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Baby Budgeting: How to Save for Your New Arrival

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But with careful planning and budgeting, you can still provide your little one with everything they need while saving for their future. But with a little planning and some savvy budgeting tricks, you can ensure you’re financially ready to welcome your bundle of joy. Stick to your budget and only buy what you truly need.

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Grocery Budget Challenge | February Meeting

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The Goal of the Grocery Budget Challenge is to be creative with our meal planning and grocery shopping so that we do not over-spend. 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. Action Step 1 : Plan your grocery budget for March.

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Tips and Tricks for Getting Fit on a Budget

Couponing 101

If you’re still not getting as much exercise as you think you need, you could even consider asking around to see if anyone else has dogs that need walking. Use Affordable Workout Equipment. If you’re up for an extra challenge, opt for carrying a basket or reusable bag instead of pushing a cart. Work Out from Home.

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Target Christmas Clearance Schedule

Couponing 101

If you’re wanting to shop the Christmas clearance at Target, you’ll need to know the schedule of when markdowns occur. Don’t forget to stock up on all those household and personal care items that are holiday-themed but can be used at any time. Thanks, Kosher On A Budget !

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5 Steps to Saving Money Using Just Envelopes

Couponing 101

So starting on April 1, I’m holding myself to a strict spending limit using the envelope budget method. If that sounds like a system you would benefit from, read on for my step by step guide on how to use the envelope budget method to save money. Step 1: Choose Your Target Spending Category.

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The Best Stores for Beginner Couponers

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If you are a True Coupon Newbie – meaning you have never used a coupon in your life – then I suggest you start couponing at a store where you already shop. Kroger , Walmart , Target ; it doesn’t matter. Once you get the hang of using coupons at your regular store, you can move on to other stores in your area.

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Affordable Ways to Beat the Heat This Summer

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If you’re using sprinklers to water your lawn anyway, you and your family might as well use the water to cool off before it soaks into the ground. Big stores like Walmart, Target, and Costco are often well air conditioned, so you can take a comfortable walk while perusing the aisles for bargains. Take Cold Showers.