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20 Tips for Frugal Living

For the Mommas

Eat out less. One of the biggest expenses you probably incur is eating out. The average person spends over $2,000 a year on eating out. And as an added bonus, leftovers make a great lunch the next day. And as an added bonus, leftovers make a great lunch the next day. Brown bag it to work.

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How to Save Money on Groceries Without Coupons

Family Balance Sheet

I use them regularly when we eat out at restaurants, and I will not shop at a department store without one, but grocery coupons are completely different for me. I don’t find too many coupons for foods that we eat and I only save about $3-5 in paper coupons on each weekly shopping trip, which is hardly extreme.

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5 Ways to Lower Your Monthly Bills

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Here are some examples: Stop eating out on the weekend. If you’re lacking on equipment front, check out Amazon for some great deals on appliances. Leftovers from last night’s dinner and some fruit work just fine. This past year I cancelled my magazine subscriptions. It can save you bundles.

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Getting Started: Menu Planning Basics

Saving Cents With Sense

Meal Planning can be done in many different ways and customized to however your family eats. Your meal planning schedule can be adapted to your families needs and you’ll soon see that you will save not only more time, but money on eating out and wasted food ingredients. Do you have more Menu Planning Tips?