article thumbnail

How to Save Money Visiting Yellowstone National Park

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

It was the trip of a lifetime with our extended family (two sons, their spouses and two of our grandchildren). We took a little 4 cup electric coffee maker and used it since we are big coffee drinkers. If you reserve early enough, ask for room 229, the room the architect, Robert Reamer, used. Coffee was generally $2.25

article thumbnail

Am I Frugal – or Cheap?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

To me, frugal implies using resources in the wisest fashion and cheap implies a specific focus on getting the lowest price. The plastic sheeting I use under the windows to avoid getting lacquer on the carpet or concrete (outside). This is only a few bucks a sheet, yet I have used the same sheets for multiple jobs.

Frugal 100