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Meet a Reader | Ginger from Texas

The Frugal Girl

My daughter lives in California and we talk regularly. Searching for information on food waste led me here. So, the money was wasted, maybe. But I did learn some things that I find I use today. I think FFT should be FFF– Five Frugal Finds. I’ve been divorced (unmarried) for 15 years.

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Meet a Reader | Biker Liz

The Frugal Girl

I’m a long-distance cyclist, a triathlete, a wife, a mother of two, a sister, a daughter, a friend, DIY-er, and a community member! Sunrise with my daughter at Lake Michigan Our son is now 15, and about 25 hours into his private pilot’s license, which he’s funding by earning money working for my father-in-law.

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7 Clever Ways Moms Used to Save Money

Penny Pinchin' Mom

For example, Sarah from down the street babysits my daughter’s kids on some evenings so my husband and I can have a date night, with the understanding that I will do the same for her and her husband at some point in the future. Minimizing food waste also helps you save money. We still have versions of this today.

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What We Ate this Week on our Budget 12.14.18

Family Balance Sheet

I cut them both up and served as a side for 3 nights of dinners and 3 school lunches for each daughter. My family was not thrilled, but we need to reduce our food waste. Did you know you can save hundreds of dollars by reducing your food waste?!?! I also made a large garden salad to serve for 3 dinners this week.

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Meet a Reader | Karen from the Great Lakes

The Frugal Girl

Also, we’re by a military base, so it’s a little easier to find houses to rent if you know when people will be PCSing out and needing to rent out their homes. And I am more conscious of eating leftovers and avoiding food waste. We always find free/inexpensive things to do on our trips, if we can.

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25 Ways to Save on Groceries Every Month

Saving Everyday

Like housing, utilities, and insurance, food is a major expense you can’t go without. Reducing your food expenses is one of the best ways to reduce your overall spending and find extra money in your budget ! Consistently using things you already have not only saves money but also prevents food waste.

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25 Ways to Save on Groceries Every Month

Saving Everyday

Like housing, utilities, and insurance, food is a major expense you can’t go without. Reducing your food expenses is one of the best ways to reduce your overall spending and find extra money in your budget ! Consistently using things you already have not only saves money but also prevents food waste.