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Go Green and Save Money with Energy Efficient Appliances

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Energy Star rated refrigerators use 40% less energy than the pre-1993 models and 15% less than a 2001 model. One last word on refrigerators – save more money and help the environment by turning off that second fridge. Use the most energy-efficient cycles to save power and water, which in turn saves you money.

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Our Family Finances Update: January 2021

Family Balance Sheet

We found over $1600 in extra cash…and on the other side…well, you should scroll down for the details! Found Money in January: $1681. Found money can be found from various sources, such as rebates, refunds, online sales, or even the ground. We think we’ll use the money towards summer vacation.

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2019 Debt Freedom Plan Update

Family Balance Sheet

After years of scrimping and saving and not spending extra money on things, we have achieved the biggest financial goal we have ever set for ourselves in our 19 years of marriage. We engaged in many strategies to find extra money to put towards the debt: We cut cable TV and our land line. We can now move on to other financial goals.

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How to Make a Two Dollar Seventy Five Cent Centerpiece

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

BUT we didn’t want to spend a gob of money on them. The bottles were green and I needed a color that would blend with the bottle as well as one I could use with black and white photos. 2000′s Attack on America (9/11/2001). How I made centerpieces for $2.70 1930′s Amelia Earharts disappearance.

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How We Paid off Six Figures of Debt

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Our business was doing very well, and we were excited about the opportunity to own a property outside of our home. As hard as it was to do, we stopped contributing to our retirement for about three years and applied that money to these loans. My husband drives a 2012 Nissan that we bought used in 2017 to replace a 2001 Honda Civic.

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Our 2017 Debt Freedom Plan Update

Family Balance Sheet

It wasn’t that we had friction over money in our marriage, but as the business & Family Office Manager , I had taken on the stress of that cash flow crisis and tried to work it all out by myself. Fast Forward to 2016: In reality 2016 went fairly well, but we had some unexpected business expenses. We bought our home in 2001.

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Shower Mom With Love Giveaway – Day 3 – Comfort Gifts For Mom

Nicoles Nickels

Developed for baking and beverages, our Natural Cocoa Powder is made from perfectly roasted and well-fermented beans. Newman’s Own Organics was established as a division of Newman’s Own in 1993, and became a separate company in late 2001. Product Price: $9.95/6 6 canister oz. Packaged with recipe ideas in a 6 oz.

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