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How Growing Your Finances Is Like Gardening

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We planted, tended and harvested from a vegetable garden even when we rented a quadraplex. I came from a long line of farmers, who always had gardens. If you give the same care to you finances that you give your garden, both should grow. Most gardens and landscapes are best with a variety of plantings. So do finances.

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How We Frugal-ed in September 2022

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I’m always looking for ways to save my family money to help us get through current higher food and gas prices and achieve our big financial goals. Garden Harvest. I planted a small garden this year: 2 tomato plants, 1 cucumber, 1 pepper plant that sadly didn’t make it, and 1 butternut squash.

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Chit Chat: 06.17.18

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My Downsized Garden. Last summer, I made the decision to drastically reduce the size of my vegetable garden. For many years on the blog, I wrote extensively about my garden. I followed the Square Foot Gardening technique and it served me well for many years.

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How We Frugal-ed in August 2022

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I’m always looking for ways to save my family money to not only help us get through current higher food and gas prices but also to help us achieve our big financial goals. I filled two sheet pans and added some onion, salt, pepper, and basil from my garden. But in the end, $155 is still a gift. My Frugal Shenanigans!

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Start Planning and Budgeting for Summer TODAY!

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Include everything from weekend trips to longer vacations, yard/garden projects, home renovations, kids’ camps, gear and clothing, and any other summer expense you might have. Gardening and Landscaping: Summer is also a time to garden, rejuvenate your landscape, and enjoy an adult beverage in your cozy backyard.

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What We Ate this Week on our Budget 09.22.2017

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It’s a tight budget and I failed miserably over the summer, but we have lots of financial goals, so I need to get it back in line. I served with garden salad for me, steamed veggies for the kids. Garden Salad. Garden Salad. steamed veggies and/or garden salad. Tuesday: Taco Tuesday!! Homemade Applesauce.

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How to Manage Different Investment Risk Tolerances Between Spouses

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Set your financial goals. In order to meet some financial goals, you must take some level of risk. However, unless you agree on what your financial goals are as a couple, chances are you won’t get there. Nothing in life is certain. Where Will You Be In 5 Years?