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How We Frugal-ed in July 2022

Family Balance Sheet

Here are five ways that I saved money this month. Winner Winner FREE Chicken Dinner! Once again, GIANT of PA offered a chicken dinner with 3 sides and rolls for only 350 gas points. Finding extra money is a game for me and July turned out to be a stellar month! Plasma Donations: $420.

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10 Ways to Save at Giant Food Stores

Family Balance Sheet

Some recent examples were, Use 400 points for salmon ($9 value) and 350 points for a fried chicken dinner. This dinner was a $16 value. Charity Donation: Redeem your points for a good cause. Every 100 points you redeem is a $1 donation to our supported charity. What are your best tips to save money there?

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6 Tips to Save Money On Home Décor

Saving Cents With Sense

It is no secret that most people today are trying to find ways to save money. Other people have cut out all unnecessary luxuries, from dinners out on the town to movie theater shows to gym memberships. There are plenty of ways to save money and still do the things that you love and live a comfortable lifestyle.

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How We Frugal-ed in June 2022

Family Balance Sheet

I have the main dish for three dinners. Plasma donation: $350 –I took a break from donating plasma. In fact, my late donation was in October 2021. The plasma location was very busy and short-staffed in the fall and I found myself spending more time donating than I wanted to. Will I make back the money?

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Giving: Does It Always Have To Be About The Money?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

When many of us think about giving, the first thing that comes to mind is money. Whether you are asked to donate to charity , or whether your cousin needs a little help with his finances, we often get hung up on whether or not we have enough cash to help out. My brother, a student, has an open invitation to come to dinner.

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What We Ate this Week 04.08.16

Family Balance Sheet

Dinners: Sunday, 3/27: Easter Sunday – we ate Easter dinner at my parents house. Monday, 3/28: My mom sent us home on Sunday with Easter dinner leftovers. We love this dinner and it is SUPER easy to make. We had a fun, but exhausting day and grabbed dinner on the ride home. I didn’t have to cook!

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Tips for Keeping Your Stockpile Safe and Dry

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

If you can’t use any foods before they expire you can donate them to a nearby shelter or even host a dinner party and feed the entire neighborhood. Couponing, saving money, and preparing for the future by purchasing in bulk is a good idea, provided that you have the space as well as a good plan.