Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 28, 2012

We all need to eat on a daily basis, but you can cut back on your dining budget by eating at home. Most restaurant-style meals are easy to prepare at home at a fraction of the cost, and you are able to control what ingredients are included. When cooking at home, try to reduce meat consumption to save money.

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Phones Bills Money Saving Money 202

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 19, 2013

I drop a bundle each year (both money and time) on my week long Grandma Rie’s Money Camp where I try to help the kids learn about and experience personal finance concepts. Among well-to-do grandparents and the 2.7 Money Tips'

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Grandchildren Grandkids Kids and Family Parenting 220

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 18, 2013

When you save money and watch your spending, you’re going to feel a lot better about your finances and this can help you relax. Managing your budget becomes much easier if you watch how much you spend in these areas and eat out less, enjoy movies at home instead of at the theater, and do other things that can save you money.

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Health College Tuition Insurance Saving Money 81

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 27, 2011

Over the past 12 months, the gasoline index has increased 32.4 Brewing your own coffee or tea at home each morning is the obvious solution – and getting up early enough to eat breakfast can help control the urge to snack (or waste money!) According to the Bureau of labor Statistics, U.S. fuel prices rose 1.9 percent.

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Office Fuel Work From Home Saving Money 198

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 26, 2012

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. You can even reward them with extra allowance with the money saved on gasoline and car upkeep. Stress the importance of saving and staying away from debt.

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Thrifty Recycle Recycled Recycling 189

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. Although our home is pretty age friendly already, we are now thinking about changes we should make to allow us to stay during the rough times of old age ahead.

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Son Transportation Finance Home 100