Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 25, 2013

How fast do you get to speed, do you use cruise control , do you change lanes frequently? Using your cruise control to maintain a constant speed will improve your mpg. Cars tend to release small amounts of unburned fuel and operate more inefficiently during cold weather. The weather will rob your fuel economy as well.

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Fuel Economy Gasoline Fuel Economy 186

Penny Pinchin' Mom

MARCH 11, 2024

I once bought a beautiful car seat (the one my last born used) for close to nothing at a garage sale I found on the Facebook marketplace. Car Seats I bet you saw this coming. Of course, I was going to start with car seats; that was by far one of the best deals I ever made. So, what should you sell at your next yard sale?

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Garage Sale Car Seats Garage Money 52

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 9, 2021

We didn’t carry over credit card balances, we paid off our car notes early, and the interest rate on the student loan was at a low 2.75%. We agreed that credit card debt wasn’t very smart, but a car loan? We celebrated both occasions with a family cruise that we paid for with cash. We thought we were doing really well.

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Debt Emergency Fund 2019 Debt Free 130

Saving Everyday

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Having said that, the wait times can be long, leaving your car idling. I always suggest turning off your engine, as an idling car can burn nearly half a gallon of fuel every 30 minutes. Use cruise control on highways – with caution. Restarting your car uses less fuel than idling for an extended period.

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Saving Money Gas Money Fuel 52

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 24, 2013

We have a large (4 car widths) gravel driveway. The combination of front wheel drive cars and the added grip we get via the gravel lets us ease right on out to the road in snowy conditions. Many of our neighbors have gravel driveways. Gravel Provides Better Traction For Us In Ice and Snow. There Are Drawbacks To Gravel On A Driveway.

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Property Taxes Taxes Maryland Cars 210

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 15, 2011

Passenger Car – 2.302 MJ per passenger-kilometer. passengers in the car (I’m scared to ask how you put 0.57 of a person in a car!). Who would have thought it would be so similar to passenger cars?! Department of Transportation, Good.is, and my trusty calculator. That’s the number quoted by the U.S. Bicycling – 0.18

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Transportation Fuel Calculators Cars 159

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 14, 2012

When you speed, you have less control over your car. You tend to ignore safe stopping distances, tailgating non-speeding cars. While it is irritating to come up on a car going slower than you are, should you really ride the bumper of the car in front of you, trying to intimidate them into going faster?

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Insurance Tickets Life Insurance Gasoline 186

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 31, 2013

You don’t have to stick exactly to the plan (a little flexibility makes for a better trip), but if you have your airfare, hotels, and rental cars arranged ahead of time, it makes things a little smoother. Figure out where you want to go, and what you want to do. And that often means having someone else plan it all.

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Travel Cruises Cruise New York City 200

Saving Everyday

JUNE 12, 2014

Pick up a copy for long car trips or upcoming birthdays and holidays. While on vacation aboard a luxury cruise liner, Alvin, Simon, Theodore and the Chipettes can’t help rocking the boat with their unique brand of ‘munk mischief. Shipping is free with Prime or a $35 qualifying order!

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Cruises Cruise Entertainment Vacation 55

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 28, 2012

Just get rid of your car. If you are one of the few people who can live without an automobile by all means help out your wallet, air quality, and traffic by getting rid of your car. Use your car’s cruise control option at a speed of 60 miles per hour or less to increase gas mileage. How to Reduce Gas Consumption.

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Phones Bills Money Saving Money 202

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 6, 2014

Mom called herself a gypsy, because she liked to ‘go’ When Dad took off in their only car, she was always right there, purse in hand, ready to go with him, even if it was only to the hardware store or gas station! We went by train, rented a car to see the sights at Yellowstone and flew back home. Anticipate some more.

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Travel Vacation Alaska Cars 167

For the Mommas

AUGUST 16, 2014

Car and Driver. Cruising World. DiscountMags.com is offering 2 Magazines just for $ 10. You can choose from different categories such as Auto, Business, Home Cooking, Health and Fitness and More. No Auto renewal, No Tax alongwith FREE SHIPPING. Auto Category. Road & Track. Motor Trend. Motorcyclist. Automobile. Cycle World.

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Magazines Los Angeles Good Housekeeping Journal 51

Saving With Shellie

AUGUST 29, 2017

Don’t forget to squeeze out a silly beard for the mechanic and some Play-Doh gasoline for the car! Next, cruise on over to the restaurant to make Play-Doh dinners, wacky snacks, and make-believe desserts. Before the citizens go on a downtown drive, stop at the mechanic shop to make custom hubcaps and other automotive details.

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Gasoline Cruises Cruise Press 45

Coupons Do Work

AUGUST 29, 2016

Alamo Rent A Car : NEA members enjoy member discounts and special offers from Alamo Rent A Car, including free unlimited mileage and roadside assistance. Enterprise Rent-A-Car : U se NEA’s member-only rates to save on trips with Enterprise Rent-A-Car. Just ask to find out what they can offer. weekend day rental.

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Discount Giving Storing Education 124

Couponing 101

OCTOBER 31, 2019

While strolling this district is fun and free, Old Town Kissimmee also hosts quite a few free events, including old car cruises , stage performances , and more. Old Town Kissimmee is a walking district with shops, rides, and restaurants. What are your favorite free activities in the Orlando area?

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New York City Disney Disney World Entertainment 40

For the Mommas

AUGUST 9, 2014

Each week AARP is giving away a new prize such as a Caribbean Cruise, a Technology Prize Package, $5,000 to fund your new business and SO much more! They are offering a FREE CAR (value up to $41,000) in all 8 regions of Albertsons & affiliate stores. More miles results in a higher value car. Think you know AARP?

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Win Albertson's Prizes Giveaway 51

The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Last year I bought a manual car for $14k in cash, thinking I would learn to drive manual. Manual cars are generally cheaper than automatic and have better gas mileage because they are lighter weight). Everyone said “it’s so fun, it’s like driving a race car, you really get to be active in driving, etc.

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Friends And Family Sale Library College Cars 193

Nicoles Nickels

DECEMBER 29, 2012

I did take Dramamine on our honeymoon cruise when the seas got rough and had no problems at all! Motion sickness is most prevalent in cars, followed by airplanes and boats. I know a lot of kids who get car sick and it is great to finally be able to give them some Dramamine! Typical symptoms are nausea, dizziness, and vomiting.

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Giveaway Holiday Kids and Family Travel 88

Couponing 101

DECEMBER 23, 2019

There’s almost always a line, but it moves quickly and the frosty dessert is perfect to enjoy while waiting in line for nearby rides like Indiana Jones or the Jungle Cruise! You can find the traditional pineapple Dole Whip at the Tiki Juice Bar in Adventureland. Mickey Pretzels.

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Disneyland Cheap Disney Cheap Eats 59

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 28, 2014

Oh yes, and I was able to do all this while driving a brand new car with some very fun features! Driver Technology Package with radar cruise control and lane departure alert (optional). If you haven’t ever taken a trip to SB, I truly recommend it. This trip was amazing and reminded me how much I love and miss the city.

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Santa Barbara 2014 Family Beauty 111

Saving Everyday

SEPTEMBER 13, 2012

Brides and grooms can arrive to their wedding in style by taking a vintage car or horse-drawn carriage, riding in on horseback à la Prince Charming, or my personal favorite Cinderella’s (freakin’) glass coach! For those Disney guests who have a little Ariel in them, couples can also get married on the Disney Cruise Line.

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Wedding Disney Disney World Cruises 71

Nicoles Nickels

JUNE 23, 2011

When the suitcase opens, you can click on any of the moving icons (a cruise ship, 2 different cars, a train, a airplane, and a flying suitcase) for different opportunities to earn points. To get your FREE points, head over to Recyclebank and log in/sign up , then click “Green Your Vacation Challenge.&#

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Vacation Green Rewards Winn-Dixie 45

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 23, 2012

Point them to a variety of summer job types – such as working in a national park ; on a construction crew; on a ranch; in a factory; on a cruise ship or tanker; as a political party worker; in marketing and etc. Rent a luxury yacht or car for the day and take them on a lets pretend voyage or sign them up for a rich kid camp.

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Graduation Gifts Student Plumbing 201

For the Mommas

OCTOBER 19, 2013

Car and Driver (2yrs: $10.00, 3yrs: $14.00). Cruising World (2yrs: $10.00, 3yrs: $14.00). Check out this magazine sale! You can get 2 year subcription of many popular magazines for just $10.00 ! Auto Category. Road & Track (2yrs: $10.00, 3yrs: $14.00). Motor Trend (2yrs: $10.00, 3yrs: $14.00, 4yrs: $18.00). Business Category.

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Magazines Home and Garden Journal Cruises 55

Saving Everyday

JANUARY 17, 2012

These rooms will spotlight the hotel’s four themes: Cars, The Lion King, Finding Nemo, and The Little Mermaid. Disney Fantasy Cruise Ship – The fourth ship to the Disney Cruise Line fleet will be unveiled in 2012. Be sure to look of for more Story Rooms at Disney’s Art of Animation, which brings me to the next point….

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Disney World Disney Hotel Cruises 58

Saving With Shellie

SEPTEMBER 22, 2016

LEGO® Juniors – Using easy-to-build LEGO Juniors bricks, create your own custom car and cruise around the streets of Juniors town. Race Ramps – Build and rebuild race cars at one of the build tables, then test its performance against your fellow builders on one of the popular race ramps. Don’t forget your camera!

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Houston Lego Giveaway Bricks 40

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 22, 2012

When you are spending more than you actually make a month, you need to downsize your appetite, your desire for flashy clothes, your shoe collection, your car collection, and your attitude. If you don’t have the money on hand to spend, you don’t spend it. You have to understand that downsizing doesn’t mean going without. Buy Store Brands.

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Saving Money Money Budgeting Budget 221

For the Mommas

OCTOBER 20, 2013

Car and Driver (2yrs: $10.00, 3yrs: $14.00). Cruising World (2yrs: $10.00, 3yrs: $14.00). Check out this magazine sale! You can get 2 year subcription of many popular magazines for just $10.00 ! Auto Category. Road & Track (2yrs: $10.00, 3yrs: $14.00). Motor Trend (2yrs: $10.00, 3yrs: $14.00, 4yrs: $18.00). Business Category.

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Magazines Home and Garden Journal Cruises 45

Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 28, 2017

But for $25, you can drive your own car on the speedway on Sundays at noon (as long as there isn’t an actual race). Take a cruise on Seneca Lake. We spent another morning checking out the Watkins Glen Speedway. When there isn’t a race, you can go check out the speedway from a grandstand outside the gate for free.

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Family Kids and Family Outdoors Activism 100

Saving Everyday

JANUARY 28, 2014

I even had the official book that listed the location of thousands of HMs in every park, resort, restaurant…even the Disney cruise ships! Also, look beyond just paintings or drawings…many HMs are made with unusual items, like rope, car tires, or plates. It was, and still is, one of my favorite pastimes while visiting WDW.

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Disney Disney World Work Painting 55

Saving Everyday

JANUARY 8, 2015

It’s divided to represent different sections of the resort: Lion King, Cars, Finding Nemo, and Little Mermaid. FREE 2015 Disney Cruise Vacation Planning! You cross over a huge bridge that has gorgeous views of the lake and both resorts. The food court at Art of Animation was impressive! The food choices are endless.

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Landscaping Art Disney Food 40

For the Mommas

AUGUST 9, 2014

Cruising World (1yrs: $5.00, 2yrs: $10.00, 3yrs: $15.00). Car and Driver (1yrs: $5.00, 2yrs: $10.00, 3yrs: $15.00). Islands (1yrs: $5.00, 2yrs: $10.00, 3yrs: $15.00). Sea (1yrs: $5.00). Business Category. Entrepreneur (1yrs: $5.00, 2yrs: $10.00, 3yrs: $15.00, 4yrs: $20.00). INC (1yrs: $5.00, 2yrs: $10.00, 3yrs: $15.00, 4yrs: $20.00).

Magazines 55

Magazines Good Housekeeping Los Angeles Journal 55

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 23, 2014

Airlines (American); trains (Amtrack); car rental (Budget); Cruise lines (Carnival) all offer discounts to veterans. Theme parks offer discounts on certain days. Transportation. For some of these, though you need to join a program called Veteran’s Advantage – which has an associated fee.

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Military Grandfather Education Los Angeles 162

For the Mommas

AUGUST 10, 2014

Cruising World (1yrs: $5.00, 2yrs: $10.00, 3yrs: $15.00). Car and Driver (1yrs: $5.00, 2yrs: $10.00, 3yrs: $15.00). Islands (1yrs: $5.00, 2yrs: $10.00, 3yrs: $15.00). Sea (1yrs: $5.00). Business Category. Entrepreneur (1yrs: $5.00, 2yrs: $10.00, 3yrs: $15.00, 4yrs: $20.00). INC (1yrs: $5.00, 2yrs: $10.00, 3yrs: $15.00, 4yrs: $20.00).

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Magazines Good Housekeeping Los Angeles Journal 51

Nicoles Nickels

JULY 20, 2015

12 months: cruises on furniture; says one word other than mama/dada. Our favorites are the wipes – I always have them in my car and in my diaper bag and use them all the time! Common Baby Milestones: 3 months: makes cooing sounds; holds head upright for a few seconds. 6 months: turns to sounds; rolls over. Enter the Giveaway!

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Lysol Giveaway Baby Parenting 40

For the Mommas

JUNE 7, 2019

Cruising World (1 Year: $5.00, 2 Years: $10.00, 3 Years: $15.00). Car and Driver (1 Year: $5.00, 2 Years: $10.00, 3 Years: $15.00, 4 Years: $20.00). Outside (1 Year: $5.00, 2 Years: $10.00). Conde Nast Traveler (1 Year: $5.00, 2 Years: $10.00, 3 Years: $15.00). Outdoor Life (1 Year: $5.00, 2 Years: $10.00, 3 Years: $15.00).

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2019 June Sale Home and Garden 45

For the Mommas

JULY 5, 2014

Cruising World (1yrs: $5.00, 2yrs: $10.00, 3yrs: $15.00). Car and Driver (1yrs: $5.00, 2yrs: $10.00, 3yrs: $15.00). Conde Nast Traveler (1yrs: $5.00, 2yrs: $10.00, 3yrs: $15.00). Outdoor Life (1yrs: $5.00, 2yrs: $10.00, 3yrs: $15.00, 4yrs: $20.00). Islands (1yrs: $5.00, 2yrs: $10.00, 3yrs: $15.00). Sea (1yrs: $5.00, 3yrs: $15.00).

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Discount Magazines Good Housekeeping Los Angeles 45