Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 14, 2013

Master the Art of Budgeting. Budgeting is simply spending just within your means. Avoiding the unnecessary things like extra trips to the store can help you save on gas or transportation expenses, and limiting the times that you eat out can actually do a lot for your finances. Who Needs a Budget? I’m Doing OK!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 13, 2012

The date of the travel is important since rates for accommodations and transportation vary depending on the season. This is so to keep the amount spent on transportation at a minimum. Compare the time spent on the road and the amount that will be spent on gas with the actual amount difference of airline tickets.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 30, 2014

Alcohol was dirt cheap in New Orleans, and transportation was a very small line on our budget in New York City. Daily deal sites can be a pointless waste of money when you are at home, but when you are on the road they can be a budget saver. Thanks, couch surfing! Daily Deal Sites. Go Frugal'

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 27, 2012

See if you can identify with any of these statements: I spend more than I earn I don’t have a household budget I use credit cards all the time to buy everyday essentials like food, gas, transport. Create a Budget If you don’t have an up-to-date budget, create one. This was the first step for me.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 23, 2011

Our diet is made up of large quantities of meat which is produced by commercial farms, the largest greenhouse gas producer. This saves on packaging as well as transportation because larger amounts can be shipped in one load. Plus by buying local, you are cutting down on the carbon emissions produced by food transportation.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 14, 2011

posted at FIRE Finance , saying, “We decided to optimize our grocery expenses and pull the strings on our food budget even tighter. There are lots of ways you can entertain yourself and your family on a budget.&#. Rosa Wilson presents Change of Address: 10 Reasons Your Gas Bill is So High posted at Change of Address.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JUNE 5, 2013

A lot of people are looking for ways to cut their costs and adjust their lifestyles to lower budgets. Another example is to start buying monthly public transportation passes instead of paying to fill up the gas tank of your car. Do your budget a favor and get your problems taken care of as soon as possible.

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The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Manual cars are generally cheaper than automatic and have better gas mileage because they are lighter weight). But now that I’ve progressed in my practice these 5 years, and have the room in my budget, I have a $130 mat, a few sets of nice yoga clothes, and $2500 teacher training. This is recent.

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Finally Frugal

JANUARY 17, 2011

Since I take public transportation, I put about 2,500 miles a year on it, if that. For the last few months, I've noticed some 'sputtering' in the engine when I put my foot on the gas after changing gears. Serious issues, but not in my budget, unfortunately. As far as maintenance, I get regular oil changes and that's about it.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 4, 2011

Introduce budgeting concepts by talking about how much you allocate for groceries. Compare what was spent to what you budgeted – with the kids and explain what happens if you spend more or less than you planned. Show them how to pump gas and how the pump shows what you are putting in. Food Related. While you are planning meals.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 11, 2011

Financial Highway tells us how we can beat inflation with our food budget. Stretching the One Income Dollar shares with us 10 ways to have a royal wedding on a commoners budget. Passive Family Income shares with us 5 ways we can save on transportation. I personally walk to work every day which saves a bunch of money and gas.

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For the Mommas

JULY 10, 2016

Welcome to the first article in our new budgeting series. Over the next several weeks we will be posting articles that will help you budget and save your money. 6 Steps to Creating a Budget You Can Stick To. Setting a budget is important for your financial health. Setting a budget is important for your financial health.

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