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Affordable International Travel Destinations

Couponing 101

There are many places that are very affordable to where you may even be able to stay under $40/day for basic accommodation, transportation and 3 meals (airfare not included). Try to stay within one or two regions or use local transportation to cut costs. Food and drinks are pretty cheap and delicious. It’s all in the planning!

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How to Go Green Witout Going Broke

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

The old phrase “reduce, reuse, recycle” is crucial when it comes to small, and inexpensive, ways of going green. That way you keep both the glass and plastic bottles out of the landfill and you reduce the environmental impact of transporting water from draught-ridden areas.

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Cheap and Easy Picnic Fare

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

My own personal rule of thumb when I cook is that the dish needs to be easy to prepare, inexpensive to make, and taste delicious. There is a reason that Jello salad is a staple at picnics… they are very inexpensive to make. It is easy to transport and, best of all, is extremely inexpensive to make. Deviled Eggs.

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Why Cheaper Isn’t Always Better

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

If not, pass it up no matter how inexpensive it is. Easy Foods to Make at Home Instead of Buying at the Store Save Money: Buy These 7 Items Used How to Be a Frugal Shopper How to Save Money on Transport Costs The Easiest Ways to Save Money on Household Expenses. What will you use it for? Is it really necessary?

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How to Save Money When Traveling

Saving Everyday

How to Save Money When Traveling When it comes to traveling, the three main areas you can save are accommodations, travel, and food. Gas, food, coffee, accommodations, entertainment, and parking add up quickly, not to mention unforeseen expenses like things you may have forgotten from home. Let’s break it down.

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How to Compost Without Fancy Equipment

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

The first is to recycle leftover food, grass cuttings, and fallen leaves that might ordinarily end up in a landfill. If you construct a brick composter, it should be built near wherever you’re going to use it, because it won’t be transportable. Basically there are two reasons to compost. Not Handy With Tools?

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

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

posted at FIRE Finance , saying, “We decided to optimize our grocery expenses and pull the strings on our food budget even tighter. Fred Lee presents Top 5 Inexpensive Ideas for a Parent-Toddler Date posted at Parenting Squad. FIRE Getters presents Top 5 Ways To Trim Our Grocery Bills!

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