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How We Frugal-ed in June 2023

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Since April, he made over $800 by selling 3 old bikes, unused furniture, a college fridge, a camping grill, a TV, and other misc stuff. We put the funds towards new furniture for our sunroom to replace a 15-year-old set that was outdated and very uncomfortable. 4 – Credit Card Rewards – $241.78

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Where I found money in February

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I had an unexpected surprise hit my credit card in February. Sold furniture: $150. My daughter outgrew the set and we put the money towards a new set for her. In January, I found more extra money than I ever have and I was so excited about it, BUT unexpectedly, February…blew.it.out.of.the.water! Ibotta: $24.75.

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Our Family Finances Update: January 2021

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The money is going towards new furniture for our basement. New furniture wasn’t in the budget for this project, but we sold some other unused furniture in November and we now have enough to pay for the new furniture. I was sad to see this set go, as it is in great condition. We…took out a car loan.

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Learn to Negotiate Better Prices

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

My daughter-in-law walked into a furniture store and talked the manager into giving her a 20% off the top discount on all furniture purchased that day – since she was buying a lot. The lady ahead of me in the line at Walmart mentioned that the frozen pretzels she was buying were $3.00 off the price.

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