Prairie Eco-Thrifter
JULY 6, 2014
We will probably be renting a car for our vacation this year. So, instead of trying to cram my hubby, my grandson, myself and all of our travel things into my little Toyota Camry Solara (read that convertible with very little trunk space), I’m looking for a mid-sized SUV to rent for a couple of weeks. Rent by the week.
Family Balance Sheet
JULY 10, 2023
Instead, I look for creative ways to save my family money in all aspects of our lives. 2 – We opened up high-interest savings accounts and earned $250 in interest. We got a late start on saving for college so a large portion of our college savings has been sitting in our checking account earning zilch.
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Saving Everyday
OCTOBER 3, 2023
In this article, we’re sharing our top tips to help you save money when traveling without sacrificing a thing! If you feel like a vacation is out of your reach, these tried-and-true ways to save money when traveling will help you get there without breaking the bank! Traveling off-season is easily the best way to save.
Couponing 101
FEBRUARY 17, 2020
These nine easy tips can help you save money on your next ski trip! Bringing your own food and drinks can help you save a lot of money. If You’re a Beginner, Consider Renting or Borrowing Gear. Renting your gear can be a more affordable way to try skiing without a long-term commitment. Gear is pricey.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
AUGUST 11, 2015
My sister-in-law and her husband had one that they used and rented out and indicated that it was doing well. Unfortunately, I was over optimistic about how many days per year the condo would rent. I was counting on an average of 4 months rentals. For the first few years, I used the on site manager to run the property rentals.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
NOVEMBER 20, 2014
Now that there are 5 members of our family, we easily save at least $100 a day every day that we’re on vacation and eating our own food. Use discounts on rental cars. We rented an SUV for our last vacation because our car is getting very old and the route was fairly desolate. Use hotel rewards.
Shereen Travels Cheap
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
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. Here are some of my fave items: Magnetic car phone holder is a must for road trips or when renting a car.
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