We have all heard that "cash is king" and that we should use a cash only budget. I don't and it's for a very good reason. Let me show you why I don't use a cash only budget and why you may want to switch too.
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Homemade Cinnamon Vanilla Candles
If you love scented candles, you will adore these DIY cinnamon vanilla candles! The perfect combination of vanilla and cinnamon combine to create an amazingly scented homemade candle that smells great and saves you money at the same time!
When I was a teenager, one of my uncles had his own ...
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How to Budget Paycheck to Paycheck
Sticking to a weekly or monthly budget does not always work for everyone. For those people, learning how to budget paycheck to paycheck can often be the answer.
My husband and I both have very different incomes. His is paid consistently every week. Mine, however, is paid irregularly. Some of my ...
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How to Make Liquid Castile Soap from a Bar
Castile soap is a staple in any toxin free home and in DIY beauty and DIY cleaning recipes. It can be so expensive though! This simple two step method will show you how to make homemade liquid castile soap from a br for much cheaper!
I truly adore castile soap. I use it almost everyday of my ...
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30 Things to Make at Home
Learning how to make things at home can help you save money on groceries. You might be surprised at how much you can save. Here are 30 of the best things to make at home to start with. It's even better that the list also includes easy things to make at home to sell that will allow you to earn extra ...
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How to Barter For What Your Need
Learning how to barter is a fantastic way to save money. It lets you trade goods or services for whatever you need. Use these tips to learn how to barter without getting ripped off!
Bartering has always been one of my favorite ways to save myself money. I love the very idea of trading something ...
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Mexican Wedding Cookies Recipe AKA Christmas Snowball Cookies Recipe
Mexican wedding cookies are a traditional cookie served at traditional Mexican weddings, but they're also a tasty treat to add to any Christmas cookie platter. Also known as Christmas snowball cookies, these easy to make treats are sure to please everyone!
I'm not entirely sure when I ...
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22 Ways to Use Kitchen Scraps
Are you throwing out money each week? If you're tossing certain kitchen scraps, you are! Don't want to start a kitchen scrap garden? These ways to use kitchen scraps are right up your alley! None of them are gardening related but they will still have you creating new, waste free goodies right in ...
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7 Easy Ways to Live Sustainably
Did you know that living sustainably can be frugal? It can! These easy ways to live sustainably are not only great for the environment and reducing waste, but they will also help you save more money than you ever expected!
The two concepts - sustainable living and frugality - work together to ...
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Merry “Kiss-mas” Simple Teacher Gift Idea
Do you gift your child's teacher a cute or thoughtful gift at Christmas? A lot of the time, we can easily forget to say thank you to the people who spend so much time with our kids and who have so much influence over them. Finding a good teacher gift idea that won't break the bank can be ...
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