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Our 2023 Financial Goals

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My husband and I discussed some ideas over our holiday break. It was a momentous occasion that was many years in the making. It was a momentous occasion that was many years in the making. I cried for days and we celebrated the occasion with a family cruise a few months later. I spent about $870/month on groceries.

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Introducing the 2015 Choose Thrift First Challenge

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In 2014, the Grocery Budget Challenge encouraged us to keep our grocery spending in line and to be creative with our meal planning so that we do not over-spend. Our youngest daughter’s dresser practically disintegrated into pieces over the holiday break. This challenge already has me thinking differently.

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How to Save Money on Groceries

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During the holidays a few years ago, Wegman’s offered 5 lb sacks of flour on sale for.99 Also, after holiday sales are a great time to find clearance on everyday items, such as cleaning supplies, paper products, foods. Related Reading: Reusable Alternatives to Paper Products: 10 things to cross off your grocery list.

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How to Save Money on Groceries

Family Balance Sheet

During the holidays a few years ago, Wegman’s offered 5 lb sacks of flour on sale for.99 Also, after holiday sales are a great time to find clearance on every day items, such as cleaning supplies, paper products, foods. I keep at least one frozen pizza in the freezer just for this occasion—bought on sale, of course!!