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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. There’s a better chance the healthy food will get eaten if it’s prepped, and it saves time on weekday mornings. Some months are more successful than others.

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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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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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How to Save Money When Traveling

Saving Everyday

How to Save Money When Traveling When it comes to traveling, the three main areas you can save are accommodations, travel, and food. Gas, food, coffee, accommodations, entertainment, and parking add up quickly, not to mention unforeseen expenses like things you may have forgotten from home. Let’s break it down.

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

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

posted at FIRE Finance , saying, “We decided to optimize our grocery expenses and pull the strings on our food budget even tighter. 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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One Month of Spending Zero

Couponing 101

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. This way the food doesn’t “feel” like leftovers!