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Six Eco-friendly Ways to Save Money for You and Your Family

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Heading into the summer, gas prices will continue to go up, so transportation alternatives can really help. Carpooling, public transportation, and biking are all terrific ways to cut down trips to the gas pump while decreasing your own personal carbon footprint left on the environment. Outdoor Entertainment.

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6 Ways an i-Phone Can Save You Money

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Use this app to locate deals on food, clothes, and entertainment. GasBuddy : As gas prices increase each day, our gas budget has skyrocketed. There is nothing more frustrating than spending a huge chunk of your earnings and savings on gas. Vouchercloud is a free download for smart phone users.

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How Do You Handle Increasing Expenses?

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Gasoline : We currently budget $75 a week for gasoline which translates to a tank of gas for our van. With gas prices falling significantly recently, we haven’t been using the full amount. Entertainment: This is the easiest budget item to cut since it’s not a necessity.

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Festival of Frugality #271- 10 Movies, 10 Lessons Edition

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I found them entertaining and insightful and I am sure you will too. Charles Tran presents 5 Creative Tips to Save on Entertainment posted at CreditDonkey.com Tips , saying, “Being frugal doesn’t have to mean totally forgoing all forms of entertainment. Dr. Dean presents Gas Prices Rise: What Say You?

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Plan a Staycation or Vacation in Harrisburg, PA

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With gas prices inching closer to $4 in many parts of the nation, a lot people are staying close to home this summer for their vacation. Free Nonstop Entertainment on two stages in cooperation with Harrisburg Midtown Art Center. Admission is $5 and is good for all three days and benefits community arts projects and scholarships.

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One Month of Spending Zero

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What we are still paying for: • Regular Bills • Home Business Expenses • Gas • That’s it! What we’re NOT paying for: • Groceries • Household Items • Clothing • Meals Out • Entertainment How we’ll manage: Eat from the Pantry/Freezer We have a very well-stocked freezer and pantry, of which we’ll be taking advantage.

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How to Save Money When Traveling

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Gas, food, coffee, accommodations, entertainment, and parking add up quickly, not to mention unforeseen expenses like things you may have forgotten from home. figure 1) A list of nearby gas stations with current prices will appear. You can also download and check apps like Gas Buddy.