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Meet a Reader | Maria in Florida

The Frugal Girl

However, our deep desire to retire early in order to enjoy our golden years fueled our efforts to save consistently for retirement. Our secondary “why” is to have the funds to pay in full for our yearly vacation since we’ve acquired a love for river cruising. Maria, tell us some more about river cruising.

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Saving Money on Gas – Effective Tips & Strategies

Saving Everyday

With fluctuating fuel prices, finding ways to reduce gas expenses is more important than ever. Fuel Up at Membership Stores Warehouse clubs and some grocery stores offer memberships that reward you by either offering points that you can use to get a discount at the pump or by offering discounted fuel. So, let’s dive in!

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Why Those EPA Mileage Estimates Do Not Add Up

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Despite all of those tangibles, fuel economy is still only an estimate. And, in 2012 alone, both Kia and Hyundai were found guilty of misstating their vehicles’ fuel efficiency by up to 15 percent , while a California woman was awarded nearly $10,000 when she sued Honda in small claims court for overstated mpg claims.

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Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Smart Stages Crawl Around Car $35 {Reg $59}

For the Mommas

Three Smart Stages levels of play , over 75 sung songs, tunes and phrases, and lots of physical activities that grow with baby from sit & play, to crawl, to stand & cruise help fuel physical development, interactive learning fun, and imaginative adventures.

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Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Smart Stages Crawl Around Car $35 {Reg 60}

For the Mommas

Three Smart Stages levels of play , over 75 sung songs, tunes and phrases, and lots of physical activities that grow with baby from sit & play, to crawl, to stand & cruise help fuel physical development, interactive learning fun, and imaginative adventures.

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13 Ways to Make Your Existing Car Greener and Avoid Buying a New One

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Use cruise control. Why carry around all that extra weight, which not only costs you more in fuel but also more wear on your engine. Fuel-injected cars do not, contrary to popular mythology, use more gas starting up each time than they would just idling Combine errands. Buy fuel-efficient tires. Keep tires inflated.

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What’s the Most Energy Efficient Form of Transportation

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

During the “great recession” when oil prices dipped, fuel efficiency took a backseat to other issues. That being said, there is one good thing (and only one) that comes about from higher fuel prices; people are refocusing on energy efficiency. But to make it even more confusing, remember that jet fuel is extremely high octane.