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Sustainable Gift Giving this Holiday Season

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Now that the holiday season is underway, it’s probably a little difficult to scale back the consumerism. There are a number of creative ways to use what you already have to wrap gifts and present them in a unique and attractive way. Christmas Gifts on a Budget: Up-cycling is the Answer. Frugal and Personal Birthday Gifts.

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P.E.P. for the Week of February 7-11/11- Valentine’s Kiss Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

park bench, street corner, ice cream stand) for a present. Financial Highway tells us how we can beat inflation with our food budget. Stretching the One Income Dollar shares with us 10 ways to have a royal wedding on a commoners budget. Consumerism Commentary talks about financial motivation for getting in shape.

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Delayed Gratification: A Strategy to Curb Over-Spending and Secure A Sound Financial Future

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

The consumerism of the current financial climate drives us to acquire more and more ‘stuff’, whether we really need it or not. We’ve said it before but we’ll say it again – create your own budget so you always know how much money you have for spending on ‘wants’. Try and control ‘wants’ spending and you’ll have more for saving.

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