Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 5, 2013

Eating out: our worst “frienemy” Saving busy professionals and parents from slaving in the kitchen after a long day at work, and bringing friends together, eating out is a cornerstone of our North American culture. So why do we eat out so often? The same goes for New Years Eve.

Eating Out 222

Eating Out Restaurant Food and Wine Meals 222

Coupons Do Work

MARCH 4, 2016

I thought I would post 9 ways to save money at Disney World. Save your receipts : If you read the fine print on your receipts while visiting Disney World, some receipts from park restaurants includes same-day discounts for Downtown Disney retailers. Members can see films, eat out, shop at discount rate.

Disney World 100

Disney World Saving Money Disney Money 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 23, 2014

There were no online saving or bill paying services. Cameras had to have actual film and pictures had to be developed after the whole roll of film was ‘exposed’ Research was done at a library using the Dewey decimal system, not a search engine. Out of season produce, if available at all, was super expensive.

Growing 180

Growing Home and Garden Radios Kids and Family 180

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 4, 2011

While you are eating supper. Talk about costs of cooking vs eating out, see if they can guess how much the meal cost you to make and how much it would cost if you bought it at a restaurant. Point out all of the various people working there and help them figure out what they are doing. At McDonald’s.

Money 187

Money Parenting Kids and Family Gasoline 187