Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 6, 2014

We will probably be renting a car for our vacation this year. So, instead of trying to cram my hubby, my grandson, myself and all of our travel things into my little Toyota Camry Solara (read that convertible with very little trunk space), I’m looking for a mid-sized SUV to rent for a couple of weeks. Here is what I found.

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Saving Everyday

OCTOBER 3, 2023

If you feel like a vacation is out of your reach, these tried-and-true ways to save money when traveling will help you get there without breaking the bank! He worked hard and was gone a lot, but somehow, he always took us on a yearly vacation. I truly believe that family vacations are a necessity. Avoid weekends.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

When we traveled, we packed a cooler full of food to eat on vacation and while on the road. Now that there are 5 members of our family, we easily save at least $100 a day every day that we’re on vacation and eating our own food. I initially booked directly through Budget, and the cost for a large SUV for a week was $595.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 4, 2012

Cooperation is an important key to successful budgeting. Examine Your Budget and Look For Loopholes Loopholes are those unnecessary expenses that are a waste of funds. Limit eating out and the activities that are outside your budget such as expensive movies and far away vacations. Creating a Budget is Easy.

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FEBRUARY 17, 2020

Ski vacations can be fun for the whole family, but the costs might add up more quickly than you anticipate. If You’re a Beginner, Consider Renting or Borrowing Gear. Renting your gear can be a more affordable way to try skiing without a long-term commitment. Gear is pricey. Don’t Use High-End Gear.

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The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

One of the moves we made, out to Seattle, the only way we could make our budget work AND have me be home with our young kids, was to not own a vehicle at all. I’m not – I’m more of a spender, and struggled with budgeting as a young adult. Do you have any tips for frugal travel or vacations? We lived for 2.5

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 6, 2014

Here are some of the ways to do so, some of the ways I milk each dollar on my vacations – no matter what my vacation budget is. A hot air balloon ride; a trip to Alaska; and an all inclusive beach vacation are a few of the ideas I have yet to execute. What is your most valued vacation memory? Anticipate.

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The Frugal Girl

MARCH 4, 2024

When they got married, they bought a duplex so that the rent money from the tenant in the upstairs apartment would pay the mortgage. I track expenses, monitor our budget and handle all of our investments. We were somewhere on vacation with the kids when they were young, and Alan and I had promised them ice cream.

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 6, 2020

For many households, their finances and budgets are in limbo. Our small business was going well, so we said so long to renting office space and purchased a commercial property in the summer of 2012. For years, we avoided such extravagant vacations, so this one was particularly special. Yep, life was good.

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Shereen Travels Cheap

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Normally, I break my list down into three categories - budget, moderate, and splurge - but this year everything is under $120, and most are much less than that, so you can get more for your buck and be even more popular to that traveler on your list. . I'm a lover of layering when I dress, especially on vacation. Why is it so good?

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Saving Cents With Sense

MAY 25, 2012

If affording a vacation just doesn’t seem possible, why not have a “staycation” instead, where you enjoy your own city or state without all the added travel expenses. A staycation is the perfect economical alternative to a conventional vacation. Plan your time like a normal vacation with “vacation days”.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 20, 2017

strict budget. We committed to using a cash budget, and we talked daily at. 1 – Set a budget. Not only did we write a new budget before the start of. came up that day that made us need to tweak some of our other budget. 2 – Used a cash budget. cash for our cash budget categories.

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The Coupon Game

FEBRUARY 10, 2012

A good friend of mine decided to live on a cash budget and loved the way it helped her and her husband to be more aware of where their money was going each month. I had always been scared to try this method of budgeting because I thought it was too restrictive, and we have a tight budget already.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 21, 2012

Whether you’re spending minutes or hours pinning photos of your favorite meals, outfits or vacation destinations, there is a wealth of money-saving knowledge floating around on those boards. They key to DIY bliss on Pinterest is seeking out budget-friendly projects that don’t take weeks to complete. If so, how?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 2, 2014

A few dollars saved at breakfast can free up enough in the budget for an entire happy hour drink, maybe even two! Rent Out Your Room. How to Take a Frugal (or Free) Vacation or Trip 4 Good Reasons To Buy Travel Insurance Limiting the Financial Damage of a Data Breach Staycations Are For Suckers! Granola bars? Dried fruits?

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Saving Everyday

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

I vividly remember him saving his change all year and having us kids roll it for vacation. We got $20 each for doing it, and that was our vacation spending money. For example, this month we went about $135 over our frivolous spending budget. For one-time projects, consider renting. It was rarely just handed out.

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Couponing 101

OCTOBER 18, 2019

These four simple steps will lessen the environmental impact of your vacations. And as an added bonus, the same steps that help the environment may also help your budget. Renting or hiring a car may seem convenient, but it is also less fuel-efficient than many other forms of transportation. Prepare Your Home Before You Leave.

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Family Balance Sheet

JULY 9, 2015

When you have tracked, analyzed, and cut your budget to bare bones, there is only one other way to find extra money to put towards debt and that is to make more money. I have made hundreds of dollars at yard sales and usually use the money to pay for our vacation spending. Brian and his wife used excel to create a budget spreadsheet.

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The Coupon Game

FEBRUARY 10, 2012

A good friend of mine decided to live on a cash budget and loved the way it helped her and her husband to be more aware of where their money was going each month. I had always been scared to try this method of budgeting because I thought it was too restrictive, and we have a tight budget already.

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Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

She hosts a You Tube channel, The Former Mrs. Jones , where she vlogs about budgeting, debt free living, and family life. Renting, not having super nice furniture or cars, having mismatched dishes and bedding. No new clothes, no vacation, no extra anything. We tried our best to stretch the food budget. Where are you from?

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Nicoles Nickels

AUGUST 8, 2012

Enjoy 20% off Sunday-Thursday 1 way truck rentals with this Budget Rent A Car coupon (no code needed when you click the coupon link, expires 8/24). Get $75 off an AdvoCare 500 NASCAR package with this Southwest Airlines Vacations coupon (click for code, expires 8/31). You can also earn 10% cash back. You can also 3.5%

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Saving Cents With Sense

JUNE 4, 2013

If the thought of beating summer boredom also makes you think of draining your budget, you are going to want to keep reading. Rent free children’s movies from your local library. Find free vacation Bible school camps in your area. Take a picnic dinner to the beach after 5 p.m. which is when most stop charging admission.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JUNE 21, 2016

If the thought of beating summer boredom also makes you think of draining your budget, you are going to want to keep reading. Rent free children’s movies from your local library. Find free vacation Bible school camps in your area. Take a picnic dinner to the beach after 5 p.m. which is when most stop charging admission.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Best for : Savings accounts are best for short-term savings or money you need to access only occasionally — think an emergency or vacation fund. Real estate Traditional real estate investing involves buying a property and selling it later for a profit, or owning property and collecting rent as a form of fixed income.

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