Prairie Eco-Thrifter
MAY 28, 2014
We’ve used this for about 6 weeks now, and we’ve been pleasantly surprised with how economical it is as well as how good it works. We used to wash our clothes as soon as we wore them, but they weren’t truly dirty. Use mason jar containers. Doing this allows us to fill the gas tank just 1.5
Family Balance Sheet
NOVEMBER 19, 2014
We sold extra items that we weren’t using through Craigslist and garage sales. We lowered our living expenses and looked at our bills and decided what we could live without. For years Daniel did the finances all by himself and Amanda would stay in the allotted budget amounts, but it didn’t work well for us.
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Prairie Eco-Thrifter
JUNE 13, 2016
Last summer, in my annual ‘Grandma Rie’s Money Camp’ (the week long camp I have with my Grandchildren to help them learn about finances); we had a segment on selling and how companies sell to us. Here are some of the many tools used to convince consumers to buy. Presentation isn’t just used on kids.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
APRIL 27, 2011
Buy used items. You no longer have to go to garage sales and flea markets to pick up these items. These items can reduce your home’s reliance on gas, electricity, and water while lowering your utility bills. Buying in bulk lowers the cost per unit of each item substantially. You see it’s really not that hard to go green.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
AUGUST 9, 2011
We get the satellite bill and pay the price on the statement. One reason most of us hate to go to a car dealer to buy a car is because it is one of the few places where negotiation is expected, and we aren’t good at it. Because of this, most of us are probably being taken by paying more for products than we could be paying.
Saving Cents With Sense
MARCH 8, 2013
If you have kids, purchasing used or discounted clothing and toys is a great way to save money. You can find lightly used clothes and toys at garage sales or thrift stores to save as much as 90 percent off retail, according to LivingOnADime.com, a site dedicated to frugal living. You can even negotiate your cable bill.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
JANUARY 21, 2013
The sewer district will call on imminent domain to seize an easement on YOUR land and bill you for not only the building of the new sewer lines, but also on a monthly basis to pay for them. Understand what regulations there are on the use of the property. Find out who owns the land around the area and why they bought it.
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