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?
Family Balance Sheet
JANUARY 5, 2019
It was a goal in 2018, but high medical bills and other financial challenges hindered our progress. The author, Bea Johnson, chronicles her journey of zero waste living through 5 Rs: Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Rot. Plastic can damage our environment when it is not recycled. My plan is for 2019 to be different.
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Prairie Eco-Thrifter
JUNE 30, 2011
But, by avoiding them, both your trip and your post-trip bill will benefit. When you arrive in your destination, watch out for dynamic currency conversion, which is when foreign merchants charge unfavorable exchange rates to convert your bill into American dollars. So what are these common mistakes, and how can you avoid them?
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
SEPTEMBER 2, 2012
Optimize Your Dishwasher If you don’t watch out, your dishwasher can be a money grabber. It takes a little longer to let them air dry, but your electricity bill will be slightly lower. You can dilute bleach, which is typically inexpensive, and use it to sanitize your sink, your counters, and more. A Little Lighting… Goes a long way.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
OCTOBER 27, 2011
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. Related posts: Tips for a Frugal and Eco-Friendly Spring.
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