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How to Save Money on Groceries

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However, it can be an easy budget category to manage, but it takes some planning, skill, and organization. However, it can be an easy budget category to manage, but it takes some planning, skill, and organization. Rising prices are affecting everyone’s bank account, and groceries are leading the way.

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5 Ways to Go Green and Save Money at the Same Time

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Instead of buying items that you may only need for one time, you should consider borrowing items from a friend, family member, or a neighbor. Sharing power tools and other electronic devices will cut down on the production of these difficult to dispose of items. Buy organic. Well, guess what; you can. Buy in bulk.

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5 Budget Friendly Ways to Bring More Life to Your Apartment

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Guest Post Author Bio: This post was written and provided by Martha Keagan who has family who lives in San Francisco apartments. This post was written with her family in mind to create ways to liven up their apartment. Are you getting ready to move into an apartment? Look for pieces that have a solid construction overall.

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How to Save Money on Groceries

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However, groceries is also an easy budget category to control, but it takes some planning, skill, and organization. Personally, I plan a weekly menu that’s centered around what’s already in my pantry and freezer, what’s on sale, and my family’s schedule. Seriously, my kids claim hunger ALL.DAY.LONG.

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Natural Mothering eBook Bundle

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Eleven Tips for Easier Menu Planning | Kitchen Economics Link-Up

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I also revolve my menu around what is on sale, so I'm spending less on our meals. Plan your menu around what is on sale at the grocery store that week. If whole chickens are on sale for.79/pound, I am always looking for great sales on our staples like chicken, turkey, fruits, vegetables, bread. Get the family involved.

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Don’t Recycle, Reuse

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Of course there are personal benefits as well – you save money by not buying or by buying used and you save money by not paying sales taxes for a new item. Of course there are personal benefits as well – you save money by not buying or by buying used and you save money by not paying sales taxes for a new item.

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