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Six Eco-friendly Ways to Save Money for You and Your Family

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Heading into the summer, gas prices will continue to go up, so transportation alternatives can really help. Carpooling, public transportation, and biking are all terrific ways to cut down trips to the gas pump while decreasing your own personal carbon footprint left on the environment.

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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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4 High Impact Money Saving Tips

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

And while I know it is tempting to setup your thermostat to automatically control the temperature at different times during the day, and perhaps even seasonal, you can do a lot better with a simple manual approach. These long commutes, coupled with insanely high gas prices, make a sizable impact in your monthly budget.

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Free and Cheap Kindle eBooks: Life Begins at 60, The Red Sun and More

For the Mommas

Despite the economy and lousy gas prices, you can still feed a family of four or more for under $200 a month using these simple tried and true techniques. How to Feed a Family of 4 or More for Less Than $200 by Melissa ‘Liss’ Burnell. Life Begins at 60: A New View on Motherhood by Frieda Birnbaum.

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More Fuel Rewards Network™ and Giveaway

Nicoles Nickels

Signing up is so simple – especially online at FUELREWARDS.COM. I already started seeing a drop in my gas price because of the Fuel Rewards Network. We told you all about the The Fuel Rewards Network™ program last month and how it offers you real savings at participating Shell stations.

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Four Easy Ways to Save on Basic Necessities

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

The average American household consumes more and more meat every year and prices are skyrocketing. It has never been easier to find the lowest gas prices. It sounds simple, but we’ve all been guilty of lounging in the shower. When cooking at home, try to reduce meat consumption to save money. Finally, use technology.

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Affordable Prescription Sunglasses & Children’s Glasses for the Summer

Saving Cents With Sense

Plus, ordering online is easy and simple. In today’s economy, and especially this time of year with higher gas prices, vacations, and other summer activities, it is nice to find affordable glasses. Look through the selection, and choose glasses that are right for you based on gender, type, shape, material, and style.