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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. Instead of eating out, pack your lunch. Go to the library. Drink water.

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10 Savvy Ways to Save in 2014

Saving Cents With Sense

It is an eye-opening experience and will allow you to figure out what you can cut back on, as well as what is a necessary expense. What about eating out? Don’t forget to check your local library for FREE events, movie and magazine rentals as well. Pack a lunch and watch your savings grow. How about clothes?

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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. Stop buying lunch every day. Instead, do a bit of planning and bring a lunch to work. And don’t worry, lunches don’t need to be complicated.

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Meet a Reader | M from the PNW

The Frugal Girl

” We didn’t even really vacation; it was mostly frequent eating out and retail spending. Amusing Free Produce Living within walking distance of our city library is another win. I miss eating out! It’s amazing how much “little splurges” add up. It’s just not in our budget. Most of us can’t have it all!

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10 Savvy Ways to Save in the New Year

Saving Cents With Sense

It is an eye-opening experience and will allow you to figure out what you can cut back on, as well as what is a necessary expense. What about eating out? Don’t forget to check your local library for FREE events, movie and magazine rentals as well. Pack a lunch and watch your savings grow. How about clothes?

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10 Savvy Ways to Save in the New Year

Saving Cents With Sense

It is an eye-opening experience and will allow you to figure out what you can cut back on, as well as what is a necessary expense. What about eating out? Don’t forget to check your local library for FREE events, movie and magazine rentals as well. Pack a lunch and watch your savings grow. How about clothes?

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One Month of Spending Zero

Couponing 101

We had Chicken Tortilla Soup one night (one of the above mentioned freezer meals) then they were turned into chicken tacos for lunch the next day (after straining off the broth), and then combined with cheese, rice (cook the rice in the broth!), and homemade enchilada sauce for a Mexican casserole the next night!