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Frugal February

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How did you do with your financial goals in January? We have only one financial goal for 2019 and we made some progress in January. It was a great feeling to make that payment, and to continue the momentum I want to double down on our financial goal. The goal of Frugal February is NOT to feel deprived, .

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Start Planning and Budgeting for Summer TODAY!

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Check your local community calendar, library, parks & recreation department, church, and parks. Local fairs & festivals – Look for local fairs and festivals for low-cost games, food, and activities. Many local towns, libraries, malls, and fire halls host carnivals and festivals as fundraisers.

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Meet a Reader | Mary from Reflections Around the Campfire

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Box are some of my favorite authors) and I use the library to borrow both regular books and electronic resources. A third “why” is that saving money is like a game to me. I enjoy playing the game and I like to win. Five Frugal Things is my favorite because I applaud the many ways y’all creatively play the frugality game.

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How Krystal and Josh paid off $80k in 4 years!

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for a game night. It isn’t even a lot of money, but it has been a game changer. What are your financial goals now? Or rent it from the library. Find friends who have some of the same. priorities. Instead of going out to eat every Friday night, take turns. hosting a dinner party where every one brings a dish.

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