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How We Frugal-ed in August 2022

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September 2, By Kristia Leave a Comment

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. For starters, I didn’t donate plasma this month and that is usually my biggest source of extra cash. Lately, […]

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My #1 Tool that Saves Me Hundreds on Groceries

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August 20, By Kristia 5 Comments

This post was originally published in 2015. I still use this simple tool for meal planning! Meal planning is the #1 way I save money on groceries. I can NOT stress that enough and I write about it all of the time.  So I’ll repeat it. “MEAL PLANNING IS THE #1 WAY I SAVE MONEY […]

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Egg & Sausage Burritos (Freezer Recipe) | Breakfast on the Go

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August 12, By Kristia 50 Comments

This post was originally published in 2013. Be sure to check the comments for loads of tips and ideas for these egg & sausage burritos. In an effort to alleviate the morning rush, I make a big pan of these breakfast burritos for our freezer. And after nine years, this Egg & Sausage Burritos post continues […]

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How We Frugal-ed in July 2022

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August 6, By Kristia Leave a Comment

We’ve seen higher grocery and fuel bills lately, so we’re upping our frugal game to help the budget. Our financial goals are still important to us and we want to hit them regardless of the rising prices.   How I frugal-ed in the kitchen: I spend a lot of time in my kitchen. Here are […]

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How We Frugal-ed in June 2022

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July 7, By Kristia 4 Comments

It’s been a long time since I’ve shared a “How I Frugal-ed” post, but for a variety of reasons, I’m making a more conscious effort lately to flex my frugal muscles. Here’s how we frugal-ed in June.   How my husband saved us $460…for awhile at least. In 2017 we updated our kitchen with new […]

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10 Ways to Save at Giant Food Stores

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April 8, By Kristia 1 Comment

Ways to Save at Giant Food Stores

This post was originally published as a sponsored post back in 2015. Today, I’m updating it since a lot has changed at GIANT. This updated post is not sponsored. As the home manager, my mission is to serve my family quality and tasty food on our limited budget. GIANT Food Stores of PA has been […]

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Start Planning and Budgeting for Summer TODAY!

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April 2, By Kristia Leave a Comment

After a long winter, are you dreaming of blue skies and sunny days? We are! As a family, we are looking forward to camping trips, a week at the beach, and cookouts with friends. I want to make sure we have time to squeeze everything in and the funds to do it all. If you haven’t […]

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Why not run the family office?

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February 19, By Kristia 2 Comments

Many years ago, I read Thomas J. Stanley’s book, Millionaire Women Next Door: The Many Journeys of Successful American Businesswomen, and I had an aha moment. Chapter 17 in this book is titled, “Why not run the family office?”.  In highly affluent circles, a family office is a private wealth management firm that manages the […]

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How to Save Money on Groceries

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January 28, By Kristia 2 Comments

How to Save Money on Groceries

Are you spending more at the grocery store lately? Rising prices are affecting everyone’s bank account, and groceries are leading the way. Everyone is trying to figure out how to save money on groceries! According to CNBC, the cost of chicken and eggs has increased by 10%! Those are weekly staples at my house! Groceries […]

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Ibotta Review: How I Earn Cash Back on Groceries

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January 22, By Kristia Leave a Comment

This is my honest review. All links to Ibotta are to my referral link. When you join, you will also get a referral link to share with your friends to earn additional cashback. What is Ibotta? Ibotta is a free cashback rewards and payments app that gives you cash for everyday qualifying purchases when you […]

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