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How We Saved in April 2017

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Did you save BIG in April? In April, we saved quite a bit of money by comparison shopping, and choosing thrift first. i can’t wait to see if there is a noticeable difference in our water and electric bills. April’s Thrift Store Finds. They have 50% off the entire store every Wednesday.

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Where I found EXTRA Money in May 2021

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Yep, I found a $20 bill while running on the beach! This past winter I cleaned out closets and drawers in my quest to minimize and downsize our stuff and donated everything to the thrift store, rather than hold on to it for the spring sale. April 2021 – I found $715.62. Finding extra money is a game for me.

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Christmas Savings Club | May 2019

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In March, I added $70 in $1 bills that I had been setting aside for the past year. Last year, a friend of mine on Facebook shared that she saves $1 bills that have Federal Reserve letters that match the first letter of her kids’ names. I added the check to our savings. It was a pretty easy month to find the cash. How did I do in May?

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

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This post and giveaway are sponsored by GIANT Food Stores. April 22 marks Earth Day, the one day a year that we set aside to celebrate what’s best for our planet. Use reusable grocery bags, rather than the plastic bags to cart your groceries home from the store. Save on your Energy Bill. Conserve water.