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Secrets to Affordable Fashion for the Frugal At Heart

Secrets to saving on fashionable clothing and building your closet to save you money.
Affordable Fashion for the Frugal at Heart

Are you into style and fashion? Do you follow the latest clothing trends?  Your personal style is an awesome form of self-expression.

Fashion and personal style have always been one of my passions. As a girl, I was intrigued when my mother wore a pretty dress or grandma applied her favorite shade of lipstick. They were always so beautiful and inspiring!

With that being said, I don’t like paying high prices for items that will quickly go out of style and sit in my closet until I decide to do a closet purge. (I don’t like paying high prices for anything for that matter.) So when shopping for more stylish items, I have my go-to stores.

I like following fashion trends and looking cute like the next lady; however, I have not always had the money to support this habit. Therefore, I had to become crafty with my shopping. Today, I’m going to share my secrets & suggestions with you. I will describe how to own a stylish wardrobe on a budget.

Suggested Reading: 75 Frugal Living Tips That are Surprisingly Easy

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What is a Split-Meat Meal? Eating on a Budget – Spaghetti & Tacos

SPLIT MEAT MEALS – Eating on a Budget

 

 

Split Meat Meals- Spaghetti & Tacos
Split Meat meals – Spaghetti & Tacos

What is a split meal? Do you often cook dinners on a budget?  If so, my split-meat meal idea is perfect for you! Make your spaghetti and tacos this week, using only one package of meat!

Split meat meals are great for families trying to save money on food and stay healthy. You are using half the meat for both meals and filling yourself up with other items such as vegetables or bread.

I started my split meals when my husband was buying our ground turkey from Costco. The packages of meat were bigger, so I would make two meals out of one meat pack! My two go-to meals for splitting are spaghetti and tacos! (Although you could do Chili and add extra veggies)

So my split meal is just that! I split the meat and drum up two meals with one meat package and meal prep.

This works best for a family of four with younger kids. My kids are ages six and four and do not mind if their spaghetti sauce or tacos don’t have as much meat. Plus if you start this when they are young, then they are used to eating their meals with less meat as they grow.

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Rakuten Review 2021 – Is Rakuten Legit?

Rakuten Review 2021 (Formerly Ebates) 

This Rakuten review 2021 will help you decide if Rakuten is right for you and if Rakuten is a safe, legit company. To find out more, keep reading.

Rakuten Review 2021 - Is the Cash back app legit? Find out here and learn how to earn money back on your online shopping. #cashbackapp #ebates #makemoney

 

 

Back before online shopping, rebates were SO annoying. You had to save your receipt, mail it in to the company and wait for snail mail to mail you a check. It was a long process that deterred many away from even trying for a rebate.

Yet, in today’s “online shopping” world, rebates are just a click away. Yet, it is wise to be on the lookout for scams and do your research before signing up for any company, including Rakuten. This review will help you decide if Rakuten is the right rebate app for you.

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Ibotta vs. Rakuten: Which is Best?

What cashback apps are you all using in 2021? I’m using Rakuten (formerly Ebates) and Ibotta. They are my favorite choices that consistently bring in money each month.

Have you heard of Rakuten (formerly known as Ebates)?

Rakuten is a popular cashback app or website (whatever you prefer) that earns you money back each time you shop online. Rakuten offers cash back at thousands of popular stores and is a great way to save money.

Don’t have time to read the review? Sing up for Rakuten here: –

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Save Money on Holiday Shopping


How to save money on Christmas Shopping

Christmas Savings
Christmas Saving

I used to crave the excitement of Holiday shopping. There was nothing like the gorgeous decorations, great deals, and shopping around from store to store. The mall looked like a regular old winter wonderland! As always, Holiday spirit filled the air.

Boy, times have changed!! After  having two kids, I now try to avoid anything with an early wake up, large crowds, no parking and a line with more than one person.

Although I love a good deal like the next person, I am skipping the Black Friday and mall lines this year and shopping from home!

My goal is to be stress-free this Christmas. Furthermore, you can too with these simple easy tips listed below!

Use my tips to avoid a head ache and bankruptcy this Christmas! Here’s to a whimsical Holiday Season. Let the shipping begin!

Ways to save

1. Ebates-This site actually gives you money back for shopping online and it is totally legit! You also get a bonus for signing up and making your first purchase. When I first signed up I got a ten-dollar gift card for Target and have been using them for over five years! Click here to sign up!

2. Groupon goods – There are many awesome discounted gift ideas on Groupon and right now you can get 6% back if you click Groupon through your Ebates account.

**TIP – I often wait until they have a 20% off coupon code, as well. They usually offer them at least once or twice a week.

*GIFT IDEA– Groupon has personalized children’s book on sale right now for around $8. What a great gift idea for the baby boy or girl in your life.

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