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How We Frugal-ed in November 2020

Family Balance Sheet

Since November is always a big month for sales and coupons and the beginning of the cold season, I do most of my winter clothing shopping during this month. While I like to shop at thrift stores, I have a hard time finding TALL length jeans for my 5’10 frame and I was in need of new jeans. Yes, please!

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10 Ideas to Find Cash for Christmas

Family Balance Sheet

The season of family, faith, food, and…shopping… collective sigh… The spending part of Christmas can get crazy, so I’ve come up with a list of ideas to find some extra cash for your Christmas spending if you’re coming up short. And a friend of mine sells her homemade Christmas candy this time of year.

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Back to School Savings Tips

Saving Cents With Sense

I know that it can be stressful to have to buy new books, clothes, shoes, supplies, etc, so I want to help you as much as possible with some back to school savings tips. My biggest tip is to set a budget before shopping and know how much you can spend. Homemade Breakfast Pockets. Homemade French Toast Sticks.

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Back to School Savings Tips

Saving Cents With Sense

I know that it can be stressful to have to buy new books, clothes, shoes, supplies, etc, so I want to help you as much as possible with some back to school savings tips. My biggest tip is to set a budget before shopping and know how much you can spend. Homemade Breakfast Pockets. Homemade French Toast Sticks.

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Growing up in the 1950?s

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

On Halloween we did a trick for our treat inside of a neighbors house, without our parents around and got homemade goodies to eat as a treat. Kids did chores and not all of them were ‘safe’ My brother mowed the lawn with a homemade electric lawnmower. Food/shopping. People went downtown to do their big shopping.

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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

Family Balance Sheet

Collect your bills and start shopping around for new vendors. Have you ever bought a pair of shoes that looked really cute in the store, but ended up sitting in your closet? Another friend sells her homemade artisan bread and another friend sells hand-sewn dolls at craft fairs. 20 – Earn Cash Back with Shopping Apps.

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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

Family Balance Sheet

Collect your bills and start shopping around for new vendors. Have you ever bought a pair of shoes that looked really cute in the store, but ended up sitting in your closet? Another friend sells her homemade artisan bread and another friend sells hand sewn dolls at craft fairs. 19 – Shop thrifty for you clothing needs.