Prairie Eco-Thrifter
FEBRUARY 28, 2018
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. Easy energy-efficient home updates.
Family Balance Sheet
APRIL 8, 2022
As the home manager, my mission is to serve my family quality and tasty food on our limited budget. Here are my current redemption options: Grocery Savings: 1000 = $1 off the gas, up to 25 gallons of fuel per vehicle per purchase. I find gas prices to be higher side at GIANT compared to the member price at BJ’s.
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Family Balance Sheet
MAY 23, 2011
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. If you are staying close to home this summer, try exploring your home town or city to see what low cost fun and adventure you can find. Children under 16 are admitted free.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
OCTOBER 28, 2012
We all need to eat on a daily basis, but you can cut back on your dining budget by eating at home. Most restaurant-style meals are easy to prepare at home at a fraction of the cost, and you are able to control what ingredients are included. When cooking at home, try to reduce meat consumption to save money.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
DECEMBER 20, 2012
While gas prices aren’t faring any better, you can at least hit the road and travel the same distance you would fly for half the cost. If a ticket from Albany to Austin costs $650 for one person, the cost to drive the 1,845 miles (with current gas prices and a vehicle that gets 25 mpg) would be a much cheaper at $265.
Saving Everyday
OCTOBER 3, 2023
To save money at home and keep some of your hard-earned dollars in the bank, we have some realistic ways to save money for you! Gas, food, coffee, accommodations, entertainment, and parking add up quickly, not to mention unforeseen expenses like things you may have forgotten from home. Be loyal to your favorite hotel brand.
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!). The trick to a perfect staycation is to remember that you are still vacationing, even if you are staying at home, so try to keep household chores, projects, and business interruptions to a minimum.
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