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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 nice thing about the new chairs is that they’re stackable which will make winter storage so much easier.

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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 don’t want to make our families miserable with bland meals, boring snacks, and not enough food in the house, but we must stay on budget. We’re heading into grilling season and I always find this to be an easier time of year for me to plan a menu. Also, my husband gets more involved with cooking since he loves to grill.

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Yes Virginia, There is a Money Tree

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You have to plant it, feed it, water it and care for it to make it grow big enough to notice. Put your roots into healthy soil and suck up the best nutrients you can find. You don’t have to make hundreds of thousands of dollars, you just have to have some money left over after taking care of your obligations. Keep saving.

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

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When my husband and I got married, we were making hardly any money. working full time at a low-paying job and going to grad school full time, while my husband was working multiple jobs just to help us make ends meet. we still weren’t making enough money to cover all of our monthly bills. 3 – Make time for fun!

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