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How to Take a Frugal (or Free) Vacation or Trip

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I would be doubtful too if someone told me that, but the truth is that it’s rather easy to do if you have a rewards credit card and work hard to maximize your earning potential with it. I use my credit card like a debit card , in that I use it for every purchase I make. Would you believe me? Shop at reward portal sites.

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Five Types of Alternative Energy

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

The United States and Canadian governments are even offering tax credits for individuals that use solar panels and other forms of renewable energy to make their homes more energy efficient. Wind power use is increasing in the North America, Europe and Asia. Natural gas. Wind power. Tidal power.

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Meet a Reader | Mary from Reflections Around the Campfire

The Frugal Girl

Our daughter is 24 and was adopted from Eastern Europe when she was one week short of a year old. manicures pedicures expensive or trendy clothes and shoes brand-name foods gym memberships a large-screen TV, streaming services, movies the latest phones and tech gadgets fine wines alcohol cigarettes credit card debt The list goes on.