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I'm a marketer, mom, and accomplished equestrian - not necessarily in that order. I've been at Fatwallet as lpickles since 2004 and a mom since 2006.

My biggest battle when prioritizing work, family, interests, and maintaining my own identity, is remembering to slow down and stay frugal. Watch my posts for the tips and shortcuts I'm finding for creating a healthy and fun life for myself and family, while keeping my spending - and affliction for footwear - in check.

Injured Stray Virtually Adopted by Kind Forum Members | Posted By: Laura Pagles On June 16, 2011

Congrats to The Tax Boost Giveaway Winners! | Posted By: Laura Pagles On February 17, 2011

The Sweet Walleteers' Valentines Mix Tape | Posted By: Laura Pagles On February 14, 2011

4 Not-So-Romantic Valentines Gifts for Guys | Posted By: Laura Pagles On January 25, 2011

Cheap Dates for Valentine’s Day | Posted By: Laura Pagles On January 17, 2011

Our Resolutions - What "Feels" Right to You? | Posted By: Laura Pagles On January 1, 2011

Gifts for Him - and the Backyard Pitcrew | Posted By: Laura Pagles On December 6, 2010

Top toy trends: Are they worth the mania and the MSRP? | Posted By: Laura Pagles On December 3, 2010

Black Friday 2010, hot or not? | Posted By: Laura Pagles On December 1, 2010

Black Friday ad scans, leaks, rumors...what? | Posted By: Laura Pagles On November 18, 2010

Top toy trends: Are they worth the mania and the MSRP? | Posted By: Laura Pagles On November 16, 2010

What's happening, FatWallet? 11/5/10 | Posted By: Laura Pagles On November 5, 2010

Sweatpants: All Sorts of Homemade Halloween Costumes | Posted By: Laura Pagles On September 23, 2010

FatWallet’s Favorite Zucchini Recipes | Posted By: Laura Pagles On August 10, 2010

What’s with the black Dell tab – the real dirt | Posted By: Laura Pagles On August 10, 2010

3 Gift ideas for Dad – skip the junk, remember the man | Posted By: Laura Pagles On June 18, 2010

Starting seeds takes more than toddler's attention span | Posted By: Laura Pagles On May 3, 2010

Five Mother’s Day gifts, seven minutes at hardware store | Posted By: Laura Pagles On April 19, 2010

Travel Gifts – Get Creative and Get Cheap | Posted By: Laura Pagles On March 26, 2010

Walleteers' Pot-O-Luck St. Patrick's Day Recipes | Posted By: Laura Pagles On March 17, 2010

Fame, No Fortune, and T-Shirts. All This Could Be Yours | Posted By: Laura Pagles On March 16, 2010

Shatner Delivers Cheap Travel with Child, Steerage, Steers | Posted By: Laura Pagles On March 4, 2010

Educational Outings Disguised as Free Family Entertainment | Posted By: Laura Pagles On February 11, 2010

Leveraging Hot Deals and the Finance Forum this tax season | Posted By: Laura Pagles On January 19, 2010

Yet Another Way to Rationalize New Shoes | Posted By: Laura Pagles On October 6, 2009