Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 14, 2011

Gasoline and diesel are called “fossil fuels” because they are derived from plant and animal remains that are millions of years old. Hybrid-electric cars, which have an electric motor and a gasoline engine, offer a balance of eco-friendliness and practicality. Drivers of electric cars still rely primarily on at-home charging stations.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 24, 2012

I previously wrote about how I was saving money on gasoline just by driving the speed limit but for this post I wanted to share many more tips on how to make your own car more green and eco-friendly without you having to spend a ton of dough on a new hybrid this year. Change your oil regularly.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 3, 2013

Gasoline, groceries, drugstores, restaurants – you name it, my Amtrak card gets used to pay the bill. Buying groceries gives me at least 700 points a month and gasoline a few hundred more! I use my credit card like a debit card , in that I use it for every purchase I make.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 14, 2012

You also use about 40% more gasoline, according to some musings by Bargain Babe and SelecTrucks. Gasoline waste costs. In addition to the actual cost of the ticket, the time and extra charges for auto insurance, a ticket can also impact life insurance costs, and your credit score (if you don’t resolve your tickets).

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 4, 2011

Buying gasoline. Talk about various car expenses, besides gasoline, like oil, windshield washer fluid, mechanics, tuneups, tires, car payment interest and etc. Talk about where the gasoline comes from and the various jobs related to producing it. If they don’t use lunch money, talk about how their lunches are paid.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 28, 2014

Save Money on Hair Care Make Your Own Beauty Products 5 Things to Cut Back On to Reduce Your Environmental… How to Learn Frugal Tricks in a New Town The Only Money-Saving Gasoline Tip That Worked. Go Frugal Go Green'

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 2, 2012

From squeezing every last mile out of a tank to using the Gas Buddy app on my iPhone to find the absolute lowest gasoline price near me, gas at $4.00+ per gallon can be a budget killer. I don’t know about you, but I dread every single time I have to pull into the gas station and fill up my vehicle.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 2, 2011

Plus you will save a ton on gasoline and parking fees. Instead of using your car and spending money on gas, why not invest in a good bicycle or walking shoes. Not only is the extra exercise good for you but it also reduces your impact on the environment. Cook at home. Cooking is really not hard, it just takes some organization.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 19, 2013

This year for instance, I dropped upwards of $250 on entertainment (boat ride, eat outs, amusement park, supplies, books, games and etc) plus the opportunity cost of using our condo instead of renting it out (over $1600 for the week) plus groceries, gasoline and more.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 23, 2012

A lot of you would classify indoor plumbing, central heat, grocery money and gasoline as ‘needs’ But wait, are they really always needs? Likewise, I believe you would agree that a ‘need’ is something that is vital to your life – something you cannot do without. Absolutely not! My Grandmother was born in 1898.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 27, 2011

Over the past 12 months, the gasoline index has increased 32.4 According to the Bureau of labor Statistics, U.S. fuel prices rose 1.9 percent in August 2011, after a 4.7 percent increase the previous month. percent.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 28, 2012

For the rest of you, keep gasoline usage in mind. If you are one of the few people who can live without an automobile by all means help out your wallet, air quality, and traffic by getting rid of your car. Use your car’s cruise control option at a speed of 60 miles per hour or less to increase gas mileage.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 17, 2012

You save money on gasoline (assuming fewer trips to the store). Using your own space to store food has several benefits: It is a greener alternative to storage than using an extra refrigerator or freezer. It is healthier to use whole foods, than it is to use foods processed by freezing or canning.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 22, 2014

Are you up to getting all new service providers, banks, favorite gasoline stations, finding local entertainment venues and etc. Will the taxes be higher? What about the services like internet and cable – will you have to pay more for them. What work is involved if you would move? Selling a home is no easy task.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 6, 2012

It’s eco friendly, because it doesn’t use gasoline or electricity, and it’s a lot of fun! I’ve broken them down per season. Summer and Spring Cycling Cycling is a great way to get both cardio and a leg workout. If you already have the equipment (a bike and safety equipment) it doesn’t cost a dime.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

These will include things such as insurance, property taxes, gasoline (to get to the lake and to boat on the lake), maintenance, boat slip fees and storage fees in off season. One boat owner estimated that you should expect to pay 3 times what you think you will to include these ‘hidden’ costs.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 15, 2015

That way, I can hit a lot of sales in just a few hours instead of spending time and gasoline driving around town. In my area, garage sales run spring, summer and fall – usually starting on Friday morning and running through Saturday about noon. I look for the neighborhood sales, which are usually either in spring or fall.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 26, 2012

You can even reward them with extra allowance with the money saved on gasoline and car upkeep. Encourage your teens and older children to walk or ride bikes to school or friends homes and other places they hang out, instead of driving or requesting a ride.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 23, 2014

Gasoline stations did not serve food, have coffee or provide bath rooms. No, I didn’t wear a poodle skirt! I wasn’t that cool. But I did wear saddle shoes and bobby socks. Women wore hats and gloves to church on Sunday. Men wore suits and hats.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 10, 2015

We have a one story ranch home of around 2300 square feet located on 6 acres within 4 miles of stores, medical care, entertainment, gasoline stations and more. We have been here 25 years already and still love it.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 9, 2012

If you continued to only fill up for this amount twice per month, after a full year you’d have spent $1,320 just on gasoline alone. I could have purchased 2 brand-new bikes for how much I would have been spending on gasoline. Last summer, I purchased a hybrid bicycle for less than $600, and I biked to work every day.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 10, 2012

If you drive 5 mph over sixty mph, you can be wasting up to 31 cents of gasoline. The Only Money-Saving Gasoline Tip That Worked I don’t know about you, but I dread every single time I have to pull into the gas station and. Remember speed limits are put in place for a reason, so it is crucial to follow these posted safety guidelines.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 29, 2013

Tesla’s Supercharger network is a game changer for electric vehicles, providing long distance travel that has a level of convenience equivalent to gasoline cars for all practical purposes,” said Tesla Motors co-founder and CEO Elon Musk. “We We are giving Model S the ability to drive almost anywhere for free on pure sunlight.”. seconds.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 30, 2012

But when water supplies dwindle, air turns toxic, and the effects of climate change are felt around the globe, good foreign policy isn’t going to stop humans from fighting each other over the last drops of gasoline, clean drinking water, and scraps of food.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 24, 2014

The cost is a bit of your time and possibly a few bucks to buy some kerosene or gasoline or other lighter fluid. Once you have collected all the worms you can see, pour some gasoline over them and light a fire. Periodically inspect your bushes and trees for signs of bags.

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