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JANUARY 26, 2016

We will cut back, but it is unrealistic for me to say we won’t eat out at all this year. I’ll do my best to follow my own advice, 10 Ways to Save When Eating Out , and we will bring snacks, bag lunches, and drinks whenever we can to save money. What’s your financial goal for 2016?

Financial Goals 100

Financial Goals Goals 2016 Debt 100

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JANUARY 17, 2018

Did you make 2018 financial goals ? My husband and I discussed some ideas over our holiday break and we decided on 2 solid must-achieve financial goals for the year. If we complete them early, we’ll move on to 2 additional goals that are on our radar. What are your financial goals for 2018 and beyond?

Financial Goals 113

Financial Goals Goals 2018 Debt 113

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JANUARY 8, 2014

My husband and I made some serious financial goals for 2014. To achieve those goals I need to review our spending to see where I can make some cuts. If there is one budget category that can quickly get out of control for me, it is GROCERIES. Plan for Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Snacks. Plan for All Seven Days.

Meals 186

Meals Simple Menu Planning Menu Plans 186

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NOVEMBER 19, 2014

Amanda got really upset once, because there wasn’t ten dollars to go out to lunch with a friend. We definitely spend a lot more money on eating out at restaurants and using babysitters now that we are debt free. It’s feels nice to spend money on a date night out. What are your financial goals now?

Debt 245

Debt Debt Free Finance Friends And Family Sale 245

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

We started cooking at home more, a big issue for us was eating out. So we would cook at home and take leftovers for lunch the next day. What are your financial goals now? Do not allow fear to convince you to not pursue your financial goals. We tried our best to stretch the food budget.

Debt 100

Debt Debt Free Bath and Body Works Gas 100

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APRIL 1, 2021

5 – Brown bag your lunch. There was a time (pre-pandemic) that I ate lunch out almost every day with friends. It was an escape from the office, but it was eating up my budget…see what I did there! An easy lunch idea in one word: leftovers! 6 – Eat dinner at home. 12 – Do It Yourself.

Emergency Fund 130

Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 130

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FEBRUARY 16, 2016

5 – Brown bag your lunch. Not enough time in the morning to make breakfast AND pack a lunch, one word: leftovers! 6 – Eat dinner at home. And when dining out, at least follow these 15 Smart Tips to Save Money when Eating Out. For ideas, read: 5 Make Ahead Breakfast Ideas.

Emergency Fund 100

Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 100