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How We Frugal-ed in June 2023

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So we started shopping around and were shocked to find how expensive outdoor furniture has become. I accessorized with some clearance finds from Target and Sam’s and we are really happy with our new sunroom. The gift cards were for Father’s Day and some June birthday gifts. This converted to sixty cents off of gas.

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The Easiest Ways to Save Money on Household Expenses

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Now is the time to watch every penny that you spend, so that you can purchase more in the same budget or even better, put that money in emergency funds. A good part of our monthly income is spent on grocery shopping, and the budget may even go higher depending on whether it’s a holiday or a birthday where you need to feed more people.

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Grocery Budget Challenge – April Meeting

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We’re heading into grilling season and I always find this to be an easier time of year for me to plan a menu. Take into account any special occasions, such as the Mother’s Day, graduation celebrations, Memorial Day, birthdays, anniversaries, dinner parties, pot lucks, etc. May’s Assignments. How did you do in April?

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Yes Virginia, There is a Money Tree

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Put your roots into healthy soil and suck up the best nutrients you can find. My spouse was exceptionally persistent in putting every $20 birthday check into our savings account, year after year after year. We have enough to live on from other sources and an emergency fund. Mentally, physically and spiritually.

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How Krystal and Josh paid off $80k in 4 years!

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emergency fund, so we started throwing what little extra we had straight. 4 – The biggest thing is finding like-minded friends. Find friends who have some of the same. daughter’s tenth birthday. First, we will save our six-month emergency fund. Ramsey or Debt-Proof Living? towards debt.

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