Hi We have a serious question for you ... Would You Eat Expired Meat Just to Save Money? Really .... Would You? This newsletter has an article in it that might just tick some people off. But we don’t care … we’re all about getting good quality food and other things for bargain prices. And we want to help you … but have we gone too far by buying expired meat? Cleaning Out and Selling Off In the past 6 months, we’ve helped 3 people clean out their homes in preparation to move. We’ve been faithfully selling things, but our patio and garage are still full of stuff. We’re gearing up to host another humongous Garage Sale the last week in October - so if you’re in Arizona or going to be here, please stop by. Building a new Workshop Steve’s finally past recovering from triple-hernia surgery and is working through a 6-step plan to reformat part of our garage into a new, more organized workshop. He’s moving shelves, going through all of his tools and storage bins of parts and materials. And moving all of the new tools around to make an efficient workspace. Shop Amazon A couple of times each year we ask for your help to support this newsletter by shopping on Amazon. We get a little commission and it helps fund our website and newsletter production. If you can bookmark this and use it whenever you shop you help us even more. Thanks for saving money and supporting MoneySmartFamily.com In This Newsletter We’ve got several articles that will help you save a ton on Groceries. You’ll also find tips for buying a house, make some money by taking surveys, and some tips for grandparents. We’re making frugal fun!
WE HOPE THE ARTICLES IN THIS NEWSLETTER ENCOURAGE AND EMPOWER YOU!
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Meal Planning:6 Easy Steps to Make Tasty Menus and Save Time
Meal planning seems to be one of the trendiest things to be doing now. Whether you’re into weight training, catering to a specific lifestyle choice (vegan, keto, paleo, etc.), eating organic or just doing menu planning to save time—this will help you eat healthier for less. Annette and Steve started meal-prepping more than 30 years ago to feed their growing family of seven. Annette has tried many different ways of doing meal planning and has fine-tuned it to be efficient and tasty. Read More Here More Menu and Meal Planning Tips from ReadersOur Menu Planning/Meal Prep page has lots of tips to encourage and inspire you with your desire to get healthy delicious meals on your table at home. If you have an idea that isn't listed, please send it through our contact form. Get more meal planning tips here.
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Grandparents to Influence their Grandchildren
We’re all about being realistic and frugal. In this article we’re looking for practical ways that grandparents can positively Influence their grandchildren – some of these ideas are amazing! We asked our Facebook friends how they’ve seen Grandparents influence Grandchildren in a positive way. Our goal was to build a brainstormed list of ideas to encourage grandparents to be active participants in their grandchild’s life. If your child’s grandparents (your in-laws or parents) could help your family with their financial and relational resources, what would you wish for? This list is full of positive and fantastic ideas. If you have an idea that isn’t listed, please send it through our contact form. We’d love to include it. See How Others Grandparents are Helping ~~~$-$-$-$~~~
How To Buy A House With Bad Credit:5 Steps to Ownership
Buying a home with bad credit can really be challenging. And if you have a poor credit score it can be even tougher. If you’ve always dreamed of owning a home, but you’re struggling with saving a down payment or raising your credit score, we’ve got hope. There are several steps you can take to repair credit, find a lender, and realize that goal of homeownership. This guide will help you find all the resources you need. Get the Five Helpful Steps Here
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Good For After Sell By Date?
Want to see people turn up their noses in disgust? Just mention that you often purchase expired meat or meat that is going out of code. “Code” refers to the date placed by a grocer or manufacturer on a grocery item revealing its use-by, sell-by or freeze-by date. We did an interview on ABC’s 20/20 with Elizabeth Vargas. When she saw a video clip of Steve selecting some discounted ham in a grocery store, she was puzzled. She said, “You are picking up bargains on items most of us would avoid, like expiring meat.” She continued, “Most people don’t want to buy meat that is expiring today. Why are you buying it, and more importantly, stocking up on it?” Learn Why We Love Expired Meat
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22 Best Trusted Survey Apps: Earn Cash from your Phone
Would you love to find the best mobile survey apps that could earn you money? We’ve done all the work for you by researching and testing them. Do you enjoy sharing your opinion about things? Most of us do. We’ve researched the 22 of the most popular survey apps that pay you for sharing your views. The promise of making some money for answering questions might sound too good to be true. And there are some instances where it is. It’s true that some survey companies might be less than ethical. But the list below only includes legitimate survey companies with good reviews. These survey companies will help you earn some extra cash in your spare time. You won’t get rich, but earning $5 to $30 per month is better than nothing Learn which Survey Apps We Tried and Trust
~~~$-$-$-$~~~ 18 Grocery Stores that Offer Senior Discounts
Are you wondering which grocery stores offer senior discounts in your area? Do you know which days and what ages qualify for the senior discount? Grocery shopping can be one expense that is difficult to trim down. Luckily, there are many ways to cut back on your grocery costs. With the use of store sales and coupons, you can dramatically reduce this line item in your budget. However, these money-saving grocery tips can be even more powerful if you are able to combine them with a senior discount. Get our Updated List 
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