Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 10, 2014

While the cost of living in our new town in Pennsylvania is higher than we experienced in Utah, we are actually saving money each month due to downsizing. Our gas and electric bills have been smaller since we moved. Maintenance and Repairs. It also costs less to keep a smaller living space in good repair.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 23, 2012

For example, the important-sounding “service engine soon” light, which invokes the imagery of an exploding car engine (but can be triggered simply by screwing the gas tank cap on wrong). I could take the car into my mechanic and not bother with the repair. Most hazard lights on your dashboard can be ignored for a while.

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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. The same goes if your furnace has needed frequent repairs over the years.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 29, 2012

A couple of weekends ago, the boyfriend had to take his truck to the shop to get repaired. It cost over $1000, so when we went to go out for our Friday night dinner (we hate cooking on Fridays), we decided to stay in to save money. To save money, eat your main meal at home and then just go for dessert.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 12, 2012

I was successful in doing that and have ever since looked for ways to save money on care repairs and maintenance by finding things I could do for myself. There are, of course, certain things that should never be done without a professional, but there are quite a few things that you can do yourself to your car to save money.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 25, 2023

Average annual insurance cost Average homeowners insurance cost by home age Older homes often cost more to insure because they typically don’t have the safety features that newer homes do, and repairs can be costly. Did you know… Inflation doesn’t just affect gas and food prices. See the best home and auto bundles.

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

If you do choose to go for the pre-owned option, you will be saving yourself a bit of money! Just make sure you have a trusted mechanic look over the car before you hand over your hard-earned money. Narrow Down a Price Range If you are going to save money , you need to have a target savings goal in mind that you can work toward.

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Family Balance Sheet

JULY 20, 2011

I didn't and I found this article helpful, How to Avoid Refrigerator Repairs. Not all appliances need to be serviced, but we do have our AC unit and our two gas fire places serviced yearly. Just one more thing to save money for, but this will help you (and me) avoid going into debt when our appliances need replaced.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 7, 2013

Wood burning fireplaces will need a chimney sweep, and gas fireplaces should be serviced as well. I’ve recently washed our garage door , repaired some rain screen (okay, I didn’t do that part. It should be replaced once per year if you have a standard filter. Clean Your Fireplace. Outside Maintenance. Get Organized'

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Home Home and Garden Garage Cleaning 210

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 14, 2012

When you drive fast (especially on non-highway roads), you tend to brake more and then start up faster – which also wastes gas and causes wear and tear on your vehicle. Vehicle repair costs if you crash. 4 High Impact Money Saving Tips. How to Save Money on Transport Costs.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 27, 2011

This got me thinking – Is this a good thing, as in, we Americans love to save money? Or is this a bad thing, because we only think we’re saving money… when we’re really just falling prey to Madison Avenue? Will there be higher insurance premiums, lower gas mileage, and more expensive repair bills?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 13, 2011

Regardless if you live in a cold or warm climate there are many ways you can save money and energy in your home. Here in Canada we usually think about saving precious heat from our furnaces, however, in the summer many of us want to cool our homes as well. They burn less oil/gas/propane/wood which means you pay less for fuels.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 13, 2011

Regardless if you live in a cold or warm climate there are many ways you can save money and energy in your home. Here in Canada we usually think about saving precious heat from our furnaces, however, in the summer many of us want to cool our homes as well. They burn less oil/gas/propane/wood which means you pay less for fuels.

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Food and Drink Re-use Home Drinks 133

The Frugal Girl

MARCH 4, 2024

How did you get interested in saving money? I learned to save money by watching my parents. (I I still remember saving my change as a kid so I could “shop” for books at yard sales.) We knew it would be a balancing act, so we were working on saving money long before the wedding. I ran the numbers.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

I pointed out the multitude of new blogs related to saving money, being frugal, getting debt under control and learning about finances. Peggy: I’m glad to see folks finally interested in saving and investing. Instead of spending his birthday check for $10, my husband put it in savings – every single time.

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Family Balance Sheet

JULY 9, 2015

She offered to do people’s taxes, or get their bookkeeping organized in exchange for a discount on her rent, or car repairs. She says, bartering is a fun and creative way to get what she needed without spending money. She says, “it’s so much easier to save money when you’re not gallivanting across the countryside.

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Coupons Do Work

DECEMBER 17, 2016

The ad is there Happy saving money at CVS! 1 Colgate Total Daily Repair Toothpaste; Includes 3 oz or Larger Only; No More Than 4 Identical Coupons For The Same Product In The Same Day. - $0.50/1 CVS brand Anti-Gas - B1G1 50% OFF. CVS brand Anti-Gas. 1 Gas-X Product; Includes 30 ct or Larger Only.

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Coupons Do Work

DECEMBER 16, 2016

The ad is there Happy saving money at CVS! 1 Colgate Total Daily Repair Toothpaste; Includes 3 oz or Larger Only; No More Than 4 Identical Coupons For The Same Product In The Same Day. - $0.50/1 CVS brand Anti-Gas - B1G1 50% OFF. CVS brand Anti-Gas. 1 Gas-X Product; Includes 30 ct or Larger Only.

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Coupons Do Work

DECEMBER 24, 2016

The ad is there Happy saving money at CVS! 1 Colgate Total Daily Repair Toothpaste; Includes 3 oz or Larger Only; No More Than 4 Identical Coupons For The Same Product In The Same Day. Gas-X - B1G1 50% OFF Includes: Select varieties; Excludes: Trial and travel sizes. - $1.50/1 CVS brand Anti-Gas - B1G1 50% OFF.

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Coupons Do Work

JANUARY 7, 2017

The ad is there Happy saving money at CVS! 1 Colgate Total Daily Repair Toothpaste; Includes 3 oz or Larger Only; No More Than 4 Identical Coupons For The Same Product In The Same Day (exp. Mylicon Gas Relief, 0.5 - 1 oz - B1G1 50% OFF. - $2.00/1 1 Mylicon Gas Relief Drops - Checkout 51 Rebate; Limit 2. Jan 1 - 7.

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