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Surviving on $5 a Day: My Food Diary

Ever tried to eat for just $5 a day? Spoiler: it’s not glamorous, but it’s definitely humbling. My breakfast was instant oats with a banana—total cost: $0.80. Lunch? Rice and stir-fried frozen veggies, $1.50. Dinner was the real challenge: a can of beans, some chopped onion, and a fried egg on top of leftover rice. Grand total: $4.10. No lattes, no takeout, and definitely no avocado toast. I stared longingly at the bakery window, but my wallet said no. Turns out, hunger makes you creative—hello, peanut butter ramen. I won’t pretend it was fun, but it made me rethink how much I take food for granted. If you’ve ever done the $5 challenge, you know it’s not just about saving money—it’s about resilience, resourcefulness, and maybe a little bit of stubborn pride. Would I do it again? Ask me after I eat something that isn’t beige. #BudgetMeals #FrugalLiving #FoodChallenge #Relatable #LifeOnABudget #Food #Foodie

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Joshua Garcia

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Is the middle class even a thing now?

OK, seriously - looking back at my work and lifestyle, I now feel like the "middle class" is a myth? I work my ass off at a 9-5, but every month feels like Survivor: Bill Edition. Mind you, I'm not talking about yachts or Ferraris, just... groceries, rent, the occasional night out, and I have to be careful not to max out my credit cards. It's crazy! I study hard, work hard, and still feel like I'm not getting anywhere. Is anyone else going crazy with this lifestyle? Or any scavenger hunt tips to solve this dilemma? Seriously, if you know of any, please contact me. #SalaryStruggles #LifeOnABudget #MiddleClassMadness

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Your Weirdest Frugal Habit That Works?

We all know the standard frugal advice: buy generic, cook at home, stick to a budget, etc. But what about those quirky, maybe a little weird habits that actually save you real money? Here are a few of mine: Condiment hoarder: I save every takeout ketchup/soy/hot sauce packet. Haven’t bought bottles in over a year. Lotion surgeon: I cut open "empty" lotion bottles — there's always another few days’ worth inside. Toothpaste bobby pin method: I roll it tight and clip it with a bobby pin to squeeze out the last bits. Old T-shirt > paper towels: I use worn-out shirts as rags. Cuts down on waste and I don’t have to keep buying paper towels. Not glamorous, but effective. So let’s hear it: What’s your weird but wonderful frugal habit that just works? Bonus points if it’s something you think most people overlook. Let’s crowdsource the weirdest ways to stretch a dollar. #FrugalLife #MoneySavingTips #WeirdButEffective #BudgetHacks #CheapWins #LifeOnABudget #rFrugal

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