Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 23, 2014

Growing up in the fifties made me everlastingly grateful for a number of things, such as hot running water, central air conditioning, automatic dishwashers, TV remote control, the internet, personal computers (typewriters really sucked – no backspacing!), There were no personal computers. There were no garage door openers.

Growing 180

Growing Home and Garden Radios Kids and Family 180

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 28, 2012

Leave your car in the garage and carpool to work or school if you can. Opening windows and turning on fans at the right times can go a long way toward regulating the temperature of a house. Next, data packages were added as cell phones turned into miniature personal computers. Finally, use technology.

Phones 202

Phones Bills Money Saving Money 202

For the Mommas

NOVEMBER 24, 2016

Controls lights, fans, switches, thermostats, garage doors, sprinklers, and more with compatible connected devices from WeMo, Philips Hue, Samsung SmartThings, Nest, ecobee, and others. Connects to speakers or headphones through Bluetooth or 3.5 mm stereo cable to play music from Amazon Music, Spotify, Pandora, iHeartRadio, and TuneIn.

Music 40

Music TV shows Microphones Garage 40

Saving Cents With Sense

JUNE 19, 2013

Small lifestyle changes, such as heating food in the microwave instead of on the stove or using ceiling fans instead of air conditioning, can also help to reduce your energy consumption. Unplugging the old computer that has its fans constantly running or the antique fridge you have in the garage can save money.

Budgeting 85

Budgeting Budget Las Vegas Bills 85

Saving With Shellie

APRIL 5, 2011

While I think the shopping trips featured on the show are a little over-the-top, you can still be Extreme Couponer without having a garage full of salad dressing. Most computers are only allowed two prints. If you need more than two coupons, try using another computer like a friend, neighbor’s. Or go to your local library.

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Magazine and Newspaper Subscriptions Betty Crocker Newspaper Red Plum 96

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 8, 2014

We got by back then using open windows, fans and attic fans. Two car garages. With the two income household came the need for more than one set of wheels and consequently the desire for multiple garages. Most had a simple stove, a fan on the wall to vent (along with a window), a single sink and a tiny refrigerator.

Phones 204

Phones Parenting Kids and Family Credit Cards 204

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 10, 2013

There are tons of garage sale ads placed on Craigslist, so the more descriptive you are of your location, the better chance that the reader will head to your sale first. I make and print signs from our computer for just about everything, except for a few big ticket items and for that stuff I use stickers. Be Ready to Haggle.

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Craigslist Sale Friends And Family Sale TVs 153