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Welcome to Adventures of a Frugal Teacher Mom (AFTM)!


My name is Natalie Chustz, and I am from Cajun country also known as south Louisiana. I am an educator teaching young learners at a small Catholic school and a mom to an active two-year-old. I enjoy all things educational technology, photography, traveling, camping (or glamping), wine, and just enjoying the little things in life. I have a big family with three brothers and three sisters; therefore, family time is the best time in my opinion. 


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Just recently, during a huge shopping trip finding huge sales after Christmas, I found a new hobby…. PUZZLES! Who would have thought!?!? It is actually a great stress reliever, especially if you have a glass of wine or two or completing with family or friends. I completed my first puzzle on New Years. It only took two days since I had huge help from the family. 



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After a few adventures in 2020 (the pandemic year), a colleague gave me a bright idea. She commented on a post on Facebook and the idea was born… A BLOG! Me?!?!? A writer, no way! I just love sharing my adventures… and saving money! After some prayer and thought, I thought why not?  Here we are today… I am drafting/posting my first post. 



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I hope you enjoy my stories of my adventures, my frugal shopping trips, and some laughs here and there! 


XOXO, 

A.F.T.M 


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