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Circle happy
Over my son’s naptime today, I had a chance to finally put together some wall art for our kitchen. For those interested, I’ll post pictures of how I made these a little later. The black … more →
Circle happy
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mrsduenes06 wrote 5 months ago: Over my son’s naptime today, I had a chance to finally put together some wall art for our kitc … more →
When does it pay to spend more?
mrsduenes06 wrote 5 months ago: In attempts to cut our budget, I’ve realized along the way that there are certain purchasing d … more →
Cheap, easy, and non-permanent wall decor
mrsduenes06 wrote 5 months ago: by annamariahorner Sometimes it’s easy to feel that as a stay-at-home mom, I’m doing a … more →
When it's time to spend
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mrsduenes06 wrote 8 months ago: Before We have been in a pretty focused saving mode for several months now. We’re trying to s … more →
Menu Planning Monday: Freezer Food
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mrsduenes06 wrote 8 months ago: This week we are eating leftovers. The whole week. But hopefully it won’t taste as bad as it … more →
An encouragement if you can't afford organic
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mrsduenes06 wrote 8 months ago: Having lived in the Bay Area for the last several years, and in areas close to the heart of the … more →
Artisan Bread in Five Minutes: Baking & Eating (the best part!)
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mrsduenes06 wrote 8 months ago: My dough had been resting for about 24 hours in the refrigerator, so I decided to try and make a bou … more →
The Value of a Monthly Menu Plan
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mrsduenes06 wrote 11 months ago: I like to keep track of where we’re at in our spending for a given month, and was a little str … more →
Go-To Pantry Staples
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mrsduenes06 wrote 11 months ago: At the New York Times today, Mark Bittman’s article here has a great list of “must-have … more →
Day 11: 31 Days of Nothing
mrsduenes06 wrote 1 year ago: Well, I’m closing in on being 1/3 of my way through this 31 days. I can’t believe I … more →
Just a spoonful of sugar and a minute of your time
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mrsduenes06 wrote 1 year ago: My college degree was in International Studies, which afforded me the opportunity to intern years ag … more →
A New Kind of Giveaway
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mrsduenes06 wrote 1 year ago: If you’ve been reading my 31 Days of Nothing posts, you’ll know that I’ve been slo … more →
80% off Restaurant.com Coupons: Use code: EIGHTY
mrsduenes06 wrote 1 year ago: Have you ever visited Restaurant.com? It’s a website that sells coupons for restaurants all o … more →
Frugal Skill of the Week: Learn How to Cut Up a Chicken
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mrsduenes06 wrote 1 year ago: I thought it would be fun to have a little mini-series on skills I think are useful in maximizing yo … more →
The Freedom of Limitations
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mrsduenes06 wrote 1 year ago: Nuns fret not at their convent’s narrow room And hermits are contented with their cells; And s … more →
Another Free Ikea Breakfast!
mrsduenes06 wrote 1 year ago: Yes, it’s back again! As I mentioned in a follow-up post to our last free IKEA breakfast, thi … more →
Day 5: 31 Days of Nothing
mrsduenes06 wrote 1 year ago: Well, at least back pain is good for one thing: keeping me home more, and therefore out of stores. … more →
Pizza Night
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mrsduenes06 wrote 1 year ago: Tonight is pizza night, something we’ve started doing over the past few months to simplify men … more →
Great Parchment Paper Coupon
mrsduenes06 wrote 1 year ago: Some may tremble as the holiday season begins to kick into full gear, but I’m excited, and … more →
