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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. Weekend getaways can be inexpensive if your know where to look for vacation planning.

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

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Fred Lee presents Top 5 Inexpensive Ideas for a Parent-Toddler Date posted at Parenting Squad. 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.&#.

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How to Save Money When Traveling

Saving Everyday

If you know this in advance, you can pack less, knowing you’ll be able to do laundry, especially if you have young children who go through a LOT of clothes! figure 1) A list of nearby gas stations with current prices will appear. You can also download and check apps like Gas Buddy.