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I'm Doing a Pantry Challenge in February

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In an effort to find some extra money to fund our Christmas Savings Account , I'm doing a pantry challenge in February. My goal is to plan February's menu around what is currently in my pantry and freezer and fill in any needs at the store, but reduce my overall monthly grocery expenses.

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Christmas Savings Club | May 2019

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So far I’ve found the money in a variety of ways since February: In February, I received a check from Ebates for $40.92. This is money I earned from my Christmas shopping last year, so it’s appropriate that I apply it to my Christmas savings. I had amassed $70 and thought it was a perfect addition to our Christmas account.

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Christmas Savings Club | July 2019

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You can read the previous posts on my progress here , but here’s a recap of the variety of ways I’ve found the money since February: In February, I received a check from Ebates for $40.92. This is money I earned from my Christmas shopping last year, so it’s appropriate that I apply it to my Christmas savings.

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Christmas Savings Club | November 2019

Family Balance Sheet

Here’s a recap of the variety of ways I’ve found the money since February: In February, I received a check from Ebates for $40.92. This is money I earned from my Christmas shopping last year, so it’s appropriate that I apply it to my Christmas savings. Read the previous Christmas Savings Club posts here.

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Christmas Savings Club | June 2019

Family Balance Sheet

So far I’ve found the money in a variety of ways since February: In February, I received a check from Ebates for $40.92. This is money I earned from my Christmas shopping last year, so it’s appropriate that I apply it to my Christmas savings. I had amassed $70 and thought it was a perfect addition to our Christmas account.

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Christmas Savings Club April 2019

Family Balance Sheet

So far I’ve found the money in a variety of ways: In February, I received a check from Ebates for $40.92. This is money I earned from my Christmas shopping last year, so it’s appropriate that I apply it to my Christmas savings. This number is the monthly amount you need to save between 4/25 and 11/25. Easy peasy!

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How We Frugal-ed in January!

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Found Money in January: I have an old savings account that I hold on to, because it’s at the same bank as my kids’ savings accounts. from my Ibotta (grocery saving app). No Spend January: I challenged my email subscribers and members of my private Facebook group, Family Budgeters Unite! ,

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