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How We Frugal-ed in September 2022

Family Balance Sheet

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. I planted a small garden this year: 2 tomato plants, 1 cucumber, 1 pepper plant that sadly didn’t make it, and 1 butternut squash. Plasma donation: $47.

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How We Frugal-ed in August 2022

Family Balance Sheet

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. But in the end, $155 is still a gift.

August 130