Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 3, 2013

There is… you just have to know how to do it. The first thing to do is to sign up for the rewards program and get a rewards credit card from your favorite airline, car rental company, or from Amtrak, depending on how you like to travel. Buying groceries gives me at least 700 points a month and gasoline a few hundred more!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 24, 2011

As gasoline prices quickly approach an average of $4 a gallon across the country, many people are looking once again at hybrid cars as a way to cut expenditures from their budget and save money. Gasoline and Hybrids. Consider the gasoline usage of a typical electric hybrid: 60 miles per gallon. How to Save Money on Gas.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 28, 2012

If you are one of these families who have eliminated spending on “wants” but still struggle to pay the bills or save money, perhaps cutting back on necessities is an option you should consider. How to Save Money on Food. How to Reduce Gas Consumption. For the rest of you, keep gasoline usage in mind.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 28, 2014

Kiplinger’s argues, “In the absence of a gigantic repair bill–you need a new engine, for example–an old car is almost always cheaper to own than a new one.” Almost always, working with the vehicle you have rather than buying a brand new one makes more economical sense and is better for the environment.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 4, 2011

They start to recognize money and to be able to tell the difference between different coins and bills (but probably won’t be able to understand that the coins have different monetary values). We used real coins and Monopoly bills and their toys as store merchandise. Buying gasoline. Let them count their lunch money.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 27, 2011

Over the past 12 months, the gasoline index has increased 32.4 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. fuel prices rose 1.9 percent.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 10, 2015

We have a one story ranch home of around 2300 square feet located on 6 acres within 4 miles of stores, medical care, entertainment, gasoline stations and more. Some things are evident, but to really come up with a long term plan, I went on a search to see how to plan to age in place. Set the work area up for household management.

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