Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 6, 2012

In an effort to navigate the home maintenance waters successfully, I created the following checklist for how homeowners can organize their efforts and save money at the same time. Inspect all water lines at least monthly—in the refrigerator, faucet, disposal/dishwasher connections, etc. Check water lines.

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Saving Money Money Home Organic 200

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 23, 2012

Crystal (owner of Budgeting in the Fun Stuff) wrote about how she annually contacts her cable/internet supplier to get reductions in her bill – step by step. Most of what he did was to hose down the outdoor filter – and write us a bill for upwards of $100. Dealing With Government Entities.

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Saving Money Money Home Home and Garden 202

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 1, 2011

We save and eagerly wait all year for our vacation and the last thing that we want to do is stress about the money spent while on our trip. It might seem so obvious, but a little planning will help you save money while on your trip, so that you can have the relaxed vacation that you hoped for. Make a list of expenditures.

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Vacation Saving Money Money Food and Drink 178

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 14, 2013

We look forward all year to our summer vacation, so the last thing that we want to do is stress about the money spent while on our trip. A little up front planning will help you save money while on your trip, so that you can have the relaxed vacation that you''ve been waiting for. How do you save money while on vacation?

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Vacation Saving Money Money Food and Drink 153

Saving Everyday

APRIL 15, 2015

Have you ever received an electric bill that was a lot more than you expected? Here are a few ways to save energy and help avoid those high electric bills! Turn off the heat dry option on your dishwasher. Many dishwashers have an option for “heat dry” meaning it will dry with hot air rather than regular.

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Bills Heaters Appliances Air Conditioners 40

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 23, 2011

In fact, the government is so sure that this is a crucial step in national energy savings, that it is currently projecting replacing 46 million traditional metering devices in 25 million UK homes with smart meters by 2020. For homeowners, this new technology means the end of estimated billing and unpleasant surprises at the end of the month.

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Family Monitors United States Bills 179

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 27, 2011

With gas and electricity prices spiraling, consumers are looking for ways of saving money. As well as establishing an energy saving regime in the home which can reduce the average fuel bill by up to £250 according to the Government it is worth shopping around to compare electricity prices and the cost of gas to get the best deal.

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Money Gas Bills Fuel 179

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 24, 2011

Reducing the amount of energy you use at home will not only make your bills cheaper, it will also go that little way to protecting the environment around us. Reducing your room temperature by just 1°C could cut your heating bills by ten percent and in most cases will save around $100 each year. Don’t stay on standby.

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Bills Mobile Phone Lighting Green energy 169

Couponing 101

MARCH 21, 2020

Using less water helps protect this limited resource, and these eight simple ways to save water are easy to do and could help you save money. Reducing the amount of time you spend in the shower can save a lot of water. One easy way to save that water is to collect it in a jug or bucket.

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Used Re-use Dishwashers Reuse 59

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 23, 2011

Are you looking for more ways to trim your grocery bill? They are microwavable (except for the lid) and dishwasher safe. You save money and resources. Welcome to the Kitchen Economics Link Up ~ Cost Cutting Tips to Help You Save Money in the Kitchen. Are you trying to run a more 'green' household?

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Economical Kitchen Paper Groceries 185

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 1, 2015

I won’t run the dishwasher unless it is completely full. It typically takes us three days to fill the dishwasher. Even though we rinse the stuff prior to loading it in the dishwasher, it does sit in there for several days. Cheap or frugal? There are just two of us at home now. Your comments are appreciated!

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Frugal Cheap Clothes Clothing 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 23, 2014

Growing up in the fifties made me everlastingly grateful for a number of things, such as hot running water, central air conditioning, automatic dishwashers, TV remote control, the internet, personal computers (typewriters really sucked – no backspacing!), There were no dishwashers (other than us kids!). There were no cell phones.

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Growing Home and Garden Radios Kids and Family 180

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

I pointed out the multitude of new blogs related to saving money, being frugal, getting debt under control and learning about finances. Peggy: I’m glad to see folks finally interested in saving and investing. Has your grocery bill been getting some attention? My husband tore off our roof and put a new one on.

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Thrifty Garage Spendthrift Fair-Trade 213

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 27, 2011

Print them yourself to save money. Ask the guests to RSVP by phone or email to save paper and postage. While some hire companies expect everything to be washed up, there are some that will collect the dirty dishes from you and wash it all in commercial dishwashers. Related posts: Five Great Money Saving Tips.

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Green Flowers and Plants Recycle Recycled 183