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How We Frugal-ed in August 2022

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Another month of 2022 is in the books and another month of frugal-ing. My found money in August was made up of a lot of little amounts and unfortunately, was not as high as in previous months. My Frugal Shenanigans! Show me the money! Total Found Money in August: $155.52. Check out more How We Frugal-ed posts.

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How We Frugal-ed in June 2023

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Frugal living is not about deprivation. Instead, I look for creative ways to save my family money in all aspects of our lives. This update includes how we frugal-ed in April, May, and June. I accessorized with some clearance finds from Target and Sam’s and we are really happy with our new sunroom.

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Where we found money in March 2021

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Finding extra money is a game for me. Over the years, I have found money through rebates, refunds, online sales, and even the ground. I have used the extra money to pay off debt, fund family trips, or build up our Christmas savings. January and February were stellar months with finding money. One can be hopeful…lol.

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Living a Frugal Life: Exploring Staycations

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If you’re trying to save money, pay down debt, or both, then you might want to consider skipping your family’s usual summer trip and plan staycations instead. Waterparks are a great summer attraction, but by the time you add in the cost of admission, parking, and meals, you end up spending a lot of money. Frugal Date Nights.

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Save Money Exercising

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You haven’t had time to pursue exercise and with holiday indulgences coming due on the credit card you don’t have spare money to buy a gym membership. How can you make sure you get the exercise you need but still save money doing so? Spend Money To Save Money. What other ways do you save money exercising?

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5 Steps to Saving Money Using Just Envelopes

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When I looked back at the last three months, I realized my resolution for saving money was not on track. If that sounds like a system you would benefit from, read on for my step by step guide on how to use the envelope budget method to save money. Step 1: Choose Your Target Spending Category. Step 2: Determine Your Budget.

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Put Your Budget on a Diet: Saving Money by Living Medium

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Because so many people are living on incomes that cannot support their spending habits; living on borrowed money, moving money from account to account, buying, spending, hiding the bills, and eventually the ‘dog of debt’ will catch up to you and bite you right in your credit report. What does that mean? Companies downsize.