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The Easiest Ways to Save Money on Household Expenses

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Saving on Grocery Bills. A good part of our monthly income is spent on grocery shopping, and the budget may even go higher depending on whether it’s a holiday or a birthday where you need to feed more people. Eating out harms you in two ways. Find out any similar places or situations where you can make cuts.

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Interview with a Self-Made Millionaire

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

But, I can’t believe people are making big bucks telling other people how to control their spendthrift ways, or sharing how to shave a few cents off a grocery bill. Eating out or going to a movie were once a year events. Instead of spending his birthday check for $10, my husband put it in savings – every single time.

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What We Ate this Week on a Budget 11.13.15

Family Balance Sheet

But we had a lot to celebrate this week, both my husband and my mother celebrated their birthdays and my daughters hosted some friends for a sleepover. these 15 tips to save money when eating out. Sunday: After church we went to lunch with my extended family to celebrate my mom’s birthday.

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$25 Restaurant Gift Certificates for Only $4 + 15% Cash Back!

Couponing 101

These are great to get for birthday dinners, date nights, and even gifts! Many require you spend a certain amount in order to use the gift certificate (for example, to use your $25 certificate you might be required to spend $35) and will automatically add gratuity to your bill prior to discount. Read the terms.

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How Krystal and Josh paid off $80k in 4 years!

Family Balance Sheet

medical bills, a small credit card, both of our cars, and student loans. burden for us at first were the medical bills. out and it gave us the momentum we needed to focus on all of our other. we still weren’t making enough money to cover all of our monthly bills. because we aren’t eating out.

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20 Tips for Frugal Living

For the Mommas

Eat out less. One of the biggest expenses you probably incur is eating out. The average person spends over $2,000 a year on eating out. Instead of eating out, pack your lunch. And if you’re not paying your bill in full every month, you’re paying a lot of extra money in interest.

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Dining Out On A Budget – Restaurant.com & Reserve Philly

For the Mommas

Do you like to dine out? I love to eat out, but I hate how expensive it can be. Sure, you can find coupons for the chain restaurants on a regular basis, but when you are celebrating a milestone birthday, or a special day you might want to go somewhere nicer. I typically use coupons and try to find specials. 62.00 + tip.