Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 6, 2013

When you bring in your own grocery bags, you use fewer resources. So, instead of using resources for plastic water bottles, we all have our own BPA-free water bottles that we can refill. Look for Used First. Our society has programmed us to look for new first. These light bulbs use less energy, and create a greener home.

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Green Simple 2013 Home and Garden 229

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2014

One of the biggest travel trends in recent memory is the use of Airbnb. If you are looking for a reasonably-priced place to stay when you travel, you can find what you are looking for by visiting the Airbnb web site. You can also make money when you rent a room or your whole apartment or house using Airbnb.

Money 216

Money Making Rent Insurance 216

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 19, 2015

Sometimes I wonder if I am invisible – to marketers that is, especially direct mail marketers and to companies whose services we already use. Growing up in the 1950’s, I guess I should be used to such discriminatory practices. How I used to wish I had been born male! Girls really were pretty invisible back then.

Women 100

Women Finance Personal Finance Money 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 26, 2011

Assessed value is the value that will be used in determining how much you will pay in real estate taxes. Market value is determined using sales prices of comparable properties (same size, number of rooms, age, etc); cost of the actual property (if it sold recently); income potential for commercial property and other methods.

Real Estate 160

Real Estate Taxes Office Property Taxes 160