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A Sweeter Way to Cook Your Budget

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I’m ashamed to say it, but there was a period in my life where I stopped baking cookies. If you’ve ever eaten homemade cookies before, you’ve probably tasted the Toll House recipe. Once you’ve made some financial goals that motivate and inspire you, try and put dollar amounts around them.

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My #1 Tip for Trimming Grocery Spending

Family Balance Sheet

My #1 tip for trimming grocery spending is an easy one: Serve simple, frugal, scheduled meals. After all, the goal of eating is to fill the tummy and nourish the body. Homemade cookies ( Healthier Coconut Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies ). With two growing teenagers, that task isn’t always easy, but it is possible.