Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 15, 2013

Unlike most people, I actually look forward to receiving my utility bills each month. I view each month’s bill – whether it be from the water company, the electric utility, or the natural gas provider – as a way to gauge how well I am doing in my efforts to both conserve energy and save money. Hard to believe?

Bills 202

Bills Conserving Energy DVD Players Toaster Ovens 202

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 27, 2011

fuel prices rose 1.9 It goes without saying that taking the most direct route to work is most cost-effective, fuel-wise… but planning your commute to enable timely stops to the market or to pay bills on your way to or from work can save money as well. According to the Bureau of labor Statistics, U.S. percent.

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Office Fuel Work From Home Saving Money 198

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 23, 2011

Do they recycle? Do they use recycled products? Pay your bills online and get your statements delivered to your email inbox. This saves on stamps, paper, fuel, and mail transport which not only is more eco friendly but it also saves your money. Recycle, recycle, recycle. If you aren’t sure, ask.

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Consumer Recycle Recycled Recycling 124

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 5, 2012

It’s easy to use your car to “just pop to the shops”, however by doing this, you’re creating unnecessary Co2 and wasting money on fuel. By taking a walk down the road instead of driving, you’ll be getting some fresh air, some exercise and at the same time save yourself the cost of fuel costs.

Saving Money 184

Saving Money Money Green Grow Your Own 184

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 14, 2013

We also don’t want to come home to a credit card bill. Thank goodness our rental has recycling containers. Plan Your Fuel Costs: Find an online fuel cost calculator or app to help you plan your gas costs. Do you really need another coffee mug or t-shirt? I want to remember my vacation through our photos, not our receipts.

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Vacation Saving Money Money Food and Drink 153

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 16, 2015

I often go out of my way to be eco-friendly: I always remember my reusable shopping bags, I sort my own recyclables, and I even refuse to buy makeup products that include environmentally (and dermatologically) deleterious chemicals like parabens. Meanwhile, credit cards stay planted right in your pocket. The Winner.

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Paper Credit Cards United States Green 100