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How We Frugal-ed in July 2022

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After the pan cools enough, I drain the bacon fat into a glass jar that I keep in the refrigerator. Plasma Donations: $420. I earned $420 from 5 donations and a $50 bonus in the month of July. My time spent averaged about 1 hour and 40 minutes per donation. My recipe: Fresh Basil Walnut Pesto. Got Bacon Fat?

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

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And rather than throw unused possessions away, donate to a thrift store or offer up on Freecycle.org. We are currently trying to teach our daughters this simple habit. Rather than purchasing new, check to see if you can borrow from a friend, barter, or buy second hand. Recently, we were in need of a twin sized box spring.

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Save Money – Develop Important Home Owner Skills

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My daughter-in-law knew the power of negotiation. Sometimes the most financially rewarding scenario is to donate it to a tax deductible charity! To get the best buy on new furniture to fill your house, you have to negotiate. Heck, even to make an offer on your dream home, you have to negotiate with your spouse and family!

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My 2020 Financial Goals & A Recap of 2019

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I even kept this below image on my refrigerator. I feel like I made a lot of trips to the thrift store to donate our stuff, but my house will tell you otherwise. 2 – Read, research, ask questions, and understand how we will pay for our daughters’ college. My word was REDUCE: Non-mortgage debt to zero.