Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 21, 2014

Individual mobile phones that can also take pictures, look up information, tell time, perform calculations and much more are undreamt of tools that can help us save lives, save money and stay in touch. Faster transportation. Many of us have instant access to much of the world’s knowledge and opinion, via the internet.

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United States Money Plumbing Mobile Phone 162

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

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. 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.

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Kids and Family Parenting Cars Car 191

Frugal Luxuries

SEPTEMBER 22, 2015

You can find individually owned local bakeries, coffee shops, breweries, ethnic food stores and vegetable markets by consulting the phone book, community center, or local message boards—actual message boards or online sources such as Craig’s list. Unlike grain and corn feed, grass requires no fossil fuel for transport.

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Growing Canning Home and Garden Friends And Family Sale 40