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My post, My $100 grocery budget and tips for saving on your grocery bill, is included in this week's Festival of Frugality #114 hosted by No Credit Needed.

This is the first time I submitted one of my post for a festival so I am excited that I got listed. There are many great articles, I encourage you all to check them out.


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Lilo said…
Hi, I have tagged you in my blog if you are interested.

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