Motherhood Moments
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
Save Money on Gas It’s a common misconception that electric vehicles are more expensive to power than standard gasoline vehicles. While your electricity bill may rise, it will be nothing compared to the gas savings you’ll rack up by switching. This would amount to about $2,000 per year in gasoline prices. cents per mile.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
DECEMBER 8, 2014
Back in my teens and early twenties, Mom used to yell at me about not carrying enough cash. She envisioned me running out of gasoline and not being able to get home. Either I would be walking or using my last quarter in the pay phone to call home and beg someone to come get me. If I buy anything online, I use credit.
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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. The typical electric hybrid can cost as much as $5,000 more than the same car using just an internal combustion engine.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
SEPTEMBER 3, 2013
When I flew a lot for work, I exclusively used American Airlines because I wanted to make sure all my trip miles were consolidated into one rewards account. Use your card and you get points. Here’s what I do to make sure I can take a free vacation or trip at least once a year using just my points: Use the card to pay for everything.
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. For the rest of you, keep gasoline usage in mind. Finally, use technology. To save water, don’t use as much.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
OCTOBER 14, 2011
Gasoline and diesel are called “fossil fuels” because they are derived from plant and animal remains that are millions of years old. The plants used to make biofuel absorb roughly as much carbon dioxide as they release when they are burned. Because land is a limited resource, using it for biofuel crops could drive up the cost of food.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
JULY 4, 2012
Most American and Canadian adults own or have access to their own vehicle and use it by themselves on a regular basis. You can pick up a good used bike for under $100 and stop paying for gasoline and emitting noxious gases. Doing so eliminates car payments, insurance bills, and maintenance costs.
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