Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 2, 2011

Take advantage of your local library. If you are an avid reader like me, use your public library whenever possible. If the library doesn’t have your book in stock yet, have some patience. Instead of using your car and spending money on gas, why not invest in a good bicycle or walking shoes. Cook at home.

Library 176

Library Television Televisions Money 176

Saving Cents With Sense

MAY 25, 2012

Summer is officially here and that means that kids are home, people are time off work, and gas prices are up (yikes!). You may not leave home (or travel far), but you’ll want to have some money set aside for tickets, eating out, gas, and possibly a night or two at a hotel. enjoy eating out at new restaurants.

Vacation 102

Vacation Hotel Backyard Kids and Family 102

For the Mommas

JULY 24, 2016

Eat out less. One of the biggest expenses you probably incur is eating out. The average person spends over $2,000 a year on eating out. Instead of eating out, pack your lunch. Go to the library. Instead of buying books, check them out of the library. Brown bag it to work.

Frugal Lives 49

Frugal Lives Frugal Living Frugal Magazine and Newspaper Subscriptions 49

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 23, 2014

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. There wasn’t a restaurant on every corner and people didn’t eat out much. Weather prediction was terrible.

Growing 180

Growing Home and Garden Radios Kids and Family 180

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 26, 2011

I have been able to save on things like food, gas, and clothing. Here are some examples: Stop eating out on the weekend. If I can’t get the item online, then I check with my local library to see if they have it for sign out. The trick is, you just have to know where to look to find the savings.

Bills 124

Bills Money Insurance Saving Money 124

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 1, 2014

It is an eye-opening experience and will allow you to figure out what you can cut back on, as well as what is a necessary expense. What about eating out? Don’t forget to check your local library for FREE events, movie and magazine rentals as well. Save at the pump by finding the cheapest gas wherever you go.

2014 88

2014 Saving Bills Emergency Fund 88

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 3, 2017

It is an eye-opening experience and will allow you to figure out what you can cut back on, as well as what is a necessary expense. What about eating out? Don’t forget to check your local library for FREE events, movie and magazine rentals as well. Save at the pump by finding the cheapest gas wherever you go.

New Year's 40

New Year's Saving Bills Emergency Fund 40