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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 make a lot of iced tea and usually steep 2 flavored tea bags and 8 decaffeinated green tea bags in each batch I make. My Frugal Shenanigans!

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Friday Links – School Update Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Are you struggling to find motivation with your financial goals? How To Drive Green And Save On Gas Mileage. With just a little delayed gratification, you can reap the rewards a few years later as Pauline from Make Money Your Way shows in her post: Investing, what it the point? If so, get Off Your Computer and Go Outside!

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It’s Frugal Friday: 10/28/16

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It’s Frugal Friday: A recap of how we frugal-ed our way through the week so that we have more money to put towards our financial goals. My neighbor closed up her vegetable garden this week and brought me a big bag of green peppers. Our mission: Live WELL, On LESS Money. They LOVE it.

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How I Spent $425 on Groceries in March

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But we have some serious financial goals to hit and the grocery budget is an easy target when it comes to cutting the budget. And while I didn’t hit my goal of $400, I did reduce our spending to $425 for my family of 4. The goal is to be creative with our meal planning and grocery shopping so that we do not over-spend.

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Take Control of Your Money in 2015

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My husband and I make some financial goals at the start of every year. When I run the numbers, I realize it’s going to take years before we can scream, ”WE’RE DEBT FREE”, our ultimate goal. This should start next week and my goal is to post on Fridays. Lots of possibilities and many opportunities.

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Carnival of Personal Finance #316- Family Edition

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They are also there working with you to help you reach your goals; even those financial goals. If we put our mind and actions to reaching a goal then we will complete it. I am so passionate about going green that this post just hit me on the head. Mike from The Financial Blogger tells us how to write an ebook.

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P.E.P. for Week of January 31- February 4/11- Superbowl Edition

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I can say though that by using a money management program you are more likely to stick to your budget and your financial goals. Young and Thrifty gives us tips on how to pick a good financial advisor. Going Green. Moolanomy asks if the cost of building green is worthwhile? You are more likely to get honest advice.

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