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Stock Up & Save With Pre-Holiday Grocery Sales | Kitchen Economics Link Up

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I stock up my freezer, pantry and I like to buy extra to donate to the food bank. Welcome to the Kitchen Economics Link Up ~ Cost Cutting Tips to Help You Save Money in the Kitchen. I'm looking forward to reading your tips and saving some money in the kitchen. What other holiday bargains do you stock up on?

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Saving Your Pennies For A Rainy Day

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We have all heard that age old adage “save your pennies for a rainy day,” but many of us never do it. Saving money can be a bit of a difficult challenge, especially if you are in a household that lives paycheck to paycheck like so many do. How To Save. It is challenging to save, and it does take diligence.

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The Economics of Selecting Vacation Days

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Kinda nice – and you still have 3 in the bank! How To Save on Vacation Costs. Instead of using 5 vacation days on 1 trip, simply use 2 vacation days – use Saturday, Sunday, and Monday – and you have yourself a 5 day vacation. One Week Vacation. For the same reasons I recommend people not blog every day in fear of burnout.

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Stock Up on Thanksgiving Turkey Deals | Kitchen Economics

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I will take advantage of that deal too and send the turkey to the food bank. This year, Wegman's is offering whole, frozen turkeys at.39/lb 39/lb when you spend $25 or more. There is a limit of one per customer. Outside of the free turkey promotion, that is the best price that I have seen.

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7 Steps to an Organized Pantry | Kitchen Economics

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Donate any food that you probably won’t eat and is not outdated to a food bank. My coffee is stored right by the machine and all of my baking supplies are stored right above the counter where I use my mixer. Face the food labels forward for easy viewing. Alphabetize your herbs and spices. Discard any outdated food.

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Should You Save Or Invest Your Money?

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In today’s tight economic climate, many people wonder what is the best method of improving their financial position. In this article we will look at the pros and cons of saving and investing, as well as reducing debt, as a means of gaining financial security. What Is Saving? A dollar saved, as they say, is a dollar earned.

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What Is National Financial Literacy Month?

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6 percent of households in the United States are unbanked or underbanked and, so have missed opportunities for savings, lending, and basic financial services ( according to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation). According to the resolution: Twenty-five.6