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2019 Christmas Savings Club

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I promise I won’t start reciting Christmas carols, but while the holidays are still somewhat fresh in our minds, I think it would be a good idea to start planning for Christmas 2019. Introducing the 2019 Christmas Savings Club: On the 25th of every month from January to November, I’ll share a new post for the Christmas Savings Club.

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Our Family Finances Update: January 2021

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Found money can be found from various sources, such as rebates, refunds, online sales, or even the ground. The backstory: In November 2019, my van was in need of new tires and I was debating on whether to get the new tires or start looking for a replacement vehicle. Rest assured, I will not make this a habit though.

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How We Frugal-ed in February 2020

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This is how we like our iced tea, so if you decide to make your own version, you may want more or less tea bags/sugar. When on sale, it costs me about 50 cents to make a pitcher of iced tea vs. at least $2.50 It was Sept 17, 2019 and I have about 1/3 box left. You will need to experiment until you get your desired taste.

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