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Thankful Thursday | Last one for 2023

The Frugal Girl

When I was initially looking for places to rent, I considered an apartment, which probably would have had a much smaller laundry room! That makes it more rewarding than, say, unloading the dishwasher. And I’m used to a cinder block laundry room anyway. ? Like… I don’t have to declutter my laundry room every week.

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How Our Wedding Venue is Saving Us Thousands On Our Wedding

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

The happy result of this is that our venue was substantially cheaper than even renting out a hall. Most camps (including the one we are having our wedding at) also have sound systems, bench seating, and an industrial kitchen with freezers, fridges, dishwashers and everything you could possibly need. campy, we are glad we did.

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Save Money with an Organized Approach to Home Maintenance

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Inspect all water lines at least monthly—in the refrigerator, faucet, disposal/dishwasher connections, etc. Related posts: Great Ways To Save Money On Energy Bills At Home How to Save Money on Water Costs 7 Ways to Save Money in Winter Save Money on Rent 10 Money Saving Tips for Your Home. Check water lines.

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8 Tips to Help You Save Money While On Vacation

Family Balance Sheet

Every year, we split the rent on a beach condo with other family members to make a week away affordable for everyone involved. dishwasher detergent, dish soap, paper towels, napkins. Our summer destination of choice is the beach. The good news is that we are usually still on speaking terms at the end of the week.

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

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Know what you are getting into with home ownership – it may not be cheaper than renting! When the door on my super quiet dishwasher broke, the salesman informed me that its replacement only has a lifetime of around 7 years! Old is sometimes better than new.

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