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Meal Prep of the Week – Mongolian Ground Beef and White Rice (gluten and dairy free)
This Mongolian ground beef recipe is easy, budget friendly, delicious, and perfect for meal prepping.
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Saving Money on Organic Grocery Shopping
What you fuel your body with is SO important. After taking classes in college on Food Science, Nutrition, Health Education, and even Entomology (“the study of insects”, which is actually where I first discovered the pesticides applied to crops were really risky to human health), I’ve learned so much about food and what goes into…
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Must-Have Non-Toxic Cleaning Supplies
I started learning a few years ago about just how much the ingredients in everyday products can affect your overall health, and I ended up going down a rabbit hole of checking the ingredients in my products and slowly making swaps for products that were better for my overall health. I think of it as…
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How to Create a Budget and Save Money
An organized and set budget can help relieve financial stress. It gives you more of a sense of control over your finances. When creating a budget, start with knowing how much money you are actually bringing in each month. Let’s say you make $2,500 a month after taxes are taken out. Start there. The best…
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How to Stick to Your Clothes Budget: Essential Strategies
Clothes shopping is where I often would unintentionally go over my budget in the past. This experience has taught me some tips and tricks that have helped me keep my spending in check. #1 Know Your Budget This is an important first step. If you don’t know your budget yet, take a look at my…
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How I Started Budgeting on a Teacher’s Salary
When I got my first teaching job, I quickly realized how important it was to track every dollar. I started by writing down all my expenses and cutting unnecessary costs. Packing lunches, canceling unused subscriptions, and using cash envelopes made budgeting feel more manageable on my modest income. What surprised me most was how empowering…
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Budgeting in Your 20s – Where to Start
Your 20s are the perfect time to build strong financial habits. Start by tracking what you spend for a month—you’ll be surprised where your money goes. Then, create a simple budget with categories for rent, food, savings, and fun. A little awareness can completely change your money mindset. Set small, achievable goals like saving $100…