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Christmas Savings Club | May 2019

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Welcome to the 2019 Christmas Savings Club. On the 25th of every month from January to November in 2019, I will hold a virtual meeting on the blog to give updates on our progress, motivate one another, and help all of us save for a cash Christmas. I found our $100 in a variety of ways: We had a yard sale. How did I do in May?

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How We Frugal-ed in February 2020

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The math: I stock up when I see a box of 72 Tetley decaffeinated tea bags on sale for $2.50 and a box of 20 Celestial Seasonings tea bags on sale for $2.50. 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.

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Have a Mindful March!

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We made one big financial goal for 2019 and are striving and working hard to make progress. Our goal for 2019 is NOT to feel deprived, but rather find creative ways to get through the year without unnecessary spending. It’s March 1, and I declare it Mindful March. 5 – Find Extra Cash. How much cash can you find?

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