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How We Frugal-ed in July 2022

Family Balance Sheet

Homemade Basil and Walnut Pesto: I made my second batch of homemade pesto from my two garden basil plants. Credit Card Cash Back Redemptions in July: $196. Years ago during our Debt Freedom Plan, I avoided using credit cards, not because we had credit card debt, but because I was trying to limit our overall spending.

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How We Frugal-ed in August 2022

Family Balance Sheet

I harvested Roma tomatoes from my one and only plant and made a big batch of my homemade roasted tomato sauce. Coincidently, our credit union was offering a free shred day AND free breakfast for participating. Homemade Roasted Tomato Sauce. I filled two sheet pans and added some onion, salt, pepper, and basil from my garden.

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How Growing Your Finances Is Like Gardening

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

My spouse and I have gained quite a bit of experience planting bushes, trees and flowers over the years. Our two biggest experiences were in planting thousands of pine seedlings from the state nursery on our 40 acre farm (in our younger years)and planting around 3000 spring flowering bulbs on our current 6 acres. So do finances.

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Meet a Reader | JenRR from the Midwest

The Frugal Girl

The first few years after graduating, I racked up a large credit card debt and bought a new SUV that cost approximately the same as my annual salary. Over the years, I’ve invested small amounts at a time, extending my growing space, adding several types of berries, planting cherry trees, and growing an asparagus patch from seed.

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Festival of Frugality #271- 10 Movies, 10 Lessons Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Consumer Boomer presents How To Be Frugal With Your Credit Card posted at Consumer Boomer , saying, “Frugal use of a credit card can actually save you money rather than cost you money! Learn about dryer balls, static discharging sheets, plant-based dryer sheets, and more.&#. Here’s how…&#.

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Top 10 4th of July Online Sales (2020)

Couponing 101

Luckily, there are some amazing deals, so grab a cool drink, ready your credit card, and check out these 10 sales. Plus, customers who buy two appliances that total $999 or more get a $100 gift card. Shoppers can enjoy up to 50% off select sofas, FEJKA artificial plants, and LED bulbs. Lowe’s.

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PINCHme Sample Tuesday 12/13 – Sign up Today for FREE Samples!

For the Mommas

No credit card required + free shipping on every box. Burt’s Bees™ Plant-Based Protein Shakes. Sign up for free now on PINCHme.com. Complete your member profile. Order free samples relevant to you. Give your feedback! Why You Should Sign Up: 100% FREE. NOT YOUR AVERAGE SAMPLE BOX. Enjoy a variety of samples. For Pets: 1.