a delicious and fun way to celebrate both!

Materials/Ingredients:
2 Bags of Microwave Popcorn
3.5 Tablespoons Butter
1 Bag of Mini Marshmallows
(1) 3 oz Strawberry Jello
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Why A Frugal Chick Cares About SOPA

by Laura January 18, 2012 Simple Steps
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I try to keep you guys out of my special “blogger world” and just let you live in the “saving money” world when it comes to my life.  Listening to me complain about “blogging world” is reserved for my friends and family.

However for today I am taking a stand with many others against a new [...]

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Quick Shopping Trip Tonight

by Laura January 5, 2012 Simple Steps
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Tonight I made a quick shopping trip to Dollar General and Farm Fresh.  They are both located within walking distance of my house so it’s not too much trouble for me to go to both.

I wanted to go to Dollar General because I need garbage bags and couldn’t find a good deal on them at [...]

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I Just Had Nutella For The First Time

by Laura December 29, 2011 Simple Steps
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Last night when I got home from seeing Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol there was a tiny box from Amazon on my front porch.  I had not ordered anything for myself so my original thought was it must belong to my neighbor but there was my name neatly typed on the label.

When [...]

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