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Should You Spend Your Money on Home Re-Decorating?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Well, I had to research this one as I’ve lived in the same home for 26 years now and have only changed out the paint once (repairing all those holes the kids put in the walls with their dart boards!) Others get bored with the current scheme and want to look at something different. How often do people redo their rooms?

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The Gotcha’s of Gas Credit Cards

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Mike is the owner of CreditCardForum.com, which is a forum and blog for discussing credit-related topics. and the 5% only applies to the first $1,500 in combined spending for gas, airlines, and hotels during that entire period. The Chase Freedom credit card gives 5% but for 2011 that is only given during July thru Sept.

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Master Lock Father’s Day Review & Giveaway

Nicoles Nickels

When choosing a lock for fathers, it’s helpful to consider his character traits as well as his favorite activities. Always on the go, this dad is on the road for business meetings often and is a frequent hotel visitor. When in his hotel room, he’ll need a safe place to store his passport, cash, watch and other important documents.

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Progresso Souper You Review & Prize Package Giveaway

Nicoles Nickels

The prize includes roundtrip airfare, a two-night stay in an NYC hotel, a full makeover, a guided wardrobe shopping spree with a personal consultation at a New York City department store, and $1,000 in spending money. The chunks of meat were great quality and the soup was well-seasoned! This giveaway is open to U.S.

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How to Save Money on a Vacation Rental Stay

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

These tactics have raised a storm of contention on the VRBO owner community forums and in other places such as this post by Ski Silverthorne. Individual property owners are well aware of the fact that non rental days are lost opportunities. When do you choose vacation rental properties over hotel rooms?

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