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Chicken, Corn, Kale Soup | Use Up Leftover Chicken!

Saving Everyday

Everyone in my family loves soup, which is awesome considering it is budget friendly, good for you, easy, and a great way to use up leftovers! I threw together this quickie soup last night using leftover chicken and kale! Ingredients: 2 cups leftover chicken. Ingredients: 2 cups leftover chicken. 4 cloves garlic.

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Meet a Reader | Kim from Iowa

The Frugal Girl

Today we’re meeting a Midwestern reader who only occasionally masquerades as Mrs. Potato Head. ? Tell us a little about yourself I’m a married mother of two teenage boys (18 and 16) who grew up in the country near a small town in Iowa. We rented the scaffolding for $50 from Menards so I could finish this massive painting project.

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What We Ate this Week on our Budget 04.17.15

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Currently our monthly budget is $500 for my family of 4. I think that was his polite way of saying, “give us a break with the tacos.” Wednesday: Last week, I baked a spiral ham that I bought on sale before Easter. Thursday: My family has a choice tonight: leftover tacos or ham & bean soup.

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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

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If you are self-employed, work for a company or in an industry that is unstable, or maybe you or someone in your family has medical issues, you might want to save 6-12 months of expenses. He took the truck to our mechanic because a dashboard light came on. But the truth is, we have the money. How would you pay for an unexpected car repair?

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White Rice And Eggs | Simple & Delicious

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It’s an excellent use for leftover rice and a great opportunity to use up leftovers. While it’s simple and perfect as it’s shown , I often add leftover veggies and protein to buk it up. Rice – This is an excellent use for leftover rice, but any rice will work. Eggs aren’t just for breakfast!

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Meet a Reader | Biker Liz

The Frugal Girl

I am so impressed by the amount of biking and walking she and her family do, especially since it’s the functional sort, to get yourself from point A to point B. ” Sunrise on Lake Michigan I’ve moved a LOT – not as much as a military family, perhaps, but quite a bit for someone my age! K in her dance costume 2.

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How to Save Money on Groceries

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If you are struggling with the rising grocery prices or maybe you need to make room for your family’s growing appetites, take a look at the following list and see what changes you can make to cut your grocery bill…and still eat really well! Everyone is trying to figure out how to save money on groceries!