Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 15, 2012

Even though carbon dioxide, nitrogen and sulphur compounds are produced when using biomass fuels, these substances are not released in sufficient concentrations to affect the carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere. However, it isn’t necessary to grow crops to burn for fuel as there are several sources that do not use virgin material.

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Fuel Growing Gas Plants 185

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JANUARY 10, 2017

” The survey released in 2010 indicated: “Average annual expenditures per consumer unit1 fell 2.0 percent in 2010 following a decrease of 2.8 With interest rates so low, why not spend now, using debt, instead of waiting for inflation and higher interest rates to kick in and raise the price of goods and services.

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Spendthrift Economical Consumer Recession 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 13, 2013

I moved in 2010 to the region in which I currently live. Using these services can also be a great way of making new friends. Even if you don’t want to use the YMCA for entertainment, your local YMCA will likely have affiliate organizations that they work with that might have something that will pique your interest.

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Golf Thrift Stores Green And Frugal Budgeting 200

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FEBRUARY 3, 2011

Groupon Secures Superbowl Ad - at the small price of $950 million Groupon can tell us all how great they during a Superbowl commercial break. Could that money not go to better use, like feeding the hungry? Canadians Spend Big on Electronics in 2010 - apparently as a nation we spent a total of $11.5 Seriously?! apparently yes.

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Documentary Recession Electronics Son 113

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 23, 2013

We decided to re-label 10 empty wine bottles using a picture of an historical event for each decade of her life. To start, I made a sample bottle as proof of concept using images printed on matte photo paper. Wanting something a bit fancier, the next day I went on a search for paper to use as the new labels, underneath the pictures.

Making 187

Making Paper Wine Friends And Family Sale 187

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 31, 2012

Use Positive Language. Finally, use positive l anguage. If you are like the majority of us, then you spent the last couple of days in 2010 coming up. Think about what success will look like, and you will have more motivation to stick with your goals, and make them happen. Say that you are going to eat more whole grains.

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Goals Financial Goals Work Re-use 230

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 23, 2012

You can watch on your computer, or you can watch on your television by using a compatible game system. If so, what alternatives do you use? for Week of October 18-22, 2010- History of the $20 Bill Edition. One nice thing about Hulu Plus is that you can often watch shows the day (or a few days) after they air.

Bills 189

Bills TV shows Television Televisions 189

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 2, 2011

Not many – but by planning ahead now you might find ways to lessen the expenses you will face next month and use the annual experience as a teachable moment in your child’s personal finance education. using what they already have. using what they already have. using tax free days. deciding between needs and wants.

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College Money Personal Finance Student 192

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APRIL 27, 2014

Hopefully this isn’t a reason used to justify not having children, they are well worth the cost! The 2013 Center for Disease Control research indicated that only around 28% of the US population between the ages of 75 and 84 use nursing homes. In 2010, the US Census indicated that the average home price was $272, 900.

Transportation 173

Transportation Graduation Home Money 173

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 2, 2014

Schedules are so full between 2 working parents and the every increasing business of their children that families look for quick and easy ways to get fed – using calorie filled prepared food instead of basic ingredients or just punting and eating out. We didn’t use a lot of prepared snack foods. We ate basic meals at home.

Food and Drink 167

Food and Drink Parenting Kids and Family Eating Out 167

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 21, 2011

After all, a million isn’t what it used to be and if you work hard, save and invest over a lifetime, your chances of crossing that millionaire threshold are actually pretty decent. In 2010 Merrill Lynch and Cap Gemini reported (in the World Wealth Report) that there were 3.1 millionaires in the US alone.

Identity Theft 230

Identity Theft Garage Sale Europe Parenting 230

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 21, 2011

According to this NY Times posting , from December 2009 to December 2010, corn and coffee shot up over 50%, wheat just shy of 50%, over 25% for soybeans, and the list goes on. The only downside of course is that you can’t use it elsewhere. Related posts: Use Credit Cards with Caution. The Gotcha’s of Gas Credit Cards.

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Credit Cards Credit Groceries Grocery 164

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 30, 2013

William Bennett, who was education secretary under President Reagan debated the topic on CNBC saying: “It used to be almost automatic that the advice would be, ‘Go to college.’ Projected 2010 – 2020 openings. An associates degree can be the key to a good life, one with a job you love that pays you enough. Occupation.

College 227

College Debt Education Student 227

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 3, 2013

Ahem… , we all saw real estate fall in 2008, 2009 and 2010 – but do you believe that it is now on the rebound? The US Constitution 5th amendment states in part that citizens cannot: “be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation”.

Economical 213

Economical Real Estate Making 2008 213

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2011

We have been lucky so far…haven’t been sick once this year, including all 2010. Eric at Narrow Bridge tells us 5 ways we can use the 2011 payroll tax break. Canadian Finance Blog tells us how our spare change can really add up. Moolanomy asks us what we do with our unwanted gift cards ? Happy bday!!!

January 113

January Personal Finance Green And Frugal Finance 113

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MAY 6, 2016

Digging into this formula investment technique (which is similar to dollar cost averaging), led me to the re-discovery of multiple other types of formulas and techniques which are supposed to help us make our money grow. What are some of the methods used for investing? Stock picking formulas. Technical analysis (chartists).

401K 100

401K Money Emergency Fund Goals 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 13, 2013

Andi has a blog about her house burning to the ground in the Boulder wildfires of 2010 and it brings tears to my eyes. You will find that things the fire did not burn up are now ruined by smoke and soggy with water used to put out the flames. Anything you want to save or re-use will need to be carefully cleaned.

Home 189

Home Insurance Haggle Haggling 189

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 8, 2011

Gather up receipts from donations and any expenses that you plan to use as a deduction. If you are going to do it on your own, you should consider using a software package like Turbo Tax. Tax Payments for 2010 Due. Decide Who Will Prepare Your Taxes. Even with tax software, deductions can easily be missed. United States.

Taxes 113

Taxes Software 2011 April 113

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 11, 2011

I have been since April 7, 2010. In 2010, my company was just preparing to do their first round of recession related layoffs. Since we only have one TV, I knew I had to let Hubby know that I really, really wanted to use it for an hour in the morning (one of his favorite TV watching times). I’m retired!

Real Estate 207

Real Estate Money Recession Work 207

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 14, 2012

They too are nice resources that you can use to find sources of organic food in your area. I used to do a lot of gardening myself, but this has been one of my best money saving tactics of them all for the past 5 or so years now. Here’s a nice website that may help you to find a local farmer’s market in your area.

Organic 270

Organic Organization Budgeting Budget 270

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 23, 2011

College is a great thing, but it isn’t what it used to be. She received her Master’s Degree in Finance in May, 2010. If you are a young college student and are excited about the opportunities that await you after you receive your college diploma, you may want to read this post very carefully. My cousin went this route.

College 174

College Student 2008 Graduation 174

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 7, 2011

If your compost is ready to use, you should then place a fairly thick layer of it on top of the soil. for the Week of December 6-10, 2010- Money Didn’t Grow on Trees Edition. You should remove all grass, weeds, stones, and other debris. You should then remove the top couple inches of soil from your garden.

Grow Your Own 145

Grow Your Own Growing Organic Organization 145

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 5, 2013

When you accept the responsibility of your life, you will find where these tools have been hiding and you’ll discover how to use them. My mother was fond of quoting “That which doesn’t kill us, makes us stronger” which is attributed to Friedrich Nietzsche. Make Life Better for Yourself: Change Your Attitude How’s Your Life?

Tools 201

Tools Gardening Garden Better Life 201

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 12, 2016

Their parents (according to the Chicago Tribune article 1900 To 2010: Evolution Of The American Home Today: Fun Housing Facts : “ …lived in crowded units, with entire families often sharing one or two rooms. By the time I was a kid, they lived in what used to be a doctor’s home on their 200 acres.

Home 100

Home Plumbing Garage Home and Garden 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 3, 2011

If you are like the majority of us, then you spent the last couple of days in 2010 coming up with your goals for 2011. Here are 10 simple strategies you can use to help you turn your resolutions into a reality. You can use a simple notebook or any of the online websites like 8goals.com , mymotivator.com , or goalmigo.com.

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Goals Motivation 2011 At&T 164

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 23, 2012

They wanted all new furniture for their home so they shopped around to find the store they wanted to use. Perhaps the city wants to use your land for some public work and invokes eminent domain laws to take an easement. Heck, even to make an offer on your dream home, you have to negotiate with your spouse and family!

Saving Money 202

Saving Money Money Home Home and Garden 202

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 12, 2011

Picking the right car is a far more complicated job than what it used to be. The vehicle has obtained mass plaudits for being a “future proof” solution to the declining supplies of raw oil supplies and won the prestigious European Car of the Year competition at the end of 2010.

Saving Money 183

Saving Money Cars Car Green 183

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 15, 2011

The original Yakezie Carnival was first hosted on February 28, 2010 and was called the Yakezie Challenge Carnival. You will learn exactly what settings, plugins, and themes he uses. Good Financial Cents: What to Watch For With Debt Settlement Companies Considering using a debt settlement company?

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October 2011 Finance Personal Finance 200