Thefrugalgirl iconThefrugalgirlJul 29, 2026

Five things making my life easier/better

A gentler alarm sound After many months of being jarred into consciousness by an obnoxious alarm sound, it occurred to me that I could change it. I selected a peaceful little piano alarm sound, and now my work days are starting on a gentler note (quite literally!)...

Five things making my life easier/better

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A gentler alarm sound After many months of being jarred into consciousness by an obnoxious alarm sound, it occurred to me that I could change it.

I selected a peaceful little piano alarm sound, and now my work days are starting on a gentler note (quite literally!)...

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A gentler alarm sound After many months of being jarred into consciousness by an obnoxious alarm sound, it occurred to me that I could change it. I selected a peaceful little piano alarm sound, and now my work days are starting on a gentler note (quite literally!)...

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