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What This Prepper Buys: The $1 Dollar General Challenge

What This Prepper Buys: The $1 Dollar General Challenge

A few months ago, I wrote a post on What This Prepper Buys: A Trip To The Store With Me. I wanted to give you all an idea on what I purchase for my preps and my everyday life. Since I use my preps in my daily life, I buy a lot of things knowing I can and will use them in both. Since then, I have had some requests to do more of these posts and maybe explain why I…

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Once A Month Shopping Challenge: Month 2 Update & Month 3 Beginning

Once A Month Shopping Challenge: Month 2 Update & Month 3 Beginning

Month 2 Update:November started out with really great intentions. I was set up for the month with one grocery trip and two trips to other stores. I was hosting Thanksgiving and thought I knew how many people were coming. Then two days before Thanksgiving hit. We made a trip to the store when I figured I did not have enough food (I was wrong, of course). We had more people coming along with bad weather and I started to panic a…

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Want an Easier Life? Commit to Becoming Debt Free Now!

Want an Easier Life? Commit to Becoming Debt Free Now!

Life is what you make of it. I want a life away from worry and stress. I want a life that I can control within reason. I can’t do that when I am stressing out and worrying.The single biggest thing that makes me worry and stress out? Debt.Debt can rule your life. It can make you a slave to your money instead making your money work for you. It can cause your to lose sleep, become anxious, and generally be…

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10 Money Saving Tips for a Frugal Holidays!

10 Money Saving Tips for a Frugal Holidays!

  Christmas time can just be a crazy time! So many people you want to give gifts to, so many things your kids want, and only so much money to spend in your wallet! What is a person supposed to do?   I am here to help you! I use these tips to help me save money at Christmas and still feel good about the holidays. These tips can help you, too! 1. Set a budget! I set a $75…

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Once A Month Shopping Challenge: Month 2 and November’s Meal Plans

Once A Month Shopping Challenge: Month 2 and November’s Meal Plans

Here we are, Month 2 of the Once A Month Shopping Challenge!I tried to be a little more prepared for this month. I have officially made my three planned stops as of yesterday. The first stop was to K-Mart to get:2 bags of dog food2 bags of cat food (grain-free for the cat with a sensitive stomach)1 bag of cat litter1 bottle of shampoo (for me)1 bottle of shampoo/conditioner (for Dane)2 bottles of conditioner (1 for me, 1 for Paige)2…

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The Once A Month Shopping Challenge: Month One Update

The Once A Month Shopping Challenge: Month One Update

My first month’s Once A Month Shopping Challenge will be done in just a few days. I will probably go grocery shopping a few days early due to how my budget works and when I get paid. However, I wanted to give you an update so you can see how it is going so far. The successes:I feel like I have been freed from shopping. Really! We have found so many creative solutions to problems like Paige’s Halloween costume. The kids…

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