Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 26, 2012

We all like to eat out, but if we do it too often, it can get expensive. Still, it is a nice break from the routine, and it is a fun way to spend time with your friends and family. If you like to eat out a lot, and you would like to save some money, here are few tips to save when dining out. Limit Yourself If you dine out regularly, you can limit the number of times that you go out to save some money.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 30, 2012

When we look at the big picture of financial security, it can be absolutely daunting. It is a common fallacy that large sums of money are needed to be able to invest for the future. If you can understand the concept of making small choices, on a regular basis, in order to achieve big gains in the future, it becomes easy to change this mindset. Here are some simple ideas of small choices that can mean big gains.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 18, 2012

Having two small children, it is of upmost importance to me that they develop a solid value system. I want to ensure that they respect their surroundings and the environment , that they are kind to others, and that they are responsible about money. I have found that the course of current events has made me hyperconscious of the importance of developing financial stability early in life.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 19, 2012

This past weekend, I woke up late, switched to the couch, and stayed there for the vast majority of the day. Meanwhile, in the kitchen, my dishes were waiting for me to wash them, dinner was waiting to be cooked, and other homework was begging to be done. Also, since I had been a couch potato all day, I knew I should get to the gym. When you’re having a lazy day and feeling unmotivated, these types of tasks seem impossible.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 23, 2012

Most hazard lights on your dashboard can be ignored for a while. For example, the important-sounding “service engine soon” light, which invokes the imagery of an exploding car engine (but can be triggered simply by screwing the gas tank cap on wrong). However, the mischievous battery light is not one of those lights. It’s tempting to ignore. You’ve probably seen the light pop on right before you turn your car over and start the engine.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 25, 2012

When you look at your young children, it can be tough to decide how much responsibility you want to add to their lives. You know that they need knowledge and training to get by in the world, but it can be hard to take away from their innocence and carefree childhood. Instead of just ignoring the need to teach children how to save, consider turning it into something fun and exciting that retains the joy and fun that any childhood should include.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 9, 2012

Yellowstone is the grand dame of national parks, being the first one and containing the world’s largest collection of geysers. It was established as a national park in 1872 in the northwestern corner of Wyoming (with a bit of Montana and Idaho thrown in to boot). There are around 3500 square miles in the park, served by a loop road at least one hundred miles long.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 8, 2012

Slow and steady wins the race, the old proverb goes. This is also a great strategy when working towards your financial security and a comfortable retirement. Patience and consistency are the secrets to going slowly towards financial security. Small actions, started early and performed often, will yield greater financial security in the future, than throwing large sums at an investment or opportunity.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 22, 2012

Have you ever felt like buying insurance was the biggest ripoff ever? Really, I mean you are betting that your house will burn down, that you will get into a car accident or that someone will sue you! What kind of ripoff is that! Well, maybe it is, but it is also a risk management strategy for you and your family. Sure, you might get lucky and not ever need it, but on the other hand, total disaster may strike.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 4, 2012

Unless you live, work, and play in your own neighborhood and never venture outside of it, chances are you own a car or a truck. Most American and Canadian adults own or have access to their own vehicle and use it by themselves on a regular basis. However, traveling via personal automobile is one of the least efficient ways one can get around – but what are the alternatives?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 2, 2012

Global warming, climate change, pollution , trash… all of these things are scary realities that we try to avoid. Inflation, bankruptcy, low income, high expenses are non-environmental realities, but they are just as scary. One solution can help ease both of these problems at the same time. Earning from trash through recycling is a great way to earn some extra cash and help save the environment at the same time.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 31, 2012

Mom, I’m bored! Does it seem that parents today step in too often to keep their children occupied ? I see adults making sure their kids are signed up for ball games, ballet practice, camp and other activities so that the kids have little unscheduled time to fill. Yet, I’m sure the kids still sing that age old summer chant ‘Mom, I’m bored!”.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 29, 2012

Hair can be a big money suck, especially if you have long or sensitive tresses. I have fairly long hair , and I’m blonde. Naturally. Now, if you’re not blonde, you may not know what naturally blonde hair entails. In short, the plight of naturally blonde hair is as follows: Fine Thin Sensitive Easily broken Full of static In addition to these lovely qualities, blonde hair tends to pick up color in everything (chlorine turns it green, sun bleaches it out) and likes to never let the col

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 16, 2012

One common approach in ethical financial management is to engage in negative screening. This involves selecting industries and areas that you definitely do not want to be involved with such as gambling or the arms industry. As ethical investing becomes more popular, the list of potential concerns is quite extensive. If you are currently looking to adopt an ethical approach to your finances, you have probably already got some areas that you want to exclude.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 5, 2012

I’m a pretty productive person, something that can be attributed to my Type A personality and boundless energy. Well, that’s not true. I’m not always energetic. I just try to harness and leverage my most energetic of times to ensure maximum productivity and minimum procrastination. I find that I’m the most productive on Saturday mornings, so I try to tackle everything before I even think of sitting down an relaxing.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 3, 2012

So, what do you think? Are you going to change the way you eat? This infographic was provided by Naturalmat. Is Being Green Futile? As many of you know, I am a large proponent of living green. In fact it is one of my. How to Become an Earth Friendly Consumer According to Environmental Defense, North America is ranked as the number 1 contributor to global warming.

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