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How To Re-use Common Items

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We also used the 40 year old burnt orange coffee pot to make coffee that day as well as the 20 year old ice chest and 25 year old rain ponchos from the local amusement park, old plastic forks and spoons, unused condiment packages from fast food restaurant stops and plastic tablecloths used at last years wedding shower.

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Christmas Savings Club | August Meeting

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On with the August meeting. How did I do in August? At the beginning of August, I was $100 short from June when we used some of our Christmas savings for gifts that were needed that month. I also needed to come up with August''s goal of $100 for a total of $200 for the month.

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How We Frugal-ed in July 2022

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We’ve seen higher grocery and fuel bills lately, so we’re upping our frugal game to help the budget. Our financial goals are still important to us and we want to hit them regardless of the rising prices. Related reading: 10 Ways to Save at Giant Food Stores. I’m not sure yet if I will continue in August.

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How to Save Money at Silver Dollar City

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Food and drink and some entertainment venues are extra. Also like most theme parks, entrance fees, souvenirs, food and drink can be very expensive. We went the first week of August, when summer was still in full swing. Tickets for $30 each, but valid only for use on Thursdays. How did you save money? Exploring a New Town.

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Summer Fun Guide 2017

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Every Wednesday from May 31 – August 30, I’ll share ideas, tips, and recipes to help you create a summer that your family will always remember. It all started when my daughters were very small and were having a hard time grasping time and how long they had to wait until our beloved late August beach vacation. staycations.

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Start Planning and Budgeting for Summer TODAY!

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Swap with another family who could use a date night too. Get out on the Rail Trails – Rail trails are old railway lines that have been converted to multi-use paths designed for pedestrian, bicycle, skating, equestrian, and/or light motorized traffic. Summer Food: Our diet changes over the summer. 40 Summer Desserts.

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Tips for Visiting Disney World in September

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Dates: Select nights from August 12 to October 31, 2022. Wear your best costume and enjoy themed food at select restaurants, Trick-or-Treat stations, dance parties, the “Boo-to-You” Halloween parade, event-exclusive merch, and Disney’s Not-So-Spooky Spectacular, which might be the best fireworks show at Disney!