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NOVEMBER 18, 2016

It’s Frugal Friday: A recap of how we frugal-ed our way through the week so that we have more money to put towards our financial goals. Friday: Homemade Ham & Bean Soup , homemade sugar-free applesauce This soup takes some time from start to finish, but I work from home on Fridays, so I had the time.

Frugal 100

Frugal Cheap Fridays Win 100

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NOVEMBER 4, 2016

It’s Frugal Friday: A recap of how we frugal-ed our way through the week so that we have more money to put towards our financial goals. Friday: Grilled sausages, spinach salad, homemade applesauce. Our home was built in 1969 with baseboard electric heat, which equals pretty high electric bills in the winter.

Frugal 100

Frugal Fridays Ebates Credit Cards 100

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OCTOBER 18, 2019

We ran the numbers of the purchase and they looked great on paper, but paper doesn’t account for a new server, a roof leak, unexpected medical bills, and other calamities. To ease my anxiety about our new loans, we took the Financial Peace University home course and it changed how we thought about debt. Our 2019 Financial Goal.

Debt 100

Debt 2019 Financial Goals Emergency Fund 100

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2017

It’s a tight budget and I failed miserably over the summer, but we have lots of financial goals, so I need to get it back in line. Friday: My youngest daughter’s elementary school is having a back-to-school potluck picnic. Want to lower your grocery bill? Our monthly grocery budget for my family of 4 is $500.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Financial Goals Tacos 100

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2017

It’s a tight budget and I failed miserably over the summer, but we have lots of financial goals, so I need to get it back in line. Friday & Saturday: It’s my 30th high school class reunion weekend and I’m spending both Friday and Saturday nights with a bunch of girlfriends that I haven’t seen in many years.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Homemade Financial Goals 100

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OCTOBER 20, 2017

It’s a tight budget and I failed miserably recently, but we have lots of financial goals, so I need to get it back in line. Friday: Grilled pork chops, sweet potatoes, garden salad. Want to lower your grocery bill? Our monthly grocery budget for my family of 4 is $500. This dinner was super easy and everyone loved it.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Leftovers Daughter 100

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OCTOBER 13, 2017

It’s a tight budget and I failed miserably recently, but we have lots of financial goals, so I need to get it back in line. Friday: We have loads of leftovers, so I will disappoint my family with leftover night. Want to lower your grocery bill? Our monthly grocery budget for my family of 4 is $500.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Leftovers Financial Goals 100