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Everyday Changes that Save Money & Help our Planet + a $25 GIANT FOOD STORES Gift Card Giveaway

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However, there are simple things we can do every day that help Mother Earth by using less energy, sending less trash to the land fills, and conserving our natural resources. And the bonus to starting these new habits is that you can save quite a bit of money too. 6 Everyday Changes that Save Money & Help our Planet.

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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. Restaurants can be a huge drain on any budget, but there are ways to enjoy a meal out without spending a lot of money. We are now more committed to save money and we eat mostly at home, BUT we do enjoy at a few meals out each month.

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5 Frugal DIY Halloween Decor Ideas

Saving Cents With Sense

It is so cheap, usually $1 for a big bag at your local dollar store. Craft with what Mother Nature gives you. You can then frame the arrangement in a simple orange or black frame (spray paint a dollar store or thrift store frame to get this look) and you have instant art! Get spraying!

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

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My absolute #1 way for saving money at the grocery store is to PLAN OUR MEALS. When you walk into a grocery store with a plan, you eliminate impulse & duplicate purchases. We are now more committed to saving the money and we eat mostly at home, BUT we do enjoy at least one meal out each month.

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Organize Your Home

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

When I ran the church’s Mothers Day Out program we had a huge room for the toddlers with bookcases that had cubby holes for toys. It is just common sense and most of us do it most of the time. Look for those items that seem out of place and find a new spot for them. Label where things go. Get Organized'

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Meet a Reader | AF in Virginia

The Frugal Girl

How did you get interested in saving money? My mother was loving and worked so hard to provide for us, but it was frequently a struggle to get food, keep heat on, and other necessities. My mother was loving and worked so hard to provide for us, but it was frequently a struggle to get food, keep heat on, and other necessities.

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