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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 save money where I can to keep it frugal, like by using apps, coupons, value menus, etc. Wow, time flies.

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What We Ate this Week on our Budget 12.14.18

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I cut them both up and served as a side for 3 nights of dinners and 3 school lunches for each daughter. I batch cooked 4 bone-in chicken breasts in the slow cooker and used some of the chicken and the stock that the chicken made during the cooking. My family was not thrilled, but we need to reduce our food waste.

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7 Clever Ways Moms Used to Save Money

Penny Pinchin' Mom

The post 7 Clever Ways Moms Used to Save Money appeared first on Penny Pinchin' Mom. There are so many clever ways moms used to save money that our tips and tricks today pale in comparison to what they could achieve, considering how little they had to go on. Imagine keeping the family afloat during periods of strife, such as WWII.

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25 Ways to Save on Groceries Every Month

Saving Everyday

You can use pre-printed grocery lists to keep inventory and add extra items on the side. Consistently using things you already have not only saves money but also prevents food waste. Throwing food away is throwing money away ! Throwing food away is throwing money in the trash. Have a plan.

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25 Ways to Save on Groceries Every Month

Saving Everyday

You can use pre-printed grocery lists to keep inventory and add extra items on the side. Consistently using things you already have not only saves money but also prevents food waste. Throwing food away is throwing money away ! Throwing food away is throwing money in the trash. Have a plan.

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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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Meet a Reader | Karen from the Great Lakes

The Frugal Girl

I mentioned it to my fiance and he asked me to please cut his hair for him, using the article as a guide! He pointed out that I had studied sculpture and this was sort of similar, so I used a pair of office scissors and cut his hair a week before our wedding. Also, growing our own food. You don’t need fancy cat beds.

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