Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 12, 2012

I admit that I’m not the greenest person out there, although I am working to improve, from participating in my utility’s efforts to increase power from renewable resources to looking for local produce and food sources whenever possible. Going green can help improve your health, and save you money.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 28, 2012

Most of the money these organizations receive is, in-fact, from regular people like you and I who feel we are doing the right thing by donating a few of our hard-earned bucks to a cause we care about. While the title of this article is “ Should Environmental Groups Take Money From Dirty Polluters ?”,

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 4, 2011

As I prepared to hold a Money Camp for my young grandchildren last year, I researched various educational standards to review what kids can learn at various ages. They start to notice that you can trade toys, or trade money for stuff (like a ride on the grocery store pony or candy at the checkout aisle). Make change.

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Couponing 101

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

Savings on gas through the Sam’s Club members-only gas stations. The Instant Savings Book is an online resource that basically acts as a digital coupon book. Here are the perks of the Sam’s Club Mastercard : 5% cash back on gas. Free flat tire repair, battery testing and windshield wiper blade installation.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 1, 2016

I know many of you are in similar situations of needed to save, but wanting to pay off debt, and eventually be able to put money in savings. Although I don’t claim to be an expert, I have learned many money saving tips through the past 7 years of running this frugal blog. Saving Money on Haircuts. Homemade Baby Wipes.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 26, 2014

It was not unusual for us to fill up the gas tank only once or twice a month. We learned how to stretch our money in Chicago, and we were fairly good at it. The locals can be full of information about how to save money. per gallon of gas for one fill up every month. per gallon of gas for one fill up every month.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 4, 2012

With the skyrocketing prices of everything and the worsening inflation, saving money and spending wisely are vital to be able to live comfortably. It is not easy to be frugal and save money when you have a family that splurges and squanders. Avoid wasting energy, water, gas, food and the like. Being frugal is a family affair.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 9, 2012

Getting insurance for your car, whether it is a hybrid, diesel, electric, or gas powered is the same process for everyone. Insurance companies spend billions of dollars on advertising all seemingly stating they can save you money on insurance. So, how have you saved money on car insurance? Which to Choose.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 14, 2011

Alternatives to fossil fuel are becoming more popular not only because of their “green” benefits, but also because of concerns about relying on limited, imported resources to fuel cars – and economies. Because land is a limited resource, using it for biofuel crops could drive up the cost of food. Related posts: 8 Ways to Save on Fuel.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 6, 2014

Most people are aware that going green not only saves the environment, it also saves money. Electric and hybrid cars save on gas costs and emissions, but they tend to be more expensive than gas-powered models. In fact, some methods require little to no money at all. Money Tips'

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 21, 2011

According to Wikipedia, “sustainable living is a lifestyle that attempts to reduce an individual’s or society’s use of the earth’s natural resources” Lester R. Gradually, though, we are becoming aware that there are limits to which humans can use the natural resources of our planet. Definitions .

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 14, 2012

You are wasting money if you speed. There is of course, also the cost of your time – the time you spend waiting for the officer to issue the ticket and the time you spend dealing with it, not to mention the time you spend earning the money to pay it! Why do people want to waste their money to shave a few minutes off their drive?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 16, 2012

But more significantly, it’s also prevalent in the big things; buying an enormous five-bedroom house for a family of three, for example, that takes up vital resources (gas, electricity) in addition to costing a fortune. Related posts: How to Save Money on Your Home’s Mortgage. How to Save Money on Car Insurance.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 31, 2012

Use Up Existing Resources. She ignored checks and had money escheated back to the state. Borrow Money You Can’t Pay Back. She borrowed money to satisfy the city when they cited her for repairs that needed to be done on the house. She would have a year to come up with the money or she would lose the house.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 24, 2011

Why is there a widely spreading popularity of using and buying renewable energy resources? Because the increasing price of gas, food, etc. Green stock investments can range from exchange traded funds, green mutual funds, green stocks, green certificate of money deposits etc. providing a wide variety for investors.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 27, 2023

How is this tool different from other resources out there? Cost of living” is the amount of money you need to sustain a certain lifestyle in a given place. For others, it involves driving your car, and that means factoring in car repairs, gas, tolls and parking. What is ‘cost of living’? What is a cost of living index?

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Couponing 101

JUNE 7, 2012

This book offers simple, quick tips to save money on all sorts of big and small purchases. Learn how to cut your costs on clothing, groceries, gas, and eating out. In fact, this book highlights Couponing 101 as a trusted couponing resource! Take advantage of technology tools that seek out the best prices for you.”.

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 18, 2016

It’s Frugal Friday: A recap of how we frugal-ed our way through the week so that we have more money to put towards our financial goals. Our mission: Live WELL, On LESS Money. As I mentioned in previous Frugal Fridays , our main heat source (gas fireplace) was out of commission for several weeks. Financial Resources: 1.

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For the Mommas

FEBRUARY 7, 2011

All gas deals are calculated using 30 gallons of gas – please adjust your numbers if you are purchasing less. in gas = $6.00 ($0.75 in gas = $2.00 ($0.25 in gas = $2.00 ($0.25 in gas = $0.64 Money Maker! in gas = $7.82 ($0.98. in gas = $7.82 ($0.98. in gas = $10.00 ($1.25

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 14, 2011

This week I have included some movie clips of the 10 best movies about money and what they taught us. Kim McGrigg presents Small ways to save big on major purchases – Money Management posted at Blogging for Change. Rosa Wilson presents Change of Address: 10 Reasons Your Gas Bill is So High posted at Change of Address.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 13, 2016

It is important for each of us to understand the weapons our advertisers have in their arsenals to convince us to part with our money. One of the resources I used with the kids last year in Money Camp to show them how advertisers sell, was a You Tube video called Buy Me That Too: A Kid’s Survival Guide to TV Advertising (Part 1/2).

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 4, 2016

It’s Frugal Friday: A recap of how we frugal-ed our way through the week so that we have more money to put towards our financial goals. Our mission: Live WELL, On LESS Money. However, we use a ventless gas fireplace in a corner of the living room as our main source of heat. How long do you go before you turn the heat on?

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Marnies Coupon-a-rama

JUNE 21, 2014

We look for ways to save money in other areas of life, too, not just shopping and couponing. There are ways to save money there, too. THird, how about pooling resources with others. Gas savings can really add up with gas being $4 a gallon. Saving money sometimes takes a little extra time, effort, and thought.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 17, 2012

You save money on gasoline (assuming fewer trips to the store). You save money on electricity (no extra cooling unit sucking dollars). Resources to learn how to build root cellars. Resources used: [link] [link] [link] [link] [link] [link] Related posts: The Advantages of Organic Gardening The Advantages of Ethnic Markets.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 1, 2011

Not only because doing so cuts back on the amount of precious resources taken from the Earth, but because in so doing, we cut back on the money we spend on energy. But if you know what to look for in real estate leads you can purchase a relatively eco-friendly homestead without spending tons of money.

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For the Mommas

MARCH 2, 2011

each after coupons & ECB Benefiber, Gas-X, Maalox or Prevacid 14 ct Buy $20 Get $10 ECB (limit 1) -Benefiber Chewables psa $6.39 $5/2 Benefiber Product, exp. 4-16-11 (SS 02/27/11) -Gas-X 18 ct psa $5.79 $4/1 Gas-X Prevention Product, exp. Deal Idea: Buy 4 Gas-X $5.79 Revitalens - $7.89

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Savings Corner

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

You’ll earn bonus cash back at restaurants and gas stations with no activation required and no rotating categories to keep track of. Among the situations in which good credit comes in handy: Borrowing money. Further, good credit can qualify you for lower interest rates, which saves you money. Read our review.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 5, 2011

If you compare gas and electricity prices from standard sources, you will see this is the case. This form of eco-friendly power generation requires a large investment of money and resources to get up to the production phase, after which it is a clean form of power generation. Advantages of Hydro Power.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 1, 2014

Having money automatically go into your account will help you stick to your resolution and save for your future, such as an emergency fund, a child’s college education, or retirement. And all my coupon articles are on the Coupon Resources page to help you out. Clean with Baking Soda to Save Money. Frugal new year save money'

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Saving Cents With Sense

FEBRUARY 28, 2014

In the meantime, consider a roommate situation to pool resources and get access to better locations and larger homes. It’s tempting to live it up, especially when you’re younger, but you make your money work for you when you’re investing in retirement starting in your 20s. Car Buying.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 11, 2011

Managing Money. The Canadian Personal Finance Blog shares with us 10 lists he hopes none of us follow when it comes to our money management. What a great resource. Me, I am between strategic spending and earning more money. Cash Flow Sherpas share with us two quick ways we can keep more money in our pockets.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 4, 2011

They use buses that run on biodiesel, a renewable resource, and purchase carbon credits to offset the fossil fuels they do burn driving from gig to gig. DMB fans will also find that the band sponsors carpooling to their shows, to cut down on the gas used to see them. Gwyneth Paltrow.

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Fashion Without Guilt

MAY 9, 2011

With gas prices nearing $4, who has the money for that family vacation this year. The consumers have spoken and gas seems to be gradually dropping but not fast enough.If Trying to Travel on a Budget these day, is almost impossible.

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Fashion Without Guilt

MAY 9, 2011

With gas prices nearing $4, who has the money for that family vacation this year. The consumers have spoken and gas seems to be gradually dropping but not fast enough. THIS IS A GREAT TRAVEL RESOURCE GUIDE. Trying to Travel on a Budget these day, is almost impossible. Hotwire and Priceline for hotels. Trip Advisor.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 3, 2013

But now that I no longer fly I need to be resourceful in making sure I can still take the trips I want for a minimal (if any) outlay of my own cash. Find Bargains Shopping Online How To Save Money On International Airfare The Case For Credit: 5 Reasons To Own a Credit Card The Gotcha’s of Gas Credit Cards. Travel Tips'

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Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 3, 2017

Having money automatically go into your account will help you stick to your resolution and save for your future, such as an emergency fund, a child’s college education, or retirement. And all my coupon articles are on the Coupon Resources page to help you out. Clean with Baking Soda to Save Money. Don’t like to cut coupons?

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The Frugal Girl

MARCH 4, 2024

Box are some of my favorite authors) and I use the library to borrow both regular books and electronic resources. How did you get interested in saving money? I learned to save money by watching my parents. (I What’s the “why” behind your money-saving efforts? Yup, I’m a voracious reader.

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