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Vegetarian Living

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

A few years ago, after eating a few too many turkey sandwiches and watching several tummy turning documentaries about the food industry, I became a vegetarian. Almost every restaurant has several items on their menu specifically for the vegetarian eater. I actually had to write out a list of foods that are vegetarian.

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Meet Amanda & Daniel. They Paid Off $68,000 in Debt in 8 Months.

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We ate at home a lot and watched our food budget carefully. We still allotted a lot of money for food, but we were careful not to go too far over budget. We definitely spend a lot more money on eating out at restaurants and using babysitters now that we are debt free. What are your financial goals now?

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Meet Krista & Jon Who Paid Off $36,000 | Debt Free Stories

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’ Apart from our careers we’re very into cultural experience, LOVE big city life with all the culture and delicious food it provides and our greatest lament in moving to Western NY is that there won’t be the variety that our beloved Portland offers us. All of this plays into our desire for financial stability.

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Meet a Reader | Mary from Reflections Around the Campfire

The Frugal Girl

I learned to save money by watching my parents. (I A lot of blood, sweat, and tears were shed here, but we both agree that having no mortgage gave us a serious leg up on our retirement savings and other financial goals. The hardest part of being frugal for me is resisting the appeal of a good restaurant meal.

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How Angela & Jeff paid off $58,000 of Debt in 2 Years

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I watched her and her husband’s debt free scream on The Dave Ramsey Show. Shop with a list, and not just for food. We kept the initial celebration pretty low-key and just went out for dinner to our favorite sushi restaurant. What are your financial goals now? Meet Angela.

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How to Start a Budget (and be successful at it!)

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Personally, budgeting has allowed us to control of our money, reach financial goals, and start planning for our dream life. – Food: groceries, meals out, school lunches. How to Watch Great TV without Cable – We were able to cut $50/month by giving up cable, yet we still watch great TV.

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