I found a manicurist down the street that charges just $10 for the works! LA California Nails. Pedicures are $20...that's still more than I'm willing to pay on my feet.
Hey, that's worth a try! $10 sounds good.
I still say that you should treat yourself to a pedicure now and again. It's a pampering thing that we chickies should enjoy once in a while. :-)
You're not getting fingernail extensions or anything, right? If you ever should, make sure they don't use MMAs - those do really bad things and they're not supposed to be used. I think it's a fingernail glue. If they're reputable they shouldn't use them.