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How to Save on Rental Cars

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Of course, I want the best deal possible, so I went scouting to see what I could learn about getting the best deal on a rental car. Choose the right car for your needs. Usually, if we fly somewhere and then rent a car, we just get the smallest (least expensive) type available. Watch the rest of the extras.

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10 of My Favorite Travel Items

Shereen Travels Cheap

Ziploc bags You never know when you'll need to separate something from something else, but also when you want to take a bag of cookies with you or keep your wet bathing suit from getting your rental car seats soggy or have an emergency diaper situation. That means you may not have room to pack it on your way home. I know I do!

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My New 30 Travel Things

Shereen Travels Cheap

A really good cup of coffee - There's nothing that can cheer me up or really start my morning out right more than sitting down at a coffee shop with a specialty latte or a cappuccino and watch people while I sip away. I don't have to give my armrest to anyone or watch my elbows when I'm reading or taking a drink.

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How We Frugal-ed in June 2023

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However, we all agreed that the existing furniture was not comfortable, especially to watch movies. Coming home, the flight from Florida to Philadelphia was delayed causing us to miss the only flight from Philly to Harrisburg for the day. So we started shopping around and were shocked to find how expensive outdoor furniture has become.

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Holiday Travel Gift List 2023

Shereen Travels Cheap

I bought these after our bags got stolen from the trunk of our rental car in San Francisco when we were, literally, 50 feet away having tea. Now, I use these for my laptop, headphones, car keys, etc. 32,000 mAh Portable Charger is a must when you go away from home. Watch all your shows with an HDMI cable for your laptop.

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How to Save Money When Traveling

Saving Everyday

To save money at home and keep some of your hard-earned dollars in the bank, we have some realistic ways to save money for you! Gas, food, coffee, accommodations, entertainment, and parking add up quickly, not to mention unforeseen expenses like things you may have forgotten from home. We almost always drive! Make your own coffee.

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Make Money While You Shop For Christmas

Saving Everyday

Watch for promotions: Once you’ve joined, you’ll be notified of promotions via email. Buy it online: If you see it in the store, come home and buy it online. I order office supplies, tickets, hotel rooms, rental cars, etc… Some of these companies offer as much as 5-10% cash back, which is a sweet chunk of change.

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