Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 14, 2011

You would need to add in the cost of all necessary utilities like gas, electricity, telephone and water. Entertainment. Housing costs are a total of the basic necessities that you need to live. This would include your monthly mortgage payment or rent payment. Leave out cable television and satellite television.

Money 159

Money Property Taxes DSL Frugal Lives 159

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 23, 2014

Most telephones were on a party line (and yes the parties did ease drop on each other, but they also let us do ‘conference’ calls). Entertainment. People listened to the radio, watched TV, went to the local (one screen) movie house or entertained themselves. Weather prediction was terrible. All TV was free.

Growing 180

Growing Home and Garden Radios Kids and Family 180

For the Mommas

OCTOBER 26, 2014

Instantly launch preloaded apps including entertainment, news and productivity titles. Offers unlimited 24/7 telephone and remote access support for your HP laptop and tablet. Combines speed, reliability and a fun app interface. Live tiles constantly update with news, weather, social network feeds and more. Renew for $6.99 per year.

Laptops 77

Laptops Microsoft Software Computers 77

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 1, 2014

Today a poor person in America probably has access to electricity, telephones, food, indoor plumbing, central heat and public transportation. Dolly, in her book, talked about her childhood entertainment. She says “ I have found that poverty is something that you don’t realize while you are in it”.

St. Louis 176

St. Louis Plumbing Flowers and Plants Kids and Family 176

For the Mommas

JULY 10, 2016

Telephone/cell phone. Miscellaneous- entertainment, clothing, gifts, etc. You want to include all expenditures including, but not limited to: Housing- rent, mortgage, homeowner fees, homeowner insurance, lawn care services, housekeeping services, etc. Utilities- electricity, propane & gas, water & sewage. Step #3: Trim the fat.

Budgeting 40

Budgeting Budget Insurance Homeowner Insurance 40

Saving With Shellie

DECEMBER 1, 2014

1-Handset Single-Line Landline Telephone 8:50 am: Jackery Giant+ Premium Portable Charger – Silver 8:50 am: Spiderman Kid Safe Over the Ear Headphone 8:50 am: Pix-Star PXT510WR02 10.4 7:40 am: Patriot 128GB USB 3.0 7:40 am: Patriot 128GB USB 3.0

Amazon 45

Amazon Wireless Binoculars Cameras 45