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Simple Things You Can Do to Be Environmentally Friendly and Save Money

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

So often, being environmentally friendly and saving money go hand in hand. The truth is, there are plenty of things our grandparents and great grandparents did that were eco-friendly and frugal that we can easily do today. Here are some simple things our family does to be more environmentally friendly and to save money: 1.

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Four Easy Ways to Save on Basic Necessities

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

People across the country are reining in their spending and pinching pennies in a concerted effort to save more money. If you are one of these families who have eliminated spending on “wants” but still struggle to pay the bills or save money, perhaps cutting back on necessities is an option you should consider.

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Cool Things I Read This Week

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

RT @ danielpacker Carnival of Money Stories # 92 Super Bowl Edition [link] #. Prairie Eco-Thrifter has Been Featured in the Festival of Frugality # 267 [link] #. Prairie Eco-Thrifter has Been Featured in the Festival of Frugality # 267 [link] #. Prairie Eco-Thrifter has Been Featured in the Festival of Frugality # 267 [link] #.

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Carnival of Personal Finance #384 – Time for a Laugh Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Editors Picks: Big Cajun Man from THE Canadian Personal Finance Site shares 10 Phrases I have Used to Save Money. Really, we should all carry a cue card in a our wallet that we can just whip out and use anytime we have an opportunity to save money. Plus, being frugal can also be green which to me is really important.

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Meet a Reader | Mary from Reflections Around the Campfire

The Frugal Girl

How long have you been reading The Frugal Girl? I started reading The Frugal Girl about two years before I escaped from the workforce, which was almost eight years ago. How did you get interested in saving money? I learned to save money by watching my parents. (I Our son is 29 and biological.

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Tips For Keeping Home Plumbing Repair Costs At A Minimum

Saving Cents With Sense

Another example is to start buying monthly public transportation passes instead of paying to fill up the gas tank of your car. The sooner you fix the leak, the sooner you will start to save money and water. Cost Saving Suggestion #2 – Pick up a few basic plumbing skills. And they should be fixed right away.

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P.E.P. for Week of January 3-January 7/11- Headed Overseas Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Financial Highway shares with us 3 ways we can actually save money all year long. Going Frugal. Frugal Dad shares tells us how we can be prepared for the $5 per gallon gas hike. The gang over at Money Crashers shares with us 3 kitchen gadgets that we should have in our house. Going Green.

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