Buy American
By DLangdon

Do you want to help create jobs in the US? Refuse to purchase products not made in the USA.

The next time you go shopping, check the made in label on each item you consider. If it does not say USA, don’t buy it. Find and purchase an item that is made in the USA. If you cannot find one, complain to the store management.

Only through consistent consumer ...

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Feeding a family of 4 for $100 a week
By frugalcleanfreak

Well, I am taking a week off this week. I threw my budget out the window and restocked my pantry and shelves, as well as stocked up on snacks and goodies. Once in a while you have to give yourself a break. Just like a diet, if you dont' give yourself a cheat day once in a while, you will eventually give up and quit the diet and reverse all the good progress you've made. ...

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Feeding your family of 4 for $100 a week
By frugalcleanfreak

Wow it has been a long day! My shopping is done, so I have my final numbers. Unfortunately, I went over budget by $11.81!! There are two reasons for this, and take note...
1)I brought my kids with me! They had dentist's appointments this morning in Modesto, so they had to accompany me to Winco.
2)I didn't have time to make a list! Just the one running around in my head! And you ...

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Feed a family of 4 for $100 a week
By frugalcleanfreak

Here is my grocery list along with prices this time for my $100 grocery week. I have a family of 4 w/two of the four being teenagers, so I can assure you, this works! And it feels good to stay on a budget. For us right now, it's a necessity. We are working on getting out of debt, so it's super important for me to stay on budget.
Today I shopped in town again...Dollar ...

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Feeding a family of 4 for $100 or less a week
By frugalcleanfreak

Well, my results are in for the week! I came in just $1 over budget! We have a bbq to go to tomorrow, and I'm making my famous colombian shrimp salsa (yum! Check out my recipe below.)which is why I went a little over budget.) Regardless, I only spent a dollar over at Winco. Then a couple trips to Grocery Outlet and Dollar Tree for other necessities and snacks, and my grand total for the ...

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