Prairie Eco-Thrifter
OCTOBER 28, 2012
While some families are doing this while living comfortably, others are forced to make spending cuts just to survive until the next paycheck hits the bank. Use your car’s cruise control option at a speed of 60 miles per hour or less to increase gas mileage. How to Fight your Ever-Increasing Phone Bill.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
NOVEMBER 23, 2014
For many years, this man’s wife and family lived near poverty after the Grandfather died of this disease. We have a family cemetery in which I hope both my spouse and I are buried. One of my great-uncles on my Mother’s side of the family bought enough plots years ago for all of my Grandmother’s side of the family.
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Saving Everyday
NOVEMBER 3, 2023
Kroger has a large family of stores. Use that discount on all the vehicles in your family , and it will quickly pay for itself every year, not to mention you get the additional benefit of being able to shop and save at Costco. Use cruise control on highways – with caution. off per gallon. This is a significant savings!
Coupons Do Work
MARCH 4, 2016
However, they are usually happy to take a cell phone snap of your family if you ask nicely (or if you are taking a selfie, they might say “can I take your photo for you?”). Another great way to save money on your phone bill ! <—-> can someone tell me why on earth is the kids ticket price the same as adult?).
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
NOVEMBER 22, 2012
Because so many people are living on incomes that cannot support their spending habits; living on borrowed money, moving money from account to account, buying, spending, hiding the bills, and eventually the ‘dog of debt’ will catch up to you and bite you right in your credit report. Buy Store Brands.
The Frugal Girl
FEBRUARY 14, 2024
I also love to visit family (all our family is between 2 and 4 hours away) and friends, bake, and play board games. I don’t need an expensive cruise to satisfy this itch but getting an AirB&B a couple hours away with friends for a weekend will make some really amazing memories. What’s your funniest frugal story?
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
AUGUST 27, 2014
For our 25th wedding anniversary, we chose to cruise with our good friends Bill and Carolyn. But when we got back, Bill and Carolyn did the deed and renewed their vows. No rubies, no parties, just family and lots of love and fun. The family expects it. Is it just expected? We watched. Vows don’t expire.
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