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Meet a Reader | Mid-Atlantic Julia

The Frugal Girl

Last year, to make a little extra cash, I started boarding dogs through Rover, and I am about to start a very very part time job using my RN license for a home care company. We’re in a semi -rural area within 30 minutes of a few good-sized towns, and within 2-3 hours of several major cities. canned peaches = summer in a jar 2.

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How to Slash your Grocery Spending in 31 Days

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Is an unexpected expense threatening your bank account? Or maybe you’re trying to build your emergency savings account, or save for a vehicle? It is totally possible to eat your favorite foods within a grocery budget. Day 9: Use Grocery Apps. Day 11: Avoid One Use Disposables.

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Ways to Save Money on a Tight Budget

Saving Everyday

If you’re looking for ways to save money on a tight budget, we’ve got you covered! Christmas is right around the corner, so if you’re looking for ways to save money on a tight budget, we’re here to help! Ways to Save Money on a Tight Budget This is a two-part conversation.

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How We Frugal-ed in January!

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They’re so easy. I drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt, pepper, and/or other seasonings and roast at 350 until cooked through, approximately 20+ minutes, it depends on the types of foods I’m roasting. Shred the chicken and use immediately or freeze. Sheet pan dinners have become a regular on my menu.

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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

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Now that we’ve paid off six figures of non-mortgage debt , we are working on saving 6 months’ expenses and maybe even more. Consider setting the money aside in a savings account that isn’t immediately accessible and doesn’t have an ATM attached to it This will help to avoid any impulsive non-emergency spending.

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Tips for a Frugal and Eco-Friendly Spring

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

And with spring time comes spring cleaning, the chance to de-clutter your house, get rid of the belongings you no longer have use for and freshen up the old place. But the cost of cleaning products and the chemicals used in many of them means that spring cleaning can come at a cost to both you and the environment.

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Christmas Savings Club | August Meeting

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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. My goal during the pantry challenge was to shop our freezer and pantry to put together my weekly menus instead of only using the Sunday sales flyers.

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