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Have you ever seen someone drive who was not paying for the gas? Their foot is constantly either on the gas or the brake. They never take advantage of the coasting ability. Too many of us are just like that this time of year when it comes to the temperature. We turn the heat on [...]

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Which is more valuable to you? Take it into account when planning your spending. Some things like hanging clothes on the line and making bread from scratch can be great money savers but only if you have the time. In my opinion time is worth much more than money. But there are still times when [...]

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I am currently finishing up an ebook an making gravy for my bookstore. Did you know I have a bookstore? Well I do, and I have all kinds of great ebooks that will save you money. You know the old saying, You can buy a man a meal or you can teach him how to [...]

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I would love to hear how you use them in a way that really works. I have read blog upon blog about how someone got 12 boxes of cereal for only $20 instead of $40 but what I want to know is what are you going to do with that 12 boxes of cereal? I [...]

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In other words timing is everything. It has been a big tomato season this year, and when it is time to can everything else gets set aside.   When the harvest is ready it cannot wait. Time management is really important in saving money.

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I wrote an article recently for a publication about frugal living and thought I would share a paragraph with you  …. I have taught my children that time is more important than money. More money can always be made but lost time can never be replaced. Jesus has given us choices. How much money we [...]

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I like to stock up when I find things on sale. The other day I found knee high stockings for 50 cents a box of two pairs. They are regularly $2 a box. I bought 10 boxes. I don’t wear them but we use them as a filter over our water intake for our spring [...]

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Right now around here guess what is in season? Blueberries, strawberries, blackberries, fresh milk, fresh eggs. Tomatoes, corn, peppers, eggplants, squash, lettucs, cliantro, onions. Etc. So guess what most of our meals consist of? Yep.  Blueberries, strawberries, blackberries, fresh milk, fresh eggs. Tomatoes, corn, peppers, eggplants, squash, lettucs, cliantro, onions. Etc. My point is, use [...]

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When we need to run errands, go grocery shopping etc it is well planned. You would be amazed at how much impulse spending you can do when you get tired and or hungry. We take a list and a cooler with frozen water bottles in it. We are well thought out and well organized. If [...]

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Too much if you ask me. Yet I am greatly appreciating my fans at this moment. It has been very hot in mid TN recently. Very hot. It is usually like this in late August not mid June. We have had occasional rain so I am not too worried, but it is certainly uncomfortable. We [...]

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