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5 Steps to Saving Money Using Just Envelopes

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This number will be a personal choice based on dietary needs, where you live, household size, and how much you will realistically cook at home vs. dine out. Now that you have your budgets, go to the bank or ATM and withdraw that amount in cash. Step 3: Fill Your Envelope.

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Four Easy Ways to Save on Basic Necessities

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

While some families are doing this while living comfortably, others are forced to make spending cuts just to survive until the next paycheck hits the bank. Most restaurant-style meals are easy to prepare at home at a fraction of the cost, and you are able to control what ingredients are included.

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How this Couple Eliminated $180,000 of Debt in 12 Months!

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Knowing our bank account was empty, I was hoping that one of our maxed out credit cards would have enough room to get him $20 bucks worth of gas to get him to work the next day. We started cooking at home more, a big issue for us was eating out. So we would cook at home and take leftovers for lunch the next day.

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Creating Your First Herb Garden: Picking the Right Herbs

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Having fresh herbs on hand is a delicious way I like to spice up my cooking at home. I make sure I always have a variety of herbs on hand without breaking the bank by keeping my own container garden. Even if you are a beginning gardener, there are plenty of herbs that are easy to grow and have a lot of uses in the kitchen.

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Keeping it Simple: Strategies for Financial Security

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

This can be as simple as forgoing dinner out sometimes and cooking at home more; taking your lunch from home sometimes instead of always buying it; and the oldie but goodie – giving up one expensive Starbucks coffee a day. One of the simplest things you can do is to educate yourself about financial matters.

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