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

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Trap rain water and use to water your plants and garden. Choose drought tolerant plants for your landscape. Buying a coffee is a guilty splurge for me, but to be honest, the particular coffee shop brand that I love is sold in grocery stores, like Giant. Brew your coffee at home and take it along with you in a travel mug.

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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

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4 – Skip the AM drive thru and eat breakfast at home. If you find yourself hitting the drive thru on your way to work, start making your breakfast and brewing your coffee at home. 6 – Eat dinner at home. I am very picky about what I buy second hand, and I still find brand new or hardly worn clothing.