Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 6, 2014

We will probably be renting a car for our vacation this year. This year, though, we are taking our precious grandson with us and the van just isn’t as reliable as it needs to be. Of course, I want the best deal possible, so I went scouting to see what I could learn about getting the best deal on a rental car.

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Shereen Travels Cheap

MAY 8, 2024

Right now, I'm still seeing airfare deals and you probably will still be able to get an okay deal on a hotel (and still get a room before they all fill up). Book a Ride-Share Car Need a rental car? Then skip the traditional rental companies if you can. These are basically Airbnb, but for cars.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

There was the gas, the hotel, and the restaurants to pay for. I bring a hot plate and a skillet and sauce pan with me to the hotel to reheat freezer meals that I’ve made in advance. Use discounts on rental cars. Use hotel rewards. Ask for a better hotel rate or room.

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Saving Everyday

OCTOBER 3, 2023

They’re quality time spent together without the distractions of household responsibilities, work, school, and everything else life throws at us. When our kids were younger, we used to go camping at state parks, and they thought it was the best thing ever! Be loyal to your favorite hotel brand. Loyalty can pay off.

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Shereen Travels Cheap

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

USB Data Blocker for when you need to charge your phone and use a public outlet. I bought these after our bags got stolen from the trunk of our rental car in San Francisco when we were, literally, 50 feet away having tea. Now, I use these for my laptop, headphones, car keys, etc. They are small, but not too small.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 18, 2016

For the past 8 years, I have owned and rented out a property in the Branson, MO area. As sort of an insider, I have seen ways that “in the know” folks can save on their vacation rental stays. Where vacation rental owners advertise. Don’t forget to look for savings on things besides the actual rent.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 27, 2023

MORE ABOUT THE CARDS FEATURED ON THIS PAGE Use the buttons at the top of the page to see cards in different categories. It’s a versatile card, but use it just for gas and you’ll earn an impressive 5% back per billing cycle, up to $500 spent — for no annual fee. A basic credit card transaction works like this: You use your card.

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