Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 8, 2014

She envisioned me running out of gasoline and not being able to get home. In 2008-2009 when we had the credit crunch and recession, there was at least one day when stores were not accepting credit. I hate paying for things like dinners out or gasoline weeks after I have eaten or used up the gas.

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Used Credit Cards Gasoline Consumer 180

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

These will include things such as insurance, property taxes, gasoline (to get to the lake and to boat on the lake), maintenance, boat slip fees and storage fees in off season. During the great recession, I’ve heard that folks were just dumping their boats in isolated waterways – to avoid those ongoing costs.

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Buy Buying Rent Recession 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 17, 2012

Since the 2008 recession, many people have rediscovered the savings, joys and health benefits of locally grown food – whether you have a backyard garden, participate in a community garden or shop at the local farmer’s market. You save money on gasoline (assuming fewer trips to the store).

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Advantage Home and Garden Canning Gardening 210