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5 Ways For Families To Spend Less Money And Still Have Fun
Sometimes it feels like having fun and sticking to a budget are two concepts that don’t exist well together. Between activities with kids, going out to eat and to regular entertainment option, vacations and more, it is hard these days to be a family on a budget. That’s why we’ve created a list of 5 Ways for Families to Spend Less Money and Still Have Fun! Don’t get discouraged—get creative! We hope you’ll be inspired by our list below to ensure you have fun together as a family without breaking the bank.
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Save On Your Family’s Summer Outings
Are you trying to plan some fun with your family or friends this summer? As you plan, you’re looking at your bank account, trying not to go broke keeping the family busy. First of all, remember NOT to overbook your summer ripping and running. It’s ok to let your kids be bored at home. But, before you head out on a few outings, be sure to check out saving on your family’s summer outings — no need to pay full price all the time.
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Cook More and Save On Your Grocery Bill – Get Your Life Together
Look, folks. It’s time to take a long hard look in the mirror and accept the areas in your life that are just messed up from the floor up. And yo, two of those areas for me is cooking and laundry. I HATE doing laundry. That’s why I taught the kids how to do laundry at a young age. Don’t judge, take note on that tidbit and thank me later. Yes, they each do their own laundry. And when they say, “I don’t have anything to wear.” My response is, “Not my problem. You better get your life together!” (that’s my response to everything). To tackle the cooking issue I…
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My Favorite Grocery App That Helps Me Save
A few years ago I refused to use coupons or any phone saving apps during grocery shopping; that all changed after moving to Japan. We shopped at the commissary, but I still needed to find ways to cut our expenses a bit. This gal started using her grocery savings app and coupons.