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How We Frugal-ed in January!

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I drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt, pepper, and/or other seasonings and roast at 350 until cooked through, approximately 20+ minutes, it depends on the types of foods I’m roasting. My goal was to eliminate all unnecessary spending. It was an easy goal, because I stayed out of the stores. to a No Spend January.

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Meet a Reader | Mid-Atlantic Julia

The Frugal Girl

In my free time I enjoy canning and preserving food (well, I enjoy the results of it, ha!), What’s the “why” behind your money-saving efforts? Being frugal allows me to stay at home with our little ones, which was always a goal of mine, and my husband has been very supportive of that.

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Christmas Savings Club | August Meeting

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On the 25th of every month from January to November in 2013, I''m holding a virtual meeting for the Christmas Savings Club. The goal for this monthly accountability meeting is to give updates on our progress, motivate one another, and help all of us save for a cash Christmas. Happy 4 months til Christmas!

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How to Save Money From Salary Without Sacrificing Your Lifestyle

Penny Pinchin' Mom

But think about how much you would be saving in terms of transport, drinks, food, entertainment, and the potential bail money should things get out of hand. Consider going for a certificate of deposit, a high-yield savings account, or a money market fund.

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Ways to Save Money on a Tight Budget

Saving Everyday

If you’re looking for ways to save money on a tight budget, we’ve got you covered! Follow these tips, and you’ll reach your goal in no time! Christmas is right around the corner, so if you’re looking for ways to save money on a tight budget, we’re here to help! Sell it and save it!

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Grocery Budget Challenge | July & August

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The Goal of the Grocery Budget Challenge is to be creative with our meal planning and grocery shopping so that we do not over-spend. We don’t want to make our families miserable with bland meals, boring snacks, and not enough food in the house, but we must stay on budget.

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Post Holiday Lifestyle Detox

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I have not put a dime into my savings accounts for over a month. It’s not just spending on Christmas gifts that drained my wallet so fast; dinners out, entertaining, alcohol, food, small home items (ie a Christmas table cloth, wine glass charms), and general financial indulgences all put a serious hold on my financial goals.

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