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Yes Virginia, There is a Money Tree

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

The proverbial saying ‘money doesn’t grow on trees’ is used by many a parent in denying some wished for item to their children. Well, kids, your parents lied to you – money does grow on trees. A money tree starts out growing slowly, so small at first that you don’t even think it is there.

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Build Your Home Food Storage Without Breaking the Bank

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

You can cross-reference your food storage list to sales flyers and coupons if you are really looking to save. Check off items as you get them, and that will let you to go “out of order” when you find coupons for something further down on the list. Each week, buy something on your food storage list.

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How to Save Money Fast – My Top 20 Tips

Penny Pinchin' Mom

Whether you are looking to save extra money for your emergency fund and potential unexpected expense, a new kitchen, or your kids’ college tuition—you name it—you will require self-discipline and a plan to reach any financial goal. Use Coupons I bet you were wondering when this was going to come up, right?

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10 Savvy Ways to Save in 2014

Saving Cents With Sense

I have many ways for you to start saving, including couponing, but before you become overwhelmed with the idea, here are 10 tips that are simple, easy and will make you one savvy shopper in 2014, so you can start saving more. Be a savvy spender by using coupons. Don’t like to cut coupons? Do any of them include saving more?

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10 Savvy Ways to Save in the New Year

Saving Cents With Sense

Having money automatically go into your account will help you stick to your resolution and save for your future, such as an emergency fund, a child’s college education, or retirement. Be a savvy spender by using coupons. Utilize coupons with a sale and you’ll see a 50% savings on your grocery bill immediately.

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10 Savvy Ways to Save in the New Year

Saving Cents With Sense

Having money automatically go into your account will help you stick to your resolution and save for your future, such as an emergency fund, a child’s college education, or retirement. Be a savvy spender by using coupons. Utilize coupons with a sale and you’ll see a 50% savings on your grocery bill immediately.

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Meet a Reader | Jennifer from Arkansas

The Frugal Girl

We also grow a large garden & lots of flowers, fruit trees & a 100-year-old grapevine. Multi-pronged answer here: historically it was hard-wired in my DNA as a necessity but also being a good steward of what we’re blessed with & being able to give/help others; having enough for emergency funds was always a high priority as well.

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