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Grocery Budget Challenge | February Meeting

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My successes: My February grocery budget was $450 and I am happy to say that I stayed within our budget. I found it easier to keep a tab on my grocery spending and I’m going to continue to use cash. When life gets hectic, sometimes our best meal planning intentions just don’t work out and we need to be prepared.

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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

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2 – Reduce your grocery spending without sacrificing quality. Can you answer this question, how much do you spend on groceries each month? If you do not know the answer, then there is a good chance you are over spending. The easiest way to reduce your grocery spending is to plan your meals.