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Quiet Luxury Skin Care Quiet Luxury is an essential part of living the Sweet Life, but is the price tag too much to handle? If you have unlimited funds, then purchasing the best, highest-priced products would be easy.    However, most of us are feeling the pinch of inflation, stagnant wages, and concerns regarding the health of the economy, so using our knowledge, creativity, and strategies to get similar results at a much cheaper price tag is important.   This is where quiet luxury comes in.       Quiet luxury is a fashion and lifestyle trend characterized by an understanding of elegance, premium materials, and timeless design.    However, my version of quiet luxury is getting the most luxurious life while maintaining your financial health.      Look at purchasing products through the pricing triangle.   The pricing triangle is a basic concept that allows you to choose 2 of the 3 criteria when purchasi...
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Menu Plan #325

  Menu Plan #325 NOTE-  1- Click on the picture and get a link to a post sharing the recipe.  2- Although all prices were correct at the time of the blog postings, the current cost of these dishes may be higher due to inflation and/or location.      Published September 2025:  USDA Thrifty Food Plan According to this plan, our family’s weekly budget is $190.50. Since November has 5 weeks, our monthly budget is $952.50.   We elevate our dining experiences by including fresh fruits, vegetables, and higher-quality meats.  Since our family has specific dietary needs, we limit our consumption of highly processed food.   Grocery Shopping Tip:     Chicken breast is at its lowest price in months, so I picked up as much chicken as my freezer and budget would allow.    Here is what we did this week to make our week easier:   Wash and cut fruit and vegetables.  Rotate your perishables Make iced tea M...
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Frugal Five: #122

  With inflation rising and salaries not increasing, our ability to make ends meet is decreasing. Therefore, we must be more careful with our money. The Frugal Five is a series that celebrates the daily or weekly activities that help us live a frugal life.     I am exploring ways to reduce costs during busy weeks. One strategy is to watch the pennies because they add up. Here are some of my tips and tricks.    1- Grocery Store Game  The USDA Thrifty Food Plan has increased over time, but staying within a budget while purchasing high-quality food can be challenging. According to this food plan, our grocery budget would be $190.80.  (family of 3) Therefore, playing the grocery store game is becoming increasingly important as prices continue to rise.   This is when you combine sale prices with coupons and/or rebate apps.     By combining multiple methods of saving money, you can stock your pantry and fill your freezer at the...
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Menu Plan #324

  Menu Plan #324 NOTE-  1- Click on the picture and get a link to a post sharing the recipe.  2- Although all prices were correct at the time of the blog postings, the current cost of these dishes may be higher due to inflation and/or location.      Published September 2025:  USDA Thrifty Food Plan According to this plan, our family has a weekly budget of $190.50. Since  October has 5 weeks, our monthly budget is $952.50.   We elevate our dining experiences by including fresh fruits, vegetables, and higher-quality meats.  Since our family has specific dietary needs, we limit our consumption of highly processed food.   Grocery Shopping Tip:     Turkey breasts are on sale again this week.    I picked up an extra breast to cook on Thanksgiving.    My game plan is to slice it for deli turkey.   It will go in the freezer to use in the upcoming weeks for lunches.   Here is what w...
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