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How We Frugal-ed in July 2022

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We’ve seen higher grocery and fuel bills lately, so we’re upping our frugal game to help the budget. Our financial goals are still important to us and we want to hit them regardless of the rising prices. Once again, GIANT of PA offered a chicken dinner with 3 sides and rolls for only 350 gas points. Marked down meat!

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Where I Saved Money This Week & a Big Fat FAIL.

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Maintaining our monthly budget is a daily process and there are days when we get it right and then there are days when we …I fail miserably. This process should help me save money and time on our groceries. I also used a gift card that I received LAST Christmas, making our drinks FREE. per gallon this week on gas.

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Will a “Green” Car Really Save You Money?

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Plus, green cars tend to help you save money on gas, right? After all, if you have a greener car that gets better gas mileage , you don’t have to fill up as often. These vehicles (referred to as PZEV) are made in a way that at some point in the process, there are no environmentally damaging emissions.

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Best College Student Credit Cards of February 2024

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You’ll earn bonus cash back at restaurants and gas stations with no activation required and no rotating categories to keep track of. Activating and tracking categories might be too much of a hassle for some students brand new to credit cards, but if you’re up for a little work, the rewards can be handsome. Read our review.

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Save Money with Geothermal Heat

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

According to the Department of Energy, the biggest draw on your home energy use comes from heating your home - Almost 45% of the overall cost! Even better, there is a way to extract that heat from the warm earth and use it to heat your home. With gas and electricity prices spiraling, consumers are looking for ways of saving money.

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The Advantages of Root Cellaring

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Others have re-learned canning skills our grandmother’s used. In the past few years, another trend, root cellaring, has re-surfaced. A traditional root cellar is an underground pit or room, typically covered or surrounded by earth used to store food. Benefits of using root cellars. What is a root cellar?

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25 Ways to Save on Groceries Every Month

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You can use pre-printed grocery lists to keep inventory and add extra items on the side. Consistently using things you already have not only saves money but also prevents food waste. Pro tip : Statistically, over 40% of families order take-out because they’re tired and don’t feel like cooking. Have a plan. Batch cook.