Prairie Eco-Thrifter
JANUARY 30, 2017
The author of Kiplinger article ‘How Money Is Used as a Weapon in Relationships ‘ says: “Money is among the most powerful weapons of control in a relationship.” Yet newlyweds as well as long time married folks may not even be aware of some of the money tricks they or their spouse could be using.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
DECEMBER 6, 2011
I never thought that I could stop eating meat either, until I read a book that vividly described what happens inside of a slaughterhouse and those graphic images decided to lodge themselves permanently in my head. But should you want to entertain the thought of even being a part-time vegetarian, these steps will make the transition easier.
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Prairie Eco-Thrifter
AUGUST 26, 2012
You can make it fun for you kids by running a household scavenger hunt in which you reward you children for finding household items to donate, such as clothes, toys, books, old appliances, and canned goods. Participate in local food drives and donations and involve your kids in your actions.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
NOVEMBER 30, 2014
As examples, consider the following, from The Fool’s article Ordinary People, Extraordinary Wealth. Earning a sub-poverty-level income for decades as a Catholic priest, he focused on his investments in his free time, and was worth nearly $1 million when he died. This 102-year-old former part-time janitor and dry cleaner left $2.3
The Frugal Girl
FEBRUARY 14, 2024
I have an English degree and I work in scholarly book publishing as an editor (developmental and acquiring editor, not the grammar and spelling kind of editor). The cats In my free time, I (probably obviously, considering my career) love to read, and I’m in a local book club. The mug shelf 2. Only a few months!
The Frugal Girl
NOVEMBER 6, 2023
I’ve been teaching part time for over 25 years. I like to bake and read, and I spend time chauffeuring kids to activities and games. I volunteer at my kids’ school at lunch time and other events. I loved the article, so I started hitting up your archives. Here’s MB: 1.
Saving Everyday
OCTOBER 3, 2022
If you’re reading this article, that means you’re already in a place where money is tight, and you’re looking for help. Gently used clothing, baby items, furniture, electronics, small appliances, books, fitness equipment, and tools sell well. I believe people need to hear the truth, so I don’t sugarcoat things. Drive for Uber.
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