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Where I found EXTRA Money in May 2021

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This past winter I cleaned out closets and drawers in my quest to minimize and downsize our stuff and donated everything to the thrift store, rather than hold on to it for the spring sale. Oh well, I thought–I can sleep in that weekend. February 2021 – I found $3433.68. My husband had other ideas.

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How We Frugal-ed in February 2020

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We want to live WELL on LESS Money. Frugal Kitchen in February: Curbside Pick-up: I continued my new grocery routine in February. This new routine only costs me $3 for the pick-up and I’m finding it’s well worth it. Thrifty Finds in February: I try to hit up my favorite thrift store at least once a month.

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Wait, Don’t Buy That Yet!

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Spending our precious and all too limited time searching online and in stores. Sometimes, as we shop we see things we would like to own and decide to treat ourselves with a gift or two as well. So, hey, I guess I can take the tax reduction next year as well as this! ABC News recommended waiting until February or March to buy.

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Should You Learn To Sew?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

The Women in World History website reported the following as Evidence Taken by Children’s Employment Commission February 1841: “Miss — has been for several years in the dress-making business…The common hours of business are from 8 a.m. I believe that your opportunity cost would be too great as well. til 11 P.M

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How our Debt Freedom Plan Prepared Us for the Pandemic

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Our small business was going well, so we said so long to renting office space and purchased a commercial property in the summer of 2012. January & February 2020 – Life is good! Leading up to it, we thought we were golden. Yep, life was good. We were feeling pretty good about the new year.

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P.E.P. for the Week of January 24-28, 2010- Adjustment Edition

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Well, I signed up for 2 of the 3 I need to complete which are to take place this weekend and one other weekend in February. Well, plans have had to change. Being Frugal tells us how we can rock the thrift stores. As some of you know, one of my goals for 2011 is to become a certified fitness professional.

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One Month of Spending Zero

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Feel free to start halfway through, or even have a February no-spend challenge! What we’re NOT paying for: • Groceries • Household Items • Clothing • Meals Out • Entertainment How we’ll manage: Eat from the Pantry/Freezer We have a very well-stocked freezer and pantry, of which we’ll be taking advantage. Challenge accepted!