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MAY 18, 2016

Day 18 of 31 Days to Slash your Grocery Spending: Coupons! Coupons are an easy way to reduce your grocery bill. The good news is that coupons are very easy to find and you don’t need to spend loads of time clipping them to slash your grocery spending. 9 Places to Find Grocery Coupons.

Groceries 150

Groceries Grocery Grocery Coupons Finds 150

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FEBRUARY 28, 2014

The Goal of the Grocery Budget Challenge is to be creative with our meal planning and grocery shopping so that we do not over-spend. We don’t want to make our families miserable with bland meals, boring snacks, and not enough food in the house, but we must stay on budget. March’s Assignments.

Budgeting 124

Budgeting Budget February Groceries 124

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JULY 9, 2014

We use the gym, so we’ve never felt like it was a waste of money. Cutting cable is definitely a big step, but it you’re ready to take the leap, find out How We Watch Great TV Without Cable. In 2013, our average monthly grocery spending was $635. Let us know in the comments. Gym Membership.

Grocery Spending 242

Grocery Spending Financial Goals January Budgeting 242

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FEBRUARY 1, 2023

We could really use an intentional month of frugalness to reset our mindset. 8 Action Steps for a Frugal February: 1 – Write a budget/spending plan for February. In order to succeed with your money, you must spend time on your money–and that means writing a plan for your spending. 5 – Plan ahead.

February 130

February Frugal Financial Goals Goals 130

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MARCH 23, 2011

Are you looking for more ways to trim your grocery bill? Try replacing some paper products on your list with cloth and re-usable products that you probably have around the house and you will not only reduce your grocery spending, but you will also reduce your waste. I use flannel hankies during sniffle season.

Economical 185

Economical Kitchen Paper Groceries 185

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MAY 1, 2016

Do you feel like your grocery spending is out of control? Are you shocked by how much you’re paying at the check out and how little food is actually in your cart? I am hosting a 31 Days to Slash Your Grocery Spending challenge. I am hosting a 31 Days to Slash Your Grocery Spending challenge.

Grocery Spending 100

Grocery Spending Groceries Grocery Budgeting 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 7, 2013

Even re-organizing the garage can leave you with a chill. Many households take spring cleaning as an opportunity to repaint, hang photographs and picture frames, and re-organize art. To the same effect of cleaning out your closet, having less food will help make this job easier. Wipe Down the Walls. Cleaning Out Your Closet.

Cleaning 221

Cleaning Appliances Donation Organic 221

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APRIL 1, 2021

2 – Reduce your grocery spending without sacrificing quality. Do you know how much you spend on groceries each month? Groceries is the easiest budget category to overspend. It’s also very easy to reduce your grocery spending just by planning your meals. Try freezer cooking.

Emergency Fund 130

Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 130

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FEBRUARY 1, 2019

In order to succeed with your money, you must spend time on your money–and that means writing a plan for your spending. If you’re new to writing a budget, read: How to Start a Budget (and be successful at it!). Groceries is the easiest budget category TO GET OUT of control and the easiest budget category TO control.

February 100

February Frugal Financial Goals Budgeting 100

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AUGUST 28, 2013

At the beginning of August, I was $100 short from June when we used some of our Christmas savings for gifts that were needed that month. I''m happy to report that I was able to reduce our grocery spending in August by about $50 and I''ll put that money in our Christmas savings. September Assignments: 1.

August 100

August Club Christmas Goals 100

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MAY 16, 2016

Day 16 of 31 Days to Slash your Grocery Spending: Avoid Food Waste. family of four discards around $1,500 a year on food. family of four discards around $1,500 a year on food. Imagine saving your family’s budget $1500 a year just by being more aware of your food waste and taking action to stop it.

Food Waste 165

Food Waste Kitchen Leftovers Food 165

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JUNE 8, 2018

We have been using this system ever since. For example, if your paychecks net to $3000 a month, then you plan the spending for $3000, and not a single dollar over or under. receipts, statements, all upcoming bills, and any other history of your spending. – Food: groceries, meals out, school lunches.

Budgeting 133

Budgeting Budget Financial Goals Goals 133

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JULY 9, 2015

Acadia’s advice is to be creative and think about your talents and gifts and how you could use them to make extra money. Acadia’s husband used his handy skills to fix up their home that they eventually sold for a profit. Jenn and her husband sold stuff they were no longer using and put it towards debt.

Debt Free 100

Debt Free Debt Budgeting Budget 100