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. I also suspect that we’ve lowered our carbon footprint a bit as well. But you don’t have to downsize to an apartment for these savings. Less Stuff to Buy.

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Money Public Transit Repairs Bills 195

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 11, 2011

Here are five tips to help you save money when attending a major sporting event. Furthermore, many public transit systems offer transportation to these venues. Put the extra money aside for the next event that you want to attend. Make sure and eat well before you go. The following is a guest post.

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Saving Money Sports Money Tickets 138

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 12, 2012

Going green can help improve your health, and save you money. So, not only do you reduce the pollution from driving an individual vehicle, taking public transit and/or riding your bike also provides you the chance to add a little more exercise to your life. This is great exercise, and it results in solid savings.

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Health Green Money Grow Your Own 213

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 27, 2012

Saving Money. Have you ever considered saving money to be more “Green”? Well actually it is. The simplest way to save money, and to help the environment is not purchase items that you don’t need. These help to save money and energy especially in cold weather seasons. Going Green at Home.

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Finance Green Transportation Public Transit 187

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 1, 2014

Both of our jobs require access to a car now and then, and I often must drive to communities which don’t have access to public transit for my work. I spend about $6/day on gas in my car to get to work, so if we carpool three times per week, we are saving $72/month just in gas savings on my end alone. Money Tips'

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Transportation Fuel Economy Insurance Public Transit 167

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 27, 2014

Pay a little extra for a hotel closer to a downtown area and public transit? I know people who are perfectly happy flying a red-eye, and glad to save the money. No matter how cheap it is, if it isn’t a planned purchase, you are still spending money — not saving it. Sure thing!

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Public Transit Money Tickets Consumerism 215

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 9, 2014

This lady has been blowing up, from The Today Show to The View, she is inspiring folks all over the country to save money by eating in! I’m all for saving money and inspiring people to cook their own food, but I worry about the trade offs. Awesome, right?! In theory, yes, but in practice, my feelings are a bit more mixed.

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Saving Money Money Giving Public Transit 173