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How We Frugal-ed in January!

Family Balance Sheet

I earned a free ham at my grocery store in December, so I baked it on New Year’s Day. I bake 4-6 at a time. We each eat a half of potato for dinner and then I have 2-4 baked potatoes left over to use in other ways during the week, such as mashed or in quesadillas. Yes, please! Cook Once, Eat Many Times!

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How To Save Money For Christmas

Teresa's Deals

There is usually enough there without us having to dig into our bank account but there are times we might need a little more. Deposit into your Savings Account – Another ways you can save money for Christmas is to deposit some money into your savings account.

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Meet a Reader | Mid-Atlantic Julia

The Frugal Girl

baking, library storytimes, and being involved in our church’s Bible study, meals for the sick, and other various ministries. I would probably add it to our savings account for house projects. In my free time I enjoy canning and preserving food (well, I enjoy the results of it, ha!), canned peaches = summer in a jar 2.

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Merry 6 Months Until Christmas! Start Planning Today.

Family Balance Sheet

It was a great strategy that first month, but I haven't been diligent enough to transfer the money to our savings account. Handmade gifts, homemade meals, home baked goods are all gifts from the heart for those hard to buy for people. I divided that number by 12 and decided that was what we would set aside each month.

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Tips for a Frugal and Eco-Friendly Spring

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

You can then use that extra money to pay off some bills, treat yourself to a post-cleaning present or put it into a savings account for a rainy day fund. Baking soda is another great ingredient to get rid of grime that can be used as either a scrubbing agent or even as a drain cleaner. Make your own cleaning products.

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Competing With Yourself To Save On Utility Bills

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Whether you put the savings in a savings account, splurge for an extra drink next time you are at a restaurant, or buy a bigger box of popcorn at the theatre, it’s important to give yourself a little bonus when you succeed at your goals. - Make sure you keep your appliances clean and free of dust and crud.

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10 Savvy Ways to Save in 2014

Saving Cents With Sense

I have many ways for you to start saving, including couponing, but before you become overwhelmed with the idea, here are 10 tips that are simple, easy and will make you one savvy shopper in 2014, so you can start saving more. 10 Savvy Ways to Save in 2014. Pay yourself first with a savings account.

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