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Brittany Cooper

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February 2017 Meal Plan & Grocery Haul

If you are stuck wondering how in the world can you cut spending, I can almost guarantee that you find some major savings when you take a good look at your food spending.

That includes your eating out but also your grocery spending! Are you making multiple trips to the grocery store each week?

Every time you forget an ingredient or decide on dinner last minute, every time you make an extra trip to the grocery store, you are going to be spending more money than you would have if you made a meal plan.

You can choose to either download the FREE PRINTABLE meal plan full of recipes to last you an entire month for less than $300 OR print off a free printable meal planning on a budget toolkit. The free template will help you plan your meals and stay on budget! Continue Reading →

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January 2017 One Income Family Budget Update

Wouldn’t it be nice to see the exact numbers of another family’s finances? A family who has successfully paid off over $20,000 of debt on one income. A family who has found a way to live on one income in one of the most expensive cities in the USA.

I know that’s what I wished for back when we were trying to figure out how to make a budget that actually worked for our family.

Which is why we have started sharing our real life family finances with you! Every single month I get on here and lay it all out there, holding nothing back. You can learn how to live on one income by learning from our trial and error to help you achieve your financial goals even faster!

See the real life numbers of our one income family who has made it work in an expensive city, paid off over $20,000 in debt, and is currently putting away hundreds of dollars a month to save to buy their first home. You can learn how to live on one income by learning from our trial and error to help you achieve your financial goals even faster! Continue Reading →

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Dollar Store Laundry Room Organization Tips

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It’s that wonderful time of the year when you get that almost natural call of the wild instinct to start organizing your home.

Almost instantly as the New Year arrives, you’re dramatically made aware that it is a real possibility of you becoming the star on the next episode of Hoarders!

Whew! Let’s take a deep breath. Let’s not let the stress of the situation get the best of us.

No matter which space you are looking to organize, these Dollar Store Organizing Ideas will help you get the job done in less than 30 minutes! The Dollar Store is the perfect place to find everything you need to get your home organized… IF you know what to look for! Here are 6 Organizing Tips to help you get the job done fast and cheap! Continue Reading →

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Copycat Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana – Quick and Easy Dinner

What do you think about having an insanely delicious meal tonight for dinner that doesn’t cost you more than a few bucks, and takes you less than 20 minutes in the kitchen?

Hot, creamy, hearty, and not too heavy. It’s the perfect combination to create a flawless bowl of soup.

One of my favorite things about a copycat recipe is that you can easily enjoy the taste of a restaurant meal but at a fraction of the cost.

A quick meal that also is a cheap meal but still tastes just like the restaurant but for a quarter of the price! This Zuppa Toscana recipe will surprise you how spot on it tastes just like the real thing at Olive Garden. Continue Reading →

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DIY Dollar Store Ombre Glitter Centerpieces

Here is the challenge, put together 12 centerpieces, all for under $20. At first thought it might sound completely doable, but if you have ever thrown a party before, you know that those party expenses can add up super quick!

If you do the math, that makes each centerpiece $1.67, now does this sound a little more of a challenge? Don’t let that discourage you! I am going to show you the very best strategies for throwing a party on a budget!

I love all the tips this girl shares on how to throw a fabulous party on a budget! You would never guess that these glitter obmre flower vases were all made with supplies from the dollar store! LOVE these ideas for dollar tree party décor! Continue Reading →

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