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Why I Use Cash

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Here is why I use cash in certain situations. At least now, in 2013, there are still places that do not accept credit, or may not accept the credit card you have. Using cash forces you to understand the cash you have available to spend. Do you use cash? I have other reasons. It keeps me from spending more.

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Why I Don’t Use Credit Card Rewards Programs

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

An August 2013 issue of Daily Finance, in an article entitled Credit Card Debt Falling But Still Very High reported: “According to data from the Federal Reserve, as of July 2013, the average indebted household in the U.S. We prefer not to use credit. It’s a pain to use the points. Many of them have unpaid balances.

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News You Can Use | Nov 8, 2013

Family Balance Sheet

For our Gluten-Free friends, check out Jo-Lynne’s {Gluten-Free} Thanksgiving Recipe Round-Up. I’m adding this Crockpot Honey Apple Pork Loin to my menu plan. via My Crossfit Paleo Journey. Heather at Moritz Fine Designs shows you How to Organize Your iPhone Home Screen in Just 5 Minutes (and make it look super cute!).

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Eight Reasons to Use an Electric Toothbrush

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

All the time I was growing up in the fifties, I never used or heard about floss or electric toothbrushes (they probably weren’t invented yet!). When my dentist first started telling me to use dental floss , I adamantly refused, thinking it was the stupidest idea since unsliced bread. I use less toothpaste. I brush longer.

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The Top 10 FBS Posts of 2013

Family Balance Sheet

Every year, I always look back on my top posts of 2013 to look for trends and ideas for the upcoming year. The Top 10 FBS Posts of 2013: 10. 20 Different to Use Original Dawn Blue. 20 Ways to Use Ripe Bananas. I was surprised to find out that my monthly round up posts were some of my most successful posts.

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7 Simple Ways to Go Green in 2013

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Start with these 7 simple ways to go green in 2013, and stick with them, and you will not only find yourself living more sustainably, but you will also feel energized to tackle some of the bigger behavioral changes next year: 1. When you bring in your own grocery bags, you use fewer resources. Look for Used First. Go Low-Flow.

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Sears Black Friday Ad 2013

Couponing 101

Here are some of the best deals from the Sears Black Friday Ad 2013 ! Sears Black Friday Ad 2013 is a post from Couponing 101. Hot Deals black friday black friday 2013 black friday ad scans black friday ads black friday in-store deals Christmas gifts gifts sears Sears Black Friday 2013' You can view the full ad scan here.

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