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Summer Staycation Ideas: Enjoy the U.S. on a Budget

Family Balance Sheet

Chicago, Illinois ~ Entertaining Chicago. Reno (& Northern), Nevada ~ Premeditated Leftovers. Seattle, Washington ~ Thrifty NW Mom. Orlando, Florida ~ The Educators’ Spin On It. Tallahassee, Florida ~ SwagGrabber. Tampa, Florida ~ Not Consumed. Chicago (and suburbs), Illinois ~ A Savings WOW! K – P.

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Don’t be a Buy-It-New Snob

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

For me, going to sales is not just a means to find things I need at rock bottom prices, it is also entertainment. Glass leftover containers 3 for $.75. I don’t like to use plastic bags or throwaway containers for my leftovers – glass seems much cleaner. What is one of your best finds? Do You Save Wrapping? Go Frugal'

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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

Family Balance Sheet

Not enough time in the morning to make breakfast AND pack a lunch, one word: leftovers! 9 – Find free entertainment. Yep, you don’t need to spend a dime to entertain your family. 19 – Shop thrifty for you clothing needs. 22 – Flip your thrifty finds. 5 – Brown bag your lunch.

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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

Family Balance Sheet

An easy lunch idea in one word: leftovers! 11 – Find free entertainment. Yep, you don’t need to spend a dime to entertain your family. 23 – Flip your thrifty finds. There was a time (pre-pandemic) that I ate lunch out almost every day with friends. Put the money saved into your emergency fund.