Sept 2023 Pickle Juice Patty
Patty B. knows all about saving money since she was raised with seven other Catholic siblings in Washington State. And growing up with...
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Learn to Live on Less to GIVE & SAVE More
Sharon Wagner
- Aug 25
- 3 min
Recession Survival Guide: Strategies for Financial Stability by Sharon Wagner
A recession can often evoke feelings of fear and uncertainty, plunging many into a state of financial worry. However, surviving and...
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Martha Wild King
- Jul 14
- 3 min
July 2023--Saving Ziplock Bags by Brenda Bratina and Becky Wild
Brenda B. and Bandit, my Service Dog, are my Colorado walking buddies. We three walk indoors during the snowy winters. So when Brenda...
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Martha Wild King
- May 31
- 2 min
Meatless #1 with Mary Beth
Going meatless is madness for those who lack the skill. Thus, when food prices began to climb in 2022, my first thought was to seek...
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Martha Wild King, M.Ed.
- Mar 31
- 3 min
Frugal Asian Cooking by Trish Fong
One joy of aging is meeting the outstanding medical personnel who make the journey more comfortable. Tricia Fong, MSPT, COMT, FAAOMPT...
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Martha Wild King, M.Ed.
- Jan 27
- 5 min
I.F. with Captain Mike
Intermittent Fasting (I.F.) seems to be the latest weight loss rage, but does it work, and more importantly, does it work long term? Can...
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Martha Wild King, M.Ed.
- Nov 11, 2022
- 3 min
Frugal Holiday Leftover Recipes
When raised frugally, you simply CAN'T throw out leftovers. My granddaughter, Lily Kate, states she will even eat these tidbits for...
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Martha Wild King, M.Ed.
- Oct 28, 2022
- 3 min
Frugal House and Kitchen Tips #1
The one thing about growing older and hopefully wiser is seeing many things from the past return. So when my antique dealer friend from...
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Martha Wild King, M.Ed.
- Sep 24, 2022
- 3 min
Decorate on Dimes by Jacqueline Hardy
Suppose you could create new surroundings without spending much. Jacqueline Hardy, Design Studio Specialist with Potterybarn in...
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Martha Wild King, M.Ed.
- Aug 24, 2022
- 4 min
Why Give then Save?
When you think about LOVE, what other verb comes to mind?" How about GIVE? And to affirm my point, if we look at the oft-quoted John...
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Martha Wild King, M.Ed.
- Jul 29, 2022
- 3 min
The Frugal Foodie--by Taleisha Scott
Taleisha Scott (middle in the above picture) is a Catholic Navy wife of thirteen-plus years. She spends only $200 a month on food for...
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Martha Wild King, M.Ed.
- May 30, 2022
- 2 min
Military Trade-Offs by Martha Wild King
Memorial Day is a day to honor those who have made the ultimate military sacrifice--their lives. Although we can't thank them, we can...
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Martha Wild King, M.Ed.
- Apr 22, 2022
- 1 min
Cream of Something Casserole by Deahna Romero
My fifth child, Deahna King Romero, and mother of a one-year-old swears by this casserole. Her Filipino husband, a rice eater since...
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Martha Wild King, M.Ed.
- Mar 25, 2022
- 3 min
Finding Purpose in Your Golden Years: The Top Jobs for Retirees by Sharon Wagner
Research shows that an increasing number of older Americans are retiring. Retirement is an aspiration for many, the penultimate...
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Martha Wild King, M.Ed.
- Feb 19, 2022
- 3 min
My Real Live Catholic Marriage by Hannah Eaton
The scriptures speak of marriages occurring even till the end of time. Most of us want someone to share our life with, but too often,...
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Martha Wild King, M.Ed.
- Jan 28, 2022
- 1 min
Captain Mike's Beef Yakisoba
Every so often, Captain Mike reminisces about submarine food from his past. After all, when you are months underwater, food certainly...
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Martha Wild King, M.Ed.
- Jan 26, 2022
- 3 min
Red-Dot-Goal in 2022
Each New Year engenders a hopefully better version of YOU! However, wouldn't it be great to become your best version in 2022? Catholic...
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Martha Wild King, M.Ed.
- Nov 12, 2021
- 2 min
Give a Parsley Jar for Christmas
Christmas is a time to give as Jesus gave for us. The trouble is most of us have zero ideas of what to give to our loved ones and...
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Martha Wild King, M.Ed.
- Oct 29, 2021
- 2 min
Save $ with a Frugal Frittata
Food prices have gone up by 5.3% since August 2020, and the average cost of food per month for one person eating only from home is about...
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Martha Wild King, M.Ed.
- Sep 24, 2021
- 4 min
45 Years with Jesus
Since 1976, forty-five years of daily walking with Christ has gone quickly, and the primary lesson I've gleaned is surrender and trust. ...
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