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Sun-Brewed Iced Tea

Family Balance Sheet

My husband and I got hooked on store bought iced tea years ago, but it was loaded with sugar and at the rate we were drinking it, the tea cut into our food budget. We like green tea and on occasion I substitute 2-4 regular tea bags with flavored tea bags. At an average of $2.00 I now spend $2.40 It is so much better this way.

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5 Ways College Students Can Stretch a Dollar

Saving Cents With Sense

Thrift Store Style. Thrift stores, on the other hand, offer affordable, stylish clothing. Many shoppers are now turning to thrift stores to find fashionable items. Eat out as a special occasion occasionally, but don’t let it become a money-sucking habit. Dining Hall. Broadband vs. DSL.

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Meet a Reader | Midwest Andrea

The Frugal Girl

It’s not hard for me (anymore) to avoid expensive stores or fast fashion sites such as Shein and Temu, and instead shop at thrift stores or use my local BuyNothing group. I love travel, but more so because I like trying new foods and spending time with loved ones. What frugal tips have you tried and abandoned?