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Where I found money in February

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In January 2020, we booked round-trip flights to Paris for the four of us. I donated plasma 5 times in February which is short of my goal of 8 times. I usually donate on Friday and Sunday mornings and I missed a few days due to schedule conflicts. Any money I earn from Ibotta goes back into my grocery budget.

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Children’s Music on a Budget

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Here are a few thoughts on giving your child access to music on a budget. Relatives – Great Uncle Joe may still have that trumpet he used to play and might like to donate it to a future generation! Experimenting with musical instruments should be part of every child’s growing up experience, at least in my book.

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5 Easy Budget Categories to Reduce

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The 5 Easiest Budget Categories to Reduce. They are by far the easiest & quickest category to reduce in a household budget. Restaurants can be a huge drain on any budget, but there are ways to enjoy a meal out without spending a lot of money. And my absolute #1 way to save money at the grocery store is to PLAN OUR MEALS.

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20 Fun & Budget-Friendly Summer Activities

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Here are 20 ideas that are family friendly, fun, and easy on the budget. I’ve found coupons in our community’s Bonus book and Clipper magazine for Buy 2 Games, Get 2 FREE. We love to watch a movie on the big screen, but at $7 a ticket, the whole experience can really blow the budget. Summer is here. Out & About. Go bowling.

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Moving Out – 6 Lifestyle Changes to Make Relocating Easier

Koupon Karen

Before you start packing, take the time to go through your possessions and decide what to keep, donate, or sell. Donating items to local charities is another way to lighten your load while helping others. Over the years, it’s easy to accumulate items that you no longer need or use. Decluttering can also have financial benefits.

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How We Frugal-ed in August 2022

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Another month of 2022 is in the books and another month of frugal-ing. For starters, I didn’t donate plasma this month and that is usually my biggest source of extra cash. This goes back into our medical expenses budget category. 40 wellness reimbursement from our Aflac policy. I used it on some necessities. Received $5.52

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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

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Dave Ramsey suggests in his book, The Total Money Makeover (affiliate link) , that you create a starter emergency fund of $1000. Make it a game and be creative when looking for money within your budget and finding new ways to earn extra money. Groceries is the easiest budget category to overspend. 6 – Eat dinner at home.