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Meet a Reader | JenRR from the Midwest

The Frugal Girl

After I had kids, I swapped that time to growing all sorts of interesting heirloom foods in my backyard. At age 12, I started saving up my allowance and babysitting money to buy Christmas gifts for other children who were less fortunate. What’s your best frugal win? Enjoying some outdoor time. Childhood joy.

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Frugal Friday: Cheap Turkeys for the Win! 11.18.16

Family Balance Sheet

39/lb turkeys at Giant Food Stores. You could buy up to 2 turkeys when you spend $25 or more, (turkeys not included). Even if you’re not hosting a big gathering, buy them. And at that price, it’s an easy way to make a big impact by donating to your local food banks. How We Saved this Week: 1. Cheap turkeys.

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The Benefits of Buying Local

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Don’t forget to enter to win an iPad 3 here at PET. We are constantly being encouraged to buy local by environmentalists and community-minded people. What are the benefits of buying local? How does buying local really help us? Here are some of the reasons why we should seriously consider buying local.

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Five Frugal Things | Oy, that exam!

The Frugal Girl

So, I broke my years-long streak of never buying food or drinks on campus and ordered a large iced tea/lemonade drink. And now I will resume my usual pack-all-the-food-and-drinks pattern. ? It wouldn’t win any beauty awards, but it got the job done. ? And I didn’t even have my water bottle with me!

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Five Frugal Things | free Starbucks for me!

The Frugal Girl

It was just a whole wheat peanut butter sandwich plus some cheese, an orange, and a sliced red pepper, and while it didn’t win any excitement awards, the price was right. We shall see how long I can keep up my not-buying-food-at-college streak. ? What frugal things have you been up to lately?

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Everyday Changes that Save Money & Help our Planet + a $25 GIANT FOOD STORES Gift Card Giveaway

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This post and giveaway are sponsored by GIANT Food Stores. So we’re helping the environment and saving money…it’s a win-win. It’s easy to make the switch, and with these items not on my grocery list, I’ve made more room in my grocery budget for actual food. Eat those leftovers! That’s crazy!

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Super Bowl Food Freebies & Deals : Football Day Savings

Coupons Do Work

football fans across America are excited about the game AND the funny commercials but also want to save money when it comes to eating out – picking up food or dining in! . Brixx Wood Fired Pizza – Buy two, get one free pizza. California Tortilla – Buy two, get one free quart of salsa, guacamole, or queso.