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How We Frugal-ed in August 2022

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My found money in August was made up of a lot of little amounts and unfortunately, was not as high as in previous months. I’m always looking for ways to save my family money to not only help us get through current higher food and gas prices but also to help us achieve our big financial goals. My Frugal Shenanigans!

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Christmas Savings Club | August September 2019

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My monthly goal is $100. How did I do in August & September: I’ve been focusing on our Christmas budget all year–since 1/25 when I started this club. If you came up short prior to September, find your monthly savings goal for October and any shortfall from February – September. There is some time to get creative.

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Our Big Financial Goal for 2016

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It has been my obsession goal since we found ourselves in a dicey situation back in August 2013. SO THIS WILL BE THE YEAR…YAY… WOOHOO… BUT……in order to reach our goal by the end of the year, we need to find/earn more money than we currently are able to come up with each month.

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Christmas Savings Club | August Meeting

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The goal for this monthly accountability meeting is to give updates on our progress, motivate one another, and help all of us save for a cash Christmas. On with the August meeting. How did I do in August? Our monthly goal for Christmas savings is $100. To achieve this, I attempted a pantry challenge in August.

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5 Steps to Succeeding Your Goals

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As I planned my goals for 2012, I realized that I made only one goal for myself in 2011. I was racing to beat my personal goal of a 10 minute mile pace. Over the course of 2011, I learned some lessons about myself and how I respond to goals. 5 Steps to Succeeding Your Goals. 5 Steps to Succeeding Your Goals.

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A Goal Without a Plan is Just a Wish

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I manage the finances for our business and our family and by August 2013, I felt the weight of the situation. At my age, my parents had 20 years of kid-free living ahead of them to focus on their own career goals and to save for their retirement. Our business is again thriving. We are communicating regularly.

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Grocery Budget Challenge | July & August

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The Goal of the Grocery Budget Challenge is to be creative with our meal planning and grocery shopping so that we do not over-spend. How Did We Do in July & August? How did you do in July and August? Lately when I see my bill at the check out, I’m shocked at how few groceries are actually going home with me.

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