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How We Frugal-ed in August 2022

Family Balance Sheet

I’m always looking for ways to save my family money to not only help us get through current higher food and gas prices but also to help us achieve our big financial goals. Homemade Roasted Tomato Sauce. I harvested Roma tomatoes from my one and only plant and made a big batch of my homemade roasted tomato sauce.

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How to Save Money When Traveling

Saving Everyday

Gas, food, coffee, accommodations, entertainment, and parking add up quickly, not to mention unforeseen expenses like things you may have forgotten from home. If you’re open to flying or driving, compare the cost of flights to the estimated cost of gas. You’ll pay peak prices if you wait until you arrive to shop.

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How to Recognize the Hidden Costs of Christmas & Trim the Fat

Saving Cents With Sense

Although gas prices have been lower lately, hovering around $3.20 If anyone asks you want you want for Christmas, think practical: gas cards, an hour with a financial planner, gift cards to the grocery store and personal budgeting software. Homemade Holiday Gifts: DIY Peppermint Scrub. Photo by Upupa4me via Flickr.

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One Month of Spending Zero

Couponing 101

What we are still paying for: • Regular Bills • Home Business Expenses • Gas • That’s it! and homemade enchilada sauce for a Mexican casserole the next night! We’re also taking advantage of fuel discounts and very thankful for the lower gas prices we’re seeing this month! This way the food doesn’t “feel” like leftovers!