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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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4 reasons to choose electric driving

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Although there is an initial investment, solar panels will typically earn back the money you spend within 7 years. If you own a drive or site where you can park your own car, you can choose to buy a private charging point. Check out the Alfen EV charging points. This makes electric driving a durable, sustainable choice!

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Why I Don’t Use Credit Card Rewards Programs

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I remember the old S&H Green Stamp days when folks would paste their little green stamps (which they go from buying stuff) in a book which could then be redeemed for more merchandise available from the catalog. It’s a pain to use the points. Loyalty programs have been around for a long time.

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10 Nifty Ways to Eat Organic on a Budget

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Finding ways to fit organic foods into your budget is really not much different than any other endeavor of frugality. Organic organizations and associations are good starting points. So even if you’re on a tight budget, you can still manage to go organic if you follow just a few of these tips.

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Carnival of Personal Finance #384 – Time for a Laugh Edition

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Editors Picks: Big Cajun Man from THE Canadian Personal Finance Site shares 10 Phrases I have Used to Save Money. Really, we should all carry a cue card in a our wallet that we can just whip out and use anytime we have an opportunity to save money. Plus, being frugal can also be green which to me is really important.

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How To Update Your Wardrobe For Less

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If you can’t find the deal you want, snap a picture of the tag and the item so you can find it later on at the right price point. Clothing swaps are a great way to spend a frugal evening with friends while clearing out your closet and scoring some new finds. Shop Your Closet. Mix and match what you already own. Shop Seasonally.

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Friday Links – School Update Edition

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Take a peak and see what I read this week: Good Reads From The Blogosphere: Jen from Money Rebound writes about Realistic Ways to Slash Your Student Loan Debt – Such a timely post considering the recent rate changes for federal student loans in the United States! as MMD at My Money Design thinks. Hope your week went well.

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