Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 7, 2011

Thriftiness is not an option but must be your essence of life. If you can base your life on the basis of frugal living, you can easily save a lot of money and get help with paying off your debt. Thriftiness itself can become a self debt relief option and can help you save a lot of money. Fewer, the Better.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 13, 2012

Some websites offer discounted airline, tour and hotel bundles that can actually save some money. Searching online can save you both money and time. Most of them end up as junk and is a waste of money. Being thrifty and still having a fun vacation is not an impossible task. This post was written by YFS.

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APRIL 1, 2021

But the truth is, we have the money. Our emergency fund has saved us countless times and it will save us once again with the truck. And while I don’t like parting with our money, I am grateful that this repair won’t send us into financial distress. 2 – Decide where to put the money.

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Saving Everyday

JANUARY 1, 2015

The tagline of my website is A Penny Saved Is A Penny Earned because I firmly believe that statement! The more of your hard earned money you can keep in your wallet, the more you have for things you need and want. Saving $100 is the same as making $100! Energy Saving Tips for Summer by The Frugal Mom. by Thrifty Jinxy.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 16, 2013

While I am not that thrifty, and I love prettily wrapped gifts, I don’t like to spend a bunch on wrappings. Here are some thoughts on ways to save money when you wrap this years gifts. My 5 year old grand daughter did it last year in my Grandma Rie’s Money Camp. Use paper drop cloth to wrap.

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FEBRUARY 16, 2016

But the truth is, we have the money. Our emergency fund has saved us countless times and it will save us once again with the truck. And while I don’t like parting with our money, I am grateful that this repair won’t send us into financial distress. 2 – Decide where to put the money.

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Motherhood Moments

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Unless you are adept in ingredient chemistry, skin physiology and even the skincare regulatory environment, it's very difficult to truly know what products are worth your time and money. 3) For people who are looking to save money, what are some things they can DIY at home? I could also make my own shoes to save money.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 19, 2013

In his most recent mini-series, Matt Becker shares How to Start Investing From Scratch – Part 2 over at Mom and Dad Money. With some dedication and determination, you can Make extra money through working from home as Dollar at Easy Extra Dollar points out. PET Archives : Save Money on Rent. How to Be Green and Save Money.

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Teresa's Deals

SEPTEMBER 4, 2015

She blogs about ways to help you save money, make money, has lot’s of printables, shares recipes and so much more. She blogs about coupons, household tips, saving money and more. Monica & Cathy over at Fabulessly Frugal are on a mission to help you save money while living a fabulous lifestyle.

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Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 19, 2014

To save money, I started sun-brewing tea on hot sunny summer days. for a box of 48 tea bags and save almost $10 for the same amount of tea. Don’t spend too much money on a sun tea jar, I see them at yard sales and thrift stores all of the time. This post is linked to Thrifty Thursday. At an average of $2.00

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Motherhood Moments

DECEMBER 26, 2022

You can read his complete analysis of the future of streaming and the opinions of several other university professors in this recent article on how to save money on streaming services. This material comes from Motherhood Moment. Thanks for reading!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 17, 2013

AirBNB is a great way to save money on travel. You’ll save quite a bit of money by going just outside of the busy season; instead of travelling to Europe between June-September, go at the beginning of October. These are the methods that I have been using to save on travel over the last couple of years.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

A good deal on a big bag of fresh lettuce isn’t thrifty if you can’t use it up before it rots. Use the life out of all your appliances, but save up enough money to replace them quickly if they are nearing the end of their lifespan. With fresh food – buy only what you can eat before it goes bad.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 27, 2012

Saving money is always an appealing concept, for just about everybody, but even for people who are particularly conscious of keeping costs low, there are a few occasions and types of events that seem to demand high costs no matter how hard you try. Have your wedding reception at a venue that is already equipped for a large event.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 21, 2012

Editors Picks: Big Cajun Man from THE Canadian Personal Finance Site shares 10 Phrases I have Used to Save Money. Really, we should all carry a cue card in a our wallet that we can just whip out and use anytime we have an opportunity to save money. Read and learn how to save some money.”

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 8, 2011

Welcome to the 18th edition of the Totally Money Carnival. I am talking about spring cleaning your finances and finding more ways you can save money. FruGal presents Why you SHOULD sweat the small stuff when it comes to money – FruGal. Now on to the rest… Save Money this Spring: #1.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 16, 2012

Two Years of Blogging Here are some highlights from the last 24 months: Top 8 Most Viewed Articles: Why Being Rich is Overated How to Make Your Own Clothes How to Build A Bird Feeder from Recycled Materials 5 Ways to End World Hunger How to Make Millions with Passive Income Frugal Anniversary Gifts that Will Win Her Over How to Save Hundreds of Dollars (..)

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Couponing 101

AUGUST 16, 2012

Now this is a fantastic way to save money, as well as avoid all the preservatives and unwanted ingredients in canned soups and sauces! The Thrifty Couple teaches how to make your own soup or sauce mix – a universal dry mix that you can use as the recipe replacement for those soups, sauces and gravies!

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Motherhood Moments

JANUARY 18, 2023

They Save Money Eating out, even if you eat healthy, can be really expensive. When you cook at home with your own ingredients, you know exactly what's going into your meals and can control their nutritional value. How many times have you ordered a $20 meal and thought, "I could have made this at home for under $5"?

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AUGUST 16, 2012

Save money on your Back to School list! Thanks, The Thrifty Couple ! Right now on Amazon you can get this 12-pack of Sharpie Accent Pocket-Style Colored Highlighters for just $4.49 (reg. Ships free with Amazon Prime or with orders of $25 or more. Don’t miss out on these HOT offers!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 22, 2012

Penniless Parenting hosted the Festival of Frugality – Life Stages Edition and included YFS’ post, Thrifty Ways to Save on Travel. Meal Plan Rescue hosted the Lifestyle Carnival #2 and included my post, How to Quit Smoking Naturally , as did Not Made of Money who hosted Yakezie Carnival – Daytona Edition.

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For the Mommas

APRIL 27, 2011

Once you are a member of Amazon Moms, just add Seventh Generation Wipes to your cart using the Subscribe and Save option to save 30%. Thanks, Thrifty Mama. is a post from: For The Mommas - Save Money with Coupons, Freebies, Steals &Deals. Once your order ships, you can cancel your subscription.

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Saving Everyday

DECEMBER 20, 2014

Throughout this thrifty eating journey, I have found some fantastic options, and I wanted to share them with you all! More Disney articles you may like: Disney Disney - Saving Money disney food' Since I am back at Walt Disney World, that of course means I have been sampling all sorts of the eats throughout the parks and resorts.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

However, most of the time, we only had money for the low cost restaurants, so they were all one greasy spoon after another. What’s your favorite way to save when vacationing with your family? How to Save on Food Costs When Traveling Thrifty Ways to Save on Travel Staycations Are For Suckers!

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Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 27, 2014

Check out this round up of 18 Valentine’s Day Crafts that you can make to celebrate your loves AND save money! Easy DIY Valentine’s M&M in a Jar Gift from Thrifty Jinxy 7. Instead, have fun making your own decorations. Better yet, include the kids to have some fun family time. 18 Valentine’s Day Crafts.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

Being that thrifty can end up causing more harm than good, so make sure you’re adequately covered and are getting the best possible deal, but don’t compromise on the former for the latter. 5 Ways To Reduce Your Car Insurance Premium How to Save Money on Car Insurance How to Find Cheaper Auto Insurance Travelling Abroad?

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Saving Everyday

JULY 11, 2014

Throughout this thrifty eating journey, I have found some fantastic options, and I wanted to share them with you all! More Disney articles you may like: Disney Disney - Saving Money disney food' Since I am back at Walt Disney World, that of course means I have been sampling all sorts of the eats throughout the parks and resorts.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 4, 2014

Exploring a New Town 5 Ways To Save Money On The Biggest Travel Expenses Now Is the Time to Plan Summer Vacation Thrifty Ways to Save on Travel Free Places To Visit On A Worldwide Adventure. It can be difficult to get past the initial hesitation but it has high payoff. How about you? Travel Tips'

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 21, 2015

Yes, we followed the recommendations outlined in Dave Ramsey’s resources, Total Money Make Over/ Financial Peace University. What are the top 3 – 5 ways you found money to put towards debt. Otherwise, we could both get sidetracked and spend that extra money frivolously. So direct the money often and early.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 20, 2012

Staycations can save people money, but so can being a savvy vacation planner. Because so many people are looking to save money on their vacations, low cost travel sites have begun popping up everywhere—saving people money on their vacations has become big business. Here’s how. Discount Vacation Sites.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 10, 2011

Managing Money. You see, I was too young to fully appreciate what I had and I didn’t manage my money as well as I should. Little House in the Valley tells us how we can save money by partnering with our neighbours. Money Crashers shares with us 7 ways we can naturally wash our car. I got carried away.

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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. 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. Where are you at?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 4, 2011

Managing Money. Bucksome Boomer shares with us 9 tips for tax time that will save us from forming those wrinkles. Saving Money Today clears up for us the difference between defined benefit and defined contribution. Five Cent Nicke l shares with us the top ten web-based money management tools there are out there.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 20, 2012

Remember, travel isn’t just for the wealthy; anyone can travel , even if they have little money to fund their trip. As you can see there are numerous ways you can save money on travel and live your dream of exploring other cultures and lands. How have you saved on travel?

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The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

This was a time I had been thinking about not teaching anymore and staying home, so I was looking for new ideas to be thrifty. How did you get interested in saving money? I think I’ve always liked to save money. What’s the “why” behind your money-saving efforts? Why do I want to save money?

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Saving Everyday

MARCH 9, 2012

I’m from the Boston area, and we get 15% off at the Thrifty valet at either Logan (Boston) or TF Green (Providence). AAA offers discounts on rentals cars, and allows you a discount to join their Club Gold program. AAA has discounts arranged with many airport parking services. Find your local AAA office HERE. Guest post by Heather Ford.

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Fashion Without Guilt

APRIL 6, 2009

Reselling Your Clothing Online Another way to stay green and make some extra money is to sell your gently used clothes. Thrifty Shopping Shopping secondhand is a great way save money and get new items for your wardrobe. A site called Ecrater is a free marketplace to sell your items and create your own online store.

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