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Meet a Reader | Mid-Atlantic Julia

The Frugal Girl

We bought a cheap old trampoline and enclosed the bottom with chicken wire as their run It has been a learning curve to take care of this much land, as well as the chickens and cows we’ve since added. In my free time I enjoy canning and preserving food (well, I enjoy the results of it, ha!), That is a never-ending list!

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How We Frugal-ed in January!

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We want to live WELL, on LESS Money. This new routine only costs me $3 for the pick up and I’m finding it’s well worth it. 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.

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Are You Prepared For An Emergency?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I have emergency supplies in the car, including blankets, food, flares, and First Aid. Know where these items are, and make sure other family members know as well. For example, if my family were to experience a sudden drop in income, we have enough home food storage to help us along for a few months. Personal hygiene supplies.

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How to Save Money From Salary Without Sacrificing Your Lifestyle

Penny Pinchin' Mom

But think about how much you would be saving in terms of transport, drinks, food, entertainment, and the potential bail money should things get out of hand. I’m sure many of your friends would appreciate the cozy home setting as well as the affordability of it all. My family chooses to eat out once per week, for example.

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How to Slash your Grocery Spending in 31 Days

Family Balance Sheet

Is an unexpected expense threatening your bank account? Or maybe you’re trying to build your emergency savings account, or save for a vehicle? You might be surprised and realize that YES, it would be possible for you to slash your grocery spending and still eat well. Day 19: Save Money on Meat.

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Grocery Chopping: Cut Down Your Grocery Bill Without Using Coupons and $500 Giveaway

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Millions of Americans and Canadians are experiencing what the emptiness feels like…the emptiness of their savings accounts, the emptiness of their wallets, and the emptiness of their kitchen cupboards. While eating less is certainly an option, it shouldn’t have to be, not when there is plenty of food to go around.

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10 Savvy Ways to Save in 2014

Saving Cents With Sense

I have many ways for you to start saving, including couponing, but before you become overwhelmed with the idea, here are 10 tips that are simple, easy and will make you one savvy shopper in 2014, so you can start saving more. 10 Savvy Ways to Save in 2014. Pay yourself first with a savings account.

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