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How We Frugal-ed in July 2022

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Our financial goals are still important to us and we want to hit them regardless of the rising prices. Once again, GIANT of PA offered a chicken dinner with 3 sides and rolls for only 350 gas points. Once again, GIANT of PA offered a chicken dinner with 3 sides and rolls for only 350 gas points. Plasma Donations: $420.

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How We Frugal-ed in September 2022

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I’m always looking for ways to save my family money to help us get through current higher food and gas prices and achieve our big financial goals. My husband also cleaned our gas fireplace and turned on the pilot light. I donated the pop-tarts to a food pantry and I’ll save the apple pie for Thanksgiving.

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How We Frugal-ed in August 2022

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For starters, I didn’t donate plasma this month and that is usually my biggest source of extra cash. I’m always looking for ways to save my family money to not only help us get through current higher food and gas prices but also to help us achieve our big financial goals. My Frugal Shenanigans!

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Frugal Friday: Cheap Turkeys for the Win! 11.18.16

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It’s Frugal Friday: A recap of how we frugal-ed our way through the week so that we have more money to put towards our financial goals. And at that price, it’s an easy way to make a big impact by donating to your local food banks. Our mission: Live WELL, On LESS Money. Tuesday: Easy Lasagna , steamed broccoli.

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Carnival of Personal Finance #316- Family Edition

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They are also there working with you to help you reach your goals; even those financial goals. Nicole from Nicole and Maggie: Grumpy Rumblings of the Untenured tells her story about giving Self Serving Donations. Philip Taylor from PT Money Personal Finance presents The Best Gas Rewards Credit Cards–June 2011.

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Meet Stacy. She and her husband paid off $20,000 in 8 Months.

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I taught coupon and frugal living workshops and put any donated money toward the mortgage. And it saves on gas too. What are your financial goals now? What are your top 3 – 5 tips for saving money/pinching pennies to put towards paying off your debt. Become a hermit. Pack your lunch. And deodorant. Crow, anyone?)

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