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Introducing the 2015 Choose Thrift First Challenge

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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. In 2015, the monthly challenge will be Choose Thrift First. Can I find what I need at a second hand or thrift store?

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5 Easy Budget Categories to Reduce

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And my absolute #1 way to save money at the grocery store is to PLAN OUR MEALS. If you make this one simple change, you will reduce your grocery spending substantially. When you walk into a grocery store with a plan, you eliminate impulse & duplicate purchases. Meal planning really is that effective.

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Reduce Your Spending in 3 Budget Categories | 31 Days to Organize Your Finances

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Groceries. I talk a lot about grocery spending on this blog. My absolute #1 way for saving money at the grocery store is to PLAN OUR MEALS. If you make this one simple change, you will reduce your grocery spending. Thrift : I regularly stop by my favorite local thrift store and find crazy bargains.

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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

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2 – Reduce your grocery spending without sacrificing quality. Can you answer this question, how much do you spend on groceries each month? If you do not know the answer, then there is a good chance you are over spending. The easiest way to reduce your grocery spending is to plan your meals.

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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

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2 – Reduce your grocery spending without sacrificing quality. Do you know how much you spend on groceries each month? Groceries is the easiest budget category to overspend. It’s also very easy to reduce your grocery spending just by planning your meals. 23 – Flip your thrifty finds.

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Ten Paper Products To Cross Off Your Grocery List | Kitchen Economics Link Up

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Try replacing some paper products on your list with cloth and re-usable products that you probably have around the house and you will not only reduce your grocery spending, but you will also reduce your waste. Instead of using aluminum foil or plastic wrap to cover casseroles and leftovers, store the food in re-usable containers.

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The Final Day of 31 Days to Find $1000 ~ How Did You Do?

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Day 14: Reduce Your Grocery Spending without Sacrificing Quality. Day 16: Shop Thrift or Consignment Stores. Day 11: Cancel Your Cable TV. Day 12: How to Get a FREE Gym Membership. Day 13: Update #2. Day 15: Skip the AM Drive-Thru and Eat Breakfast at Home. Day 17: Find FREE or Low Cost Family Entertainment.

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