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How We Frugal-ed in September 2022

Family Balance Sheet

I’m always looking for ways to save my family money to help us get through current higher food and gas prices and achieve our big financial goals. I also pulled out all of our colder-weather clothing and packed away our summer stuff. My husband also cleaned our gas fireplace and turned on the pilot light.

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Six Eco-friendly Ways to Save Money for You and Your Family

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Heading into the summer, gas prices will continue to go up, so transportation alternatives can really help. Carpooling, public transportation, and biking are all terrific ways to cut down trips to the gas pump while decreasing your own personal carbon footprint left on the environment. Easy energy-efficient home updates.

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6 Ways an i-Phone Can Save You Money

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Use this app to locate deals on food, clothes, and entertainment. GasBuddy : As gas prices increase each day, our gas budget has skyrocketed. There is nothing more frustrating than spending a huge chunk of your earnings and savings on gas. Related posts: 8 Ways to Save Money on Clothes. Please share.

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Staycations Are For Suckers!

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

The costs of feeding, clothing, and housing a family have nearly doubled over the last decade. While gas prices aren’t faring any better, you can at least hit the road and travel the same distance you would fly for half the cost. Families are facing some really desperate times.

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Are You Wasting Valuable Energy and Money?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Some will have a price freeze promise in place until a certain date and others may offer a capped charge which will be kick started when electricity prices reach a specified level. It can feel like something of a juggling act when you compare electricity prices and gas prices.

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Festival of Frugality #271- 10 Movies, 10 Lessons Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Dr. Dean presents Gas Prices Rise: What Say You? Over the last decade, this book has helped me to save thousands of dollars on our housing, transportation, food and clothes.&#. Here’s how we curb even the tiniest bit of lifestyle inflation while still spending on our priorities.&#.

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One Month of Spending Zero

Couponing 101

What we are still paying for: • Regular Bills • Home Business Expenses • Gas • That’s it! What we’re NOT paying for: • Groceries • Household Items • Clothing • Meals Out • Entertainment How we’ll manage: Eat from the Pantry/Freezer We have a very well-stocked freezer and pantry, of which we’ll be taking advantage.