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Staying Positive in a Bad Situation

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

No matter how bleak your money matters might seem in the moment it will get better. Life is made up of small moments and each moment gives you the choice to see the good or the bad. Find Some Motivation – Sometimes when you are in a dark, negative place it is easy to get sucked into apathy and non-movement.

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Take Control of Your Money in 2015

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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. Weekly Meals on a Budget. Maintaining a grocery budget is a weekly process for me. When I blow off meal planning, I blow up our grocery budget.

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10 Easy Ways to Save Money

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Companies that offer telephone services, insurance, or internet services will often give you a better plan to keep you as a customer. Make a budget and Use it: Sit down with your family and come up with a budget for your essential monthly items as well as the luxuries. Here are some ideas for frugal dates and frugal family fun.