Prairie Eco-Thrifter
OCTOBER 20, 2014
How much do you tolerate to save money? After all, there may still be useful life left in it, no reason to trash it just because one little thing goes wrong. On the other hand, when the door spring on my super quiet dishwasher broke, rendering the unit unusable, I had the repairman look at it quickly. Why tolerate broken?
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
JANUARY 26, 2014
If you’d like to take an easy step to go green and save money in the process, the first place to make changes is in buying disposable items. While I grew up using paper napkins and towels, we only used paper plates when we were on a picnic. Run the dishwasher or have your children help with the dishes.
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Prairie Eco-Thrifter
MARCH 9, 2014
Considering we’re only about half way done with winter, there’s still likely much more cold headed our way. If you’re looking for ways to save , one of the easiest ways is to look around the house to find places where your home is leaking money. Then your savings will continue to grow.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
AUGUST 23, 2012
To get the best contractor to re-roof your house, you have to negotiate. They wanted all new furniture for their home so they shopped around to find the store they wanted to use. You will want to know how to challenge the new appraisal and avoid spending more tax money. Everything is negotiable. Record Keeping.
Family Balance Sheet
MAY 14, 2013
We look forward all year to our summer vacation, so the last thing that we want to do is stress about the money spent while on our trip. A little up front planning will help you save money while on your trip, so that you can have the relaxed vacation that you''ve been waiting for. How do you save money while on vacation?
Couponing 101
MARCH 21, 2020
Cut down on how much water you use at home! Using less water helps protect this limited resource, and these eight simple ways to save water are easy to do and could help you save money. Reducing the amount of time you spend in the shower can save a lot of water. Then, you can use it to water your plants.
Couponing 101
AUGUST 11, 2019
The new school year is upon us. If you’re packing lunches for your child or children, you may have already figured out budget-friendly items to include. While this may seem like a nominal price, when you’re using them five days a week for several years, the cost seems more significant.
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