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8 Action Steps for a Frugal February!

Family Balance Sheet

Do you know how much money is flowing in and out of your bank accounts? Review your spending daily to understand where your dollars are going. One way to track your spending is to log all of your purchases, bills, atm withdrawals, and any outgoing on notebook paper at the end of each day.

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Spring Cleaning Tasks to Get a Head Start On

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Each winter, I go through my pantry and make an inventory on a piece of paper, documenting each and every ingredient I have. If the ingredient stays in my pantry for longer than two months after having done this, and it’s not crossed off of my “inventory” list, I donate it to the Food Bank.

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Frugal February

Family Balance Sheet

Do you know how much money is flowing in and out of your bank accounts? Review our spending daily to understand where your dollars are going. One way to track you spending is to log all of your purchases, bills, atm withdrawals, and any outgoing on notebook paper at the end of each day.

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How to Save Money on Groceries

Family Balance Sheet

Are you spending more at the grocery store lately? Rising prices are affecting everyone’s bank account, and groceries are leading the way. Everyone is trying to figure out how to save money on groceries! With those items not on my grocery list, I’ve made more room in my grocery budget for actual food.

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How to Start a Budget (and be successful at it!)

Family Balance Sheet

Do you look at your bank account and wonder, “where did all the money go?” lined paper. receipts, statements, all upcoming bills, and any other history of your spending. I highly suggest using a separate paper calendar from your normal planner to eliminate any confusion. ” We’ve been there too.

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