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Cooking to Financial Success

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

A family of two spending $40 on eating out once a week will spend $2000 a year. There is very little that we eat that we can’t make at home including fresh baked bread, tortilla chips, jams, jellies, sauces, and more. He works in the restaurant industry and we love going and trying a new chef’s masterpiece.

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5 Easy Budget Categories to Reduce

Family Balance Sheet

We are now more committed to save money and we eat mostly at home, BUT we do enjoy at a few meals out each month. I shared our strategies in this post, 15 Smart Ways to Save Money when Eating Out. My mother recently borrowed some luggage from us for a plane trip. I’m a big fan of Banana Republic, J.

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How to Save Money When Traveling

Saving Everyday

If you feel like a vacation is out of your reach, these tried-and-true ways to save money when traveling will help you get there without breaking the bank! My mother died when I was young, leaving my Dad with three young girls to provide for. If you love going out for breakfast, it’s the cheapest meal of the day to dine out.