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How I’m Managing our Family Budget during the Pandemic

Family Balance Sheet

Our business has definitely been affected with no end in sight. This is not an elective, fun, no-spend month like what we did in January to find funds for our summer vacation. My first reaction was to hop on Amazon to order another machine but I stopped myself. Stop all non-essential spending–cold turkey.

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Meet a Reader | AF in Virginia

The Frugal Girl

I didn’t get any financial education from my parents, but I did take an elective financial education course in college and it went in one ear an other the other, unfortunately. Your toy kitchen story reminded me that once, I ordered a set of stainless steel cups on Amazon. It’s food that we have that I’ve cooked or otherwise acquired

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Totally Money Blog Carnival #18 – 6 Ways to Save Money Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

He definitely gives you something to think about. They are definitely worth a try. If you have been to the grocery store anytime over the course of past few months then you have definitely seen how food prices have escalated. We have something similar in Canada and it definitely motivates you to save. Time to start!