Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 3, 2013

What if I told you I am able to take a free vacation or trip at least once a year? Here’s what I do to make sure I can take a free vacation or trip at least once a year using just my points: Use the card to pay for everything. Gasoline, groceries, drugstores, restaurants – you name it, my Amtrak card gets used to pay the bill.

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Vacation Credit Cards Frugal Airline 200

Motherhood Moments

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Vacation vibes are year-round. Whether it’s adding Greek-themed elements and plantings to the backyard because a homeowner adores Mediterranean vacations, or adding quality furniture, a deluxe fire pit, a covered outdoor kitchen, or luxury seating with heating – more backyards will transport people to lush experiences that feel a world away.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 8, 2014

She envisioned me running out of gasoline and not being able to get home. I do use cash mainly for transactions of $50 or less as I don’t like to carry around a lot of loot (except when on vacation)! I hate paying for things like dinners out or gasoline weeks after I have eaten or used up the gas.

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Used Credit Cards Gasoline Consumer 180

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

When vacationing, I always try to include some kind of boat tour. A few years ago, when selecting a vacation home to buy, one of my criteria was that it had to be at a lake or on a beach. My friend’s parents owned a house at the lake, complete with boat. They took me for the weekend and helped me learn how to water ski.

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Buy Buying Rent Recession 100

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. While planning your vacation. Let your kids help you plan.

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Money Parenting Kids and Family Gasoline 187

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 27, 2011

Over the past 12 months, the gasoline index has increased 32.4 Spending wisely and reevaluating your commute or work habits can save enough to allow you to plan for a vacation, or save more for retirement. According to the Bureau of labor Statistics, U.S. fuel prices rose 1.9 percent in August 2011, after a 4.7 percent.

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Office Fuel Work From Home Saving Money 198

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. I bought these for the material, which I will use to reupholster two wing back chairs in my vacation rental, unless of course I decide to actually use them as drapes down there instead. 6 pair of drapes for $3.

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Garage Sale Garage Finds Sale 100