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Why Use Cash?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

She envisioned me running out of gasoline and not being able to get home. I hate paying for things like dinners out or gasoline weeks after I have eaten or used up the gas. Each month, when he got paid, most of it went to pay off the gasoline credit card charges. When I was first married, my spouse was in the army.

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Needs vs. Wants – Which Is Which?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

A lot of you would classify indoor plumbing, central heat, grocery money and gasoline as ‘needs’ But wait, are they really always needs? If she wanted to talk to someone, she walked on over and had a conversation, or hitched the mule up to the wagon and rode over. Absolutely not! My Grandmother was born in 1898.

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New Kellogg’s $10 Rebate & Coupons

Saving Cents With Sense

Kellogg’s has a new promotion to get a $10 pre-paid debt card that can be used toward gasoline purchases when you buy 10 boxes of participating cereals. Don’t forget to connect on the Saving Cents with Sense Facebook page for more deals and fun conversation! Thanks, Penny Pinchin Mom !). ©2009-11 Saving Sense Media LLC.

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Sustainable Living Traits To Pass On To Your Children

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

While your conversations and examples could encompass a wide spectrum of topics, there are many simple ideas that children can easily grasp and put into action. You can even reward them with extra allowance with the money saved on gasoline and car upkeep. Recycling is a simple and obvious practice that children can easily understand.

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