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Staycations Are For Suckers!

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

The truth is that they can offer these prices to their customers because airlines want to fill their seats, hotels want to fill their rooms, and area attractions are desperate for an influx of cash. While gas prices aren’t faring any better, you can at least hit the road and travel the same distance you would fly for half the cost.

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Plan a Staycation or Vacation in Harrisburg, PA

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With gas prices inching closer to $4 in many parts of the nation, a lot people are staying close to home this summer for their vacation. Harrisburg and the surrounding communities offer a variety of activities during the summer to make your 2011 Staycation exciting, fun, adventurous, yet inexpensive.

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DIY Car Maintenance For Cash Savings

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Fuses are fairly inexpensive at an auto parts store, and probably some of the easiest things to replace on your vehicle. 8 Ways to Save on Fuel Who of us does not want to squeeze a bit more distance out of each gallon of gas that we. High gas prices got you down? Wishing you had bought a.

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How to Save Money When Traveling

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Avoid holidays and peak travel times when prices can be inflated. As flights are booked, and seats become more in demand, the prices will increase. Lunch menus usually have the same menu items as the dinner menu but with smaller/more realistic portions and lower prices. Peak times will vary depending on your destination.

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Festival of Frugality #271- 10 Movies, 10 Lessons Edition

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Fred Lee presents Top 5 Inexpensive Ideas for a Parent-Toddler Date posted at Parenting Squad. Dr. Dean presents Gas Prices Rise: What Say You? FMF presents Five Retro Rules to Save Money posted at Free Money Finance , saying, “These tips from the past can save us all some big bucks.&#.

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