Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 24, 2012

So, what do you think? Is the spirit of Christmas and Santa worth the environmental cost? Go Green and Save Money by Using Free Online Calculators Going green and saving money is easier said than done when going about it by yourself. But while independence is. 10 Ways to Shop Green and Budget Friendly During Boxing Day… Depending on where you live you may already be flooded with flyers and advertisements for Boxing Day shopping.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 25, 2012

One of the absolute best things about the holiday season is that it’s the time of year when you can sit back and spend some much needed quality time with the ones you love the most. However, one challenge can be that if you spent a lot of money purchasing Christmas gifts (oh, and lots of food to feed everyone), the finances can be a bit limited when it comes to keeping everyone entertained.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 27, 2012

For employees, the only way to earn more money than they are already earning is to either get a promotion or get a raise. Most of the time, asking for a raise is more likely than getting promoted, so we end up battling within ourselves whether it’s time to approach our boss, or if we should just keep our mouth shut. If you feel that you’ve been serving in your company for some time, and you’ve done a good job while you’re at it, then asking for a raise is certainly reasonable.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 23, 2012

Now that the holiday season is underway, it’s probably a little difficult to scale back the consumerism. However, it is possible to have a greener Christmas, as well as find gifts that are a little more eco-friendly. As you create your gift list, really think about who’s on it, and what would be meaningful to them. Remember that a thoughtful gift doesn’t have to be expensive.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 26, 2012

Have you ever had a big project to do – whether it was at home, at work, for volunteer purposes, or for school – for which you had no idea what the first step should be? Yeah, I have a lot of times. Most of the time, actually, when a project is handed to me. Recently, I’ve battled this twice in the last few months; one for work, one for school.

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