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Introducing the 2015 Choose Thrift First Challenge

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In 2014, the Grocery Budget Challenge encouraged us to keep our grocery spending in line and to be creative with our meal planning so that we do not over-spend. For the past two years, I have held monthly accountability challenges on the blog. In 2015, the monthly challenge will be Choose Thrift First.

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Take Control of Your Money in 2015

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We made some head way in 2014 but we have a LOOOOONNNNNGGGG way to go. In 2014, the Grocery Budget Challenge encouraged us to keep our grocery spending in line and to be creative with our meal planning so that we do not over-spend. For the past two years, I held monthly accountability challenges on the blog. Weekly Meals on a Budget.

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Our 2018 Financial Goals

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I want to challenge myself to rethink our purchases by taking advantage of more cost effective solutions, like borrowing, buying second hand, or just making do with what we already have. 2014 Update. DONE – 6/1/2014. I want to focus on being content with what I have and I’m pretty sure I’ll survive. 2017 Update.