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How I’m Stretching My Budget — and Still Living Well
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With everything going on, I wanted a place to share the little things helping me save, simplify, and stay sane. These are practical tools, programs, and habits that really make a difference when money feels tight.
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Home & Essentials
 
Food & Groceries
 
Personal Care & Wellness
 
Money Saving & Earning Helpers

Home & Essentials

Cut energy bills without even trying.
 
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Cut energy bills without even trying.
LED Bulbs
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Keep the warmth in and heating costs down.
The Home Depot
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Reduces “phantom” electricity drain from plugged-in devices.
Kasa Smart Wi-Fi Power Strip, 6-Outlets
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Buying pantry staples in bulk saves money and waste.
Bulk Food Storage Containers
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Ditch the paper towels; they add up fast.
Reusable Paper Towels
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Food & Groceries

 
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Makes cheap cuts of meat tender and stretches ingredients.
Slow Cookers & Roasters
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Planning meals means fewer takeouts and less waste.
Meal Prep Containers
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Helps keep food fresh longer (goodbye, freezer burn).
Best Vacuum Sealers
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Skip the $6 lattes and make your own better brew.
The Best Coffee Makers With Grinders
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Keeps fruits and veggies lasting longer.
Rubbermaid Fresh Produce Saver
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Personal Care & Wellness

 
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One product that can clean almost everything—hands, dishes, even floors.
Castile Soap
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Saves money (and the planet) over time.
Rechargeable Batteries
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If you can trim between salon visits, it adds up!
Hair Trimmer Collection
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Free ways to stay active without a gym.
FitOn – #1 Free Fitness App, Stop Paying for Home Workouts
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Money Saving & Earning Helpers

 
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Budgeting App (like EveryDollar or YNAB) – Keeps spending in check.
Best Budgeting Apps
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Cash-Back Apps (Rakuten, Ibotta, Fetch) – Earn back on things you’re already buying.
6 of the Best Cash-Back Apps
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Pay less for store credit you’ll actually use.
Buy Gift Cards, Discounted Gift Cards Save up to 35%
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Great for finding what you need for free.
BNProject | Find Your Community
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(Freelance Platforms or Reselling Apps) – Turn your skills or extra stuff into cash.
41 Side Hustle Tools, Apps, and Resources I Use to Run My Online ...
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