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7 Simple Hacks to Reduce Food Waste (and save money)

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Throwing food away is like throwing money in the garbage! Thankfully, there are some simple things that you can do to reduce your food waste and make a significant difference.  Check out these hacks to get started! There are affiliate links in this post for your convenience.  Please read my full disclosure policy.    Did…

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Our $200/mo. Grocery Budget: What I Spent & Saved This Week (12/28-1/3)

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Some of you have wondered where I get my printable coupons. Here are the main coupon sites that I use: Coupons.com, Smart Source, Red Plum, Ibotta, Checkout 51 and Saving Star.  Manufacturer websites and Facebook pages are another great source. If you are new here and unfamiliar with my weekly What I Spent & Saved posts, it probably is helpful to understand a…

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6 Ways to Save on Groceries Without Using Coupons

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Don’t have time to clip coupons? You can still save big with these easy money-saving tips from a mom of six who has a $350/mo. grocery budget! It’s true, using coupons used to be one of the big things that helped me keep our grocery budget at just $200/mo.  In fact, many years, coupons alone…

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Our $200/mo. Grocery Budget: What I Spent & Saved This Week (12/7-12/13)

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Some of you have wondered where I get my printable coupons. Here are the main coupon sites that I use: Coupons.com, Smart Source, Red Plum, Ibotta, Fetch Rewards (use code GEOEG at sign-up for $2.00 in points!), Checkout 51 and Saving Star.  Manufacturer websites and Facebook pages are also great sources. If you are new here and unfamiliar with my weekly What I Spent & Saved…

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20 Inexpensive Homemade Gifts for Kids

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This fun collection of easy to make homemade gifts for kids will not only save you money, they are unique and sure to be loved and enjoyed! Perfect for Christmas gifts, birthday gifts or just because.  There are affiliate links in this post. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Please read my…

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Welcome! I’m Lydia. I love to share easy homemade recipes, simple homemaking tips and great money saving ideas. I want to help you find ways to live well and enjoy life on a budget! Read more…

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