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Monday Money Saving Tips-Buy Used
Why buy new when you can buy used or refurbished… For electronics, furniture, clothes, and even cars, buying gently used or certified refurbished items can help stretch your budget.
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Monday Money Saving Tips-Cook At Home
Try cooking at home… Eating out can break your budget. Cooking at home is usually cheaper and healthier, especially if you plan meals and buy ingredients in bulk.
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Monday Money Saving Tips-Go Generic
Give generic brands a try. For groceries, over-the-counter medicine, and household products, generic brands often offer the same quality as name brands at a lower price.
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Monday Moving Saving Tips-Farmer’s Markets
Spring is just around the corner which means farmer’s markets will be opening soon. Take a weekly stroll to your local one and see what you can find. Things like produce can be cheaper and fresher than at the grocery store.
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Monday Money Saving Tips-Say Cheese
Want to give a recipe some, wow, that was great, what’s the secret, quality? Try using a stronger cheese, like sharp cheddar or Parmesan. Yes, sometimes they cost more but you need less of it and it takes the recipe to a whole new level without you spending a fortune. Give it a try next time you make mac and cheese.
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Monday Money Saving Tips-Rice Pudding
We often think about rice for savory dishes but it’s also wonderful used for sweet dishes too. Have you tried rice pudding as a way to make a filling dessert? Head to Allrecipes to find your favorite one and one that fits your budget. https://www.allrecipes.com/recipes/14442/desserts/custards-and-puddings/rice-pudding
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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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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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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…