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How to Save Money on Transport Costs

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Ditching your car in favour of using public transport more often is great for the environment and by not having your car on the road as much, you can do your bit for the planet. Beyond using public transport more, you can also save money and be more green by cutting down on how much you use your car: Don’t use the car for short trips.

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Packing Light: Tips for Your Toiletry Bag

Shereen Travels Cheap

I have been working on bringing fewer or smaller things on my trips when I travel, which might be difficult for those who want to take their whole routine on vacation with them. I rounded up all the things I normally use at home. Between a primer and a setting spray, these work pretty good wherever you want to use them.

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Meet a Reader | Biker Liz

The Frugal Girl

My degree is in mechanical engineering, but I’m just starting a transition to nursing – before I got pregnant with my son, I was working as a nursing assistant while my husband finished grad school, and planning to go on to nursing school. I transported my kids everywhere either by walking, biking, or taking the bus.

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Save Big on Baby: Summer Infant Promo Code

Couponing 101

If you have a baby at home and haven’t heard of Summer Infant , you are missing out! They have some of the most innovative and adorable baby products, including items for child safety, transportation, activities, bath time, potty training, sleeping, mealtime, and more. However, I’ll admit they can be a bit pricey.

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My New 30 Travel Things

Shereen Travels Cheap

Taking a walk along the waterfront - I forget how much I love a waterfront until I find myself walking along one and enjoying the river views, especially at home. Convertible bags - I'm really digging having a bag that works in multiple ways, so it looks great and is convenient for any outfit/activity.

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Why Are Americans So Fat?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Sometimes we choose to walk, but we no longer need to do so as a means of transportation for the most part. We wake up, stroll to the kitchen, sit in a chair, hop in the car to drive to work, sit in a chair at the office all day, go to lunch with the gang and sit in a chair, hop in the car to drive home, then sit in a chair to watch TV.

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4 Little Habits to Save Money On Your Daily Commute

Couponing 101

That’s because commuting to work can get pricey. Between gas and vehicle maintenance, the cost of driving to work really adds up. You might consider carpooling, using public transportation, walking, or biking to work to cut costs. If your workplace offers remote work options, even better! Drive Less.