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How We Frugal-ed through April 2020

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April 2020 might go down as the most frugal month of my lifetime. I also put quite a bit in the freezer for later use and made ham stock from the bone for homemade ham and bean soup. I’ll grill them for our Salad Bar nights and also make my Crispy Parmesan Chicken Tenders. More frugal shenanigans! So easy and yummy.

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How We’re Using Upromise to Save for College

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I don’t recall why I never used the account, but I guess it just slipped my mind. Hello, 2020. My oldest was in eighth grade and one of my goals for 2020 was to start saving consistently for both daughters’ college education. Use a Upromise Mastercard. It averages out to about $72 a month.

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How We Frugal-ed in November 2020

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Luckily, I found two pairs at Old Navy that were 50% off sale making them $17.50 Great price, but I couldn’t use the coupon, so I did some more shopping and picked up $20 worth of stocking stuffers. I used coupons and shopped through the Rakuten portal and got a lot of deals at their favorite stores. Yes, please!

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2020 Entertainment Coupon Books $12.00 Shipped

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2020 Entertainment Coupon Books $12.00 Use code: LEAP at Shop.Entertainment.com! Use promo code LEAP for 15% off. Pa: $24.00 + free shipping – makes it only $12.00 Pa: $24.00 + free shipping – makes it only $12.00 Continue reading 2020 Entertainment Coupon Books $12.00 Shipped at FTM.

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My Word for 2021

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After 2019, I had a lot of hope for finding a word for 2020 but struggled to find one that was meaningful to me. After writing some financial goals that had a lot to do with researching topics, such as retirement and college savings strategies, I realized that maybe my word for 2020 was READ. Read: My 2020 Financial Goals.

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2024 Trending Travel Products

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I've just returned from the Travel Goods Show, which I haven't been to since 2020 (it was cancelled the following two years and I couldn't justify a trip to Chicago last year) and it's back in Las Vegas and under a new group of organizers. For so long, every bag was made by men for men and you just got a box with a zipper and no innovation.

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7 of the Best Money-Making Apps of 2024

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For those looking to make money in an easily accessible way, apps provide plenty of avenues to consider. You can use your smartphone to take surveys, pick up a side gig , sell your unwanted stuff and more. Here’s the scoop on seven free money-making apps. Cons: Making money can be a slow process.

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