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Where I found money in February

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I have used the extra money to pay off debt, fund family trips, or build up our Christmas savings. My daughter outgrew the set and we put the money towards a new set for her. Over the years, I have found money through rebates, refunds, online sales, and even the ground. Yep, I found a $20 bill on a morning run at the beach!

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A Goal Without a Plan is Just a Wish

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When a building in our town went into foreclosure in 2012, we considered the opportunity to own. We crunched the numbers, spoke with our accountant, and after much deliberation and negotiation, we bought the building that summer. Our business was doing well and it seemed like the right time for us to buy.

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Family Camping @ Avalon Campground

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The big red building in the pic below is a multi-purpose room where they hold dance parties, bingo, craft nights, and other activities. If you have a travel trailer, you might not hear too much, but we hear everything in the popup. Cape May Point : You can see the lighthouse in the pic below poking out between my daughters.

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How our Debt Freedom Plan Prepared Us for the Pandemic

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And I was pregnant with our youngest daughter, so what should have been a joyous year was quite a stressful one. We spent the next few years building our savings back up to the level we had prior to 2007. How to Build your Emergency Fund. It was a scary time for us. What got us through financially? Our emergency fund.

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Take Control of Your Retirement Planning in 2016

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As the mother of two young daughters I can totally relate to delusional thoughts about fairies as I have been waiting for the cleaning fairy to stop by for years. Do you want to travel? My husband and I envision ourselves traveling in an RV during our retirement. This post is sponsored by Chris Hogan and Retire Inspired.

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20 Fun & Budget-Friendly Summer Activities

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It was awesome and we plan to take our kids this summer now that our youngest daughter is riding a bike. My daughters have a lemonade stand every summer during our neighborhood’s yard sale. Build, Grow, Craft & Read. Check out the summer activities at these stores: Lowe’s Build and Grow Clinics.

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Meet a Reader | Mary from Reflections Around the Campfire

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Our daughter is 24 and was adopted from Eastern Europe when she was one week short of a year old. He married the love of his life almost two years ago, so now we have a daughter-in-law, too. The photos included with this post are mainly from our travel adventures. One is travel; the other is outdoor gear and equipment.