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Meet a Reader | Mary from Reflections Around the Campfire

The Frugal Girl

Tell us a little about yourself Hello, everyone! Box are some of my favorite authors) and I use the library to borrow both regular books and electronic resources. Box are some of my favorite authors) and I use the library to borrow both regular books and electronic resources. How long have you been reading The Frugal Girl?

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Why Those EPA Mileage Estimates Do Not Add Up

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

How fast do you get to speed, do you use cruise control , do you change lanes frequently? Using your cruise control to maintain a constant speed will improve your mpg. Try to use gasoline that only contains about 3 percent ethanol in order to boost your fuel economy. The weather will rob your fuel economy as well. Maintenance.

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Bring on the Affordable Green Family Cars

Saving Cents With Sense

To drive “green," you don’t necessarily need to own a hybrid or an electric vehicle. While the latter options certainly boost your green lifestyle and save you additional dollars at the pump, a bevy of the other vehicle options are out there today that can get you more miles per gallon without the hybrid and electric sticker prices.

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Friday Links – School Update Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

If so, don’t miss John’s post at Frugal Rules that describes The Potential Pitfalls of Working from Home. Using Kids Crafts to Teach the Gift of Giving. How To Drive Green And Save On Gas Mileage. Hope your week went well. My week, just like last week has been a blur. How about you all?

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Four Easy Ways to Save on Basic Necessities

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

The American culture is wrought with excessive spending so it is no surprise that the typical household overspends on necessities such as food, gas, utilities, and phone usage. How to Reduce Gas Consumption. Use your car’s cruise control option at a speed of 60 miles per hour or less to increase gas mileage.

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