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Living a Frugal Life: Exploring Staycations

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Geocaching is the new high-tech form of treasure hunting using a GPS-enabled cell phone. Most people get so used to where they live that they forget what local attractions are available to them. For more creative options, find a national park instead, because many offer low cost tours and other activities. Be Treasure Hunters.

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3 Important Lessons in Living Frugally, But Not Too Frugally

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Guest Post Author Bio: David Bakke enjoys living frugally in Atlanta and frequently shares his best financial tips and experiences on Money Crashers , an online resource ranked as one of the top personal finance blogs online. In fact, it’s easy to lose money in an attempt to be frugal. Losing Valuable Time.

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P.E.P. for the Week of February 14-18/11-Planning Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I knew his determination and focus was something to remember, but I never thought of it in relation to finances. Personal Finance by the Book tells us how negotiating can put us on top. I have used this tactic in the past and it really does work. Going Frugal. I loved that series as a kid. Congrats!!

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Meet a Reader | Mary from Reflections Around the Campfire

The Frugal Girl

Box are some of my favorite authors) and I use the library to borrow both regular books and electronic resources. Although my parents never specifically taught me about finances, they lived a frugal life by necessity. What frugal tips have you tried and abandoned? Yup, I’m a voracious reader.