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Four Reasons to Have a Gravel Driveway

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Because of this, in April 2013, Maryland lawmakers implemented what is referred to as a Rain Tax. According to The Washington Times : “The Rain Tax essentially charges homeowners for any surface of land they own that does not absorb rainwater. Gravel Doesn’t Cause The County to Raise Our Property Taxes.

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Cool Things I Read This Week

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Quick lesson on taxes. Super Sexy Frugal Valentine’s Day [link] via @ BudgetsAreSexy Gosh these games bring back memories! #. Festival of Frugality # 268 – Cheapskate Jake Edition – February 15th, 2011 – My Personal Finance J. Prairie Eco-Thrifter has Been Featured in the Festival of Frugality # 268 [link] #.

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How to Make a Two Dollar Seventy Five Cent Centerpiece

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

The bottles were green and I needed a color that would blend with the bottle as well as one I could use with black and white photos. Tax on paper $0.78. Tax on paper $0.78. Tax on tape $0.64. The third week of March was my Mother-in-laws 90 th birthday. My sister-in-law did most of the planning, but I volunteered to help.

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P.E.P. for the Week of January 24-28, 2010- Adjustment Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

The Wisdom Journal tells us how we can avoid 57 tax mistakes. Frugal Dad tells us how it’s possible to have a wedding on a budget. Going Frugal. Well, I signed up for 2 of the 3 I need to complete which are to take place this weekend and one other weekend in February. The goal was to be certified by summer. Who are they?

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P.E.P. for the Week of March 7-11/11- Spending Time With Family Update Edition

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Going Frugal. Last week I told you that my hubby and I were headed to BC to visit my grandfather whom I hadn’t seen in 8 years. Well this week I wanted to give you an update on how the trip went. It went FABULOUS!! We had such a good time. We got to catch up on so many things that have gone on. It felt so great to see him and bond.