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. Other Costs of a Hybrid.

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Electric Car Car Cars Gasoline 162

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 28, 2012

How to Save Money on Food. We all need to eat on a daily basis, but you can cut back on your dining budget by eating at home. Throwing food away is a waste of money so buy fresh produce locally that will last longer, learn how to preserve food longer, and eat everything before it spoils. How to Reduce Gas Consumption.

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Phones Bills Money Saving Money 202

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 4, 2011

Introduce budgeting concepts by talking about how much you allocate for groceries. Check the register receipt with them to show them how it lists out the items, the price and the taxes (a great opening to introduce the concept of why we have taxes). If they don’t use lunch money, talk about how their lunches are paid.

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Money Parenting Kids and Family Gasoline 187

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 27, 2011

Over the past 12 months, the gasoline index has increased 32.4 There’s little harm is confiding in a friend… explain that you’re trying to stick to a budget but you also really enjoy stepping out of the office for fresh air every day. According to the Bureau of labor Statistics, U.S. fuel prices rose 1.9 percent.

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Office Fuel Work From Home Saving Money 198

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 2, 2012

From squeezing every last mile out of a tank to using the Gas Buddy app on my iPhone to find the absolute lowest gasoline price near me, gas at $4.00+ per gallon can be a budget killer.

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Gasoline Money Saving Money Work 186