budget talk
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Monday Money Saving Tips-Full of Beans
Do you want to make a pound of ground beef stretch to two meals? Try using half the amount and adding beans to the recipes. Try it in in dishes such as shepherd’s pie, chili, and even tacos.
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Monday Money Saving Tips-High End Fashion
Welcome to a new feature here at Budget Smart Girl, Monday Money Saving Tips. Each week you’ll get a tip that can help you stretch your dollars. (If you’re looking for Monday Money Motivation, you can find it at My Worth Penny www.myworthypenny.com). Do you need a new dress for a wedding, need some clothes for the office and want to look like stepped off the runway? Head to the most affluent suburbs in your area and check out their charity and consignment stores. You’d be surprised what people donate or sell when they want to refresh their wardrobe. I’ve found top designer name coats, dresses and blouses for the…
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Best Buys for January
Happy New Year. The best buy posts are back here at Budget Smart Girl. Each month you’ll find a list of both grocery and non-grocery items that are usually on sale or in abundance and hence a lower price. Groceries Citrus fruits: Oranges, grapefruits, lemons, and mandarins are in peak season. Root vegetables: Carrots, parsnips, sweet potatoes, and beets are fresh and available. Leafy greens: Kale, collard greens, and spinach are great choices in winter. Winter squash: Butternut and acorn squash are abundant. After Holiday Picks: some items will be discounted like holiday candies and cookies. Pick up some now and use them throughout the year for baking. Non-Groceries Winter…
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Money Motivation-Money Gives You Independence
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Kick Off 2025…the right way
Hope you’re having a wonderful holiday season. I know I said I was taking a few weeks off but I thought I’d share this with you because my Budget Smart Girl Money Mindset is included in the Superstack I’m taking part in. There are also lots of great resources for bloggers, coaches, and entrepreneurs…I know many of you fall into those categories so here’s all the details… The Influence, Impact and Income Super Stacks gives you access to a comprehensive collection of tools and resources created by top experts and influencers across various industries. Here’s what you’ll find inside: ✨ E-courses, Masterclasses, and Workshops – Dive deep into strategies for…
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Money Motivation-It Starts with You
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Happy Holidays
I hope your holiday season is off to a wonderful start. 2024 has flown by and I hope it was a good and money saving one for you. I’m looking forward to 2025 and the 15th anniversary of Budget Smart Girl. I’ll be taking a two week break over the Christmas and New Year celebrations…the last Money Motivation will still be posted on December 23 and 30th. After that we’ll switch to Monday recipe ideas for the week and Money Motivation will move over to www.myworthypenny.com. I hope you’ll become a follower and subscriber to that site too. There’s also an Instagram, Pinterest and Facebook group as well. On Budget…
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Money Motivation-What Does Money Mean to You?
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Money Motivation-Have a Safety Net
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Budget Smart Girl and a New Business Venture
December already and almost the end of 2024. How has your year been? Did you reach all your goals? Did you stick with a budget? I have some big news to share with you and that’s I purchased a wonderful financial site that I think will be a nice addition for you my Budget Smart Girls. It’s My Worthy Penny www.myworthypenny.com. It’s packed with great articles, lots of freebies for you to download and I hope you’ll agree it takes the same approach to saving and making money as Budget Smart Girl. I’d love for you to check it out, download a freebie or two and get subscribed so you…