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Meet a Reader | Biker Liz

The Frugal Girl

Vanilla cupcakes I stored all my equipment in a dishpan in my dorm room. I transported my kids everywhere either by walking, biking, or taking the bus. We specifically chose a community with biking, walking, and public transportation infrastructure. Eat at grocery stores! We lived for 2.5 Cycling equipment and gear.

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Cut Back on Waste & Help the Environment

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I am late to the party when it comes to this documentary, as it was filmed and released in 2009, but I still enjoyed it and the principles behind the project. Many coffee shops will give you a discount which adds up over time. These aren’t huge changes, but they will help your bottom line and the environment.

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5 Economic Assumptions We (still) Make That Won’t Always Be True

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Ahem… , we all saw real estate fall in 2008, 2009 and 2010 – but do you believe that it is now on the rebound? A time may come when our ‘just in time’ food transport system breaks down, stopping the flow of fresh fruits and vegetables to northern climates in the winter and causing runs on remaining stock in grocery stores.

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Wii Fit Starter Kit Just $14.95 Shipped

Saving Cents With Sense

Plus, the Yoga Mat Strap is a simple way to transport and store your Yoga Mat. ©2009-11 Saving Cents with Sense ™, a website of Saving Sense Media LLC. Simply charge the Battery Pack whenever power is diminished. The Yoga Mat minimizes impact, protecting your body and floor. Be healthy and have fun! All rights reserved.

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Simplify Pool Care This Summer with Clorox Pool & Spa

Saving Cents With Sense

How it Works: Search Clorox™ Pool&Spa™ “My Pool Care Assistant” on the Apple App Store or the Android App Market. There has been many times that he has had to take a sample of water to our local pool store to find out what he needs (and sometimes it takes more than one trip!). Select the “My Pool Care Assistant” icon to download.

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The Christmas Tree – Artificial or Real?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Finding a place to store it all year is still difficult. In addition, some trees are grown close to where they are used, lowering the transportation carbon emitted. We were tired of spending $40 – $50 a year on trees. It was convenient to already have a tree. Cons: There was a significant upfront cost – I paid $200.

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9 Ways to Save at the Pump

Saving Cents With Sense

Of course, driving less can help reduce the amount of gas you use, and therefore need to buy, but when carpooling, riding your bike, or using alternative transportation just isn’t feasible, then you can still use these tips to help you save at the pump. Several grocery stores over rewards that can be redeemed toward fuel savings.

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