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Six Eco-friendly Ways to Save Money for You and Your Family

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And, when you find yourself in the market for a new (or used) car, don’t worry about spending a little extra for an energy efficient vehicle because it will almost assuredly save money in the long-run by cutting gas consumption. Both paper coupons and paper bills are things of the past. Energy efficient tax credits. Go Digital.

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Everyday Changes that Save Money & Help our Planet + a $25 GIANT FOOD STORES Gift Card Giveaway

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This post and giveaway are sponsored by GIANT Food Stores. However, there are simple things we can do every day that help Mother Earth by using less energy, sending less trash to the land fills, and conserving our natural resources. So we’re helping the environment and saving money…it’s a win-win.

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10 Ways to Save at Giant Food Stores

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This post is sponsored by Giant Food Stores and Savory Magazine. As the home manager, my mission is to serve my family quality and tasty food on our limited budget. So I was really excited this past summer when Giant Food Stores launched Savory Magazine. 10 Ways to Save at Giant Food Stores. Use Grocery Apps.

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5 Ways to Lower Your Monthly Bills

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I myself struggled for many years paying my own bills, but have since found numerous ways to save money. I have been able to save on things like food, gas, and clothing. If you’re lacking on equipment front, check out Amazon for some great deals on appliances. Here are some examples: Stop eating out on the weekend.

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How Downsizing to an Apartment Has Saved Us Money

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We have a smaller place, and we use less energy to keep it comfortable. Our gas and electric bills have been smaller since we moved. On top of that, we are using less electricity in general since the apartment has numerous windows and an open floor plan. That usually translates to using fewer resources as well.

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8 Action Steps for a Frugal February!

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We could really use an intentional month of frugalness to reset our mindset. If you’re new to writing a budget, read: How to Start a Budget (and be successful at it!) 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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10 Ideas to Find Cash for Christmas

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The Christmas season is upon us. The season of family, faith, food, and…shopping… collective sigh… The spending part of Christmas can get crazy, so I’ve come up with a list of ideas to find some extra cash for your Christmas spending if you’re coming up short. I use this spreadsheet every year.

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