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How We Frugal-ed in January!

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Welcome to my first “How We Frugal-ed” recap of 2020. I started a new grocery shopping routine in January and it is working out splendidly! On Friday morning, I pull into the drive through during my allotted time and my groceries are placed in the back of my car. from my Ibotta (grocery saving app).

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Our 2023 Financial Goals

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In 2020, our financial goals were to read, research, and understand both college and retirement planning. After our mortgage, grocery spending is our next largest expense. At the end of 2022, I totaled the year’s worth of groceries and was blown away by the number. I spent about $870/month on groceries.

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How We Frugal-ed in February 2020

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Frugal Kitchen in February: Curbside Pick-up: I continued my new grocery routine in February. On Friday morning, I pull into the drive-through during my allotted time and my groceries are placed in the back of my car. In the past, I made my meal plan and grocery shopped on Sundays. My Favorite Cashback Grocery Apps.

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