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Nicola Alesandrini
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Nicola Alesandrini is a Bay Area native who loves the outdoors, crafting, and all things frugal. She lives in Oakland with her husband and two young children, enjoying the perks of the East Bay. When she's not playing or crafting with her kids, you can find her online at whichname.blogspot.com.


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Friday, November 20th, 2009 · 2 comments
One gift, available to many, is public education. It varies by country and within the U.S., by state, but almost...
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Wednesday, November 18th, 2009 · 1 comment
The holidays are upon us now and many of us get to savor a little time off from work. While you may desperately...
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Friday, November 13th, 2009 · 4 comments
I wrote previously about frugal activities to do with kids. The suggestions in Part 1 were more resource oriented. Where does one find lists of...
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Sunday, November 8th, 2009
When my second child was born and my grant-funded job ended nearly two years ago, I suddenly found myself with more limited income and more time with...
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Have you ever found yourself 5 hours into a faucet repair, struggling to finish at midnight, on a night you have a presentation at 8:00 am the next...
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Equally fun to celebrating Halloween, is the celebration of Dia de Los Muertos (the Day of the Dead), currently honored on November 1st and 2nd, in...
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There are so many spooky activities to participate in tomorrow and Saturday, but perhaps a favorite for all ages is...
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I know a number of people coming into the Halloween home stretch who still don't have costumes, myself included! If you find yourself in a similar...
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As we gear up to Halloween, plan ahead to make the most of your Halloween pumpkin. Fresh foods always tastes best, so try using your pumpkin...
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If one is looking for frugal entertainment, education, care, or facilities, one has to look no further than the City of Oakland Office of Parks and...
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