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How to Save Money When Traveling

Saving Everyday

We usually go with one empty credit card, put everything on that ONE card so it’s easy to keep track of, and try our best not to go over our spending goal. I’m passionate about food waste, and dinner portions are too much, bringing me to my next point. Bring your own snacks. Make your own coffee. Pack lunch!

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Meet a Reader | Karen from the Great Lakes

The Frugal Girl

For 20 or so years I’ve been homeschooling my kids, and am now down to about 1 1/2 (one full-time homeschooler, and one doing College Credit Plus with some support). Easiest part of being frugal: Not buying things like junk food at the grocery store. And I am more conscious of eating leftovers and avoiding food waste.

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Meet a Reader | Biker Liz

The Frugal Girl

Limiting waste is what really drives most of the habits I have that would qualify as “frugal” – reducing/eliminating food waste, returning unneeded items, pursuing refunds, checking on warranties, repairing things, etc. That covered 2 breakfasts & 3 lunches plus snacks for the 2.5