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4 Ways to Re-Claim Some Free Time

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

When you’re young, you feel like you have a lot of time, and the result of this is that you tend to waste more time. As such a limited resource, we need to get creative to re-claim some time in our days as free time. You can outsource taxes, financial management, even banking. Re-Arrange Your Life. Amalgamate Tasks.

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Save Money – Develop Important Home Owner Skills

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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. Perhaps the county appraiser raised the appraised value of your home, thereby raising the taxes. Everything is negotiable. Record Keeping.

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Walgreen’s Coupon Matchups and Deals 12/11 – 12/17

Couponing 101

in Register Rewards (Limit 1) - 50¢/1 Finish / Electrasol Automatic Dishwasher Detergent Printable Coupon OR - 50¢/1 Finish Jet-Dry Rinse Agent or Turbo Dry Printable Coupon OR - 65¢/1 Finish Powerball or Gel Pacs Printable Coupon = $1.84 - $1.99 Finish Electrasol or Jet-Dry $3.99, Earn $1.50

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Things I’ve Learned During 30 + Years of Home Ownership

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

When the door on my super quiet dishwasher broke, the salesman informed me that its replacement only has a lifetime of around 7 years! Our current neighborhood used to be in a quiet country like setting with little to no traffic. It doesn’t pay to re-decorate every few years. Homes need more maintenance than you think.

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9 Ways to Lower Your Electric Bill This Summer

Saving With Shellie

Switch to CFL bulbs - CFLs use up to 75% less energy (and last up to 10 times longer!) Use a power strip - Even when your electronics are off, they are still energy-suckers if they’re plugged in. Use a power strip - Even when your electronics are off, they are still energy-suckers if they’re plugged in.

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