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Eco-Friendly Properties – The Next Big Thing of 2019

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

There’s no doubt that the world has become more conscious of environmental issues over recent years. In a number of UK cities, young professionals make up the largest number of people seeking rental properties, driving the demand for buy to let property.

2019 147
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Ways to Have a Green Christmas

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Christmas comes fraught with environmental issues. Anything is better than the stuff that you buy at Walmart. You can easily cut back on food waste by just buying fewer ingredients, or meal planning to use leftovers. Take It Easy On the Consumerism. Food Waste Doesn’t Have to Be Inevitable.

Green 167
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P.E.P. for the Week of February 14-18/11-Planning Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

The only secrets we have from one another is when we buy each other a gift. Consumerism Commentary asks us if we are better off than our parents ? Squirrelers asks us how much we had to work to buy that? Money Crashers shares with us 6 Places to Buy Natural and Green Cleaning products. Going Green. Congrats!!

February 113
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P.E.P. for the Week of February 7-11/11- Valentine’s Kiss Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Buy Like Buffett asks if you would rather be rich or comfortable ? I also use Team Buy, the Canadian version of Groupon. I have been washing in cold water for years and never had an issue. Consumerism Commentary talks about financial motivation for getting in shape. I am a firm believer in diaries. How do you travel?

February 113
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How Denim Can Be Bad For The Environment

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Now, what about the environmental issues? However, and understanding that fashion fads come and go, we like our jeans to look “worn-in” and distressed before we buy them. Here are a few ideas: Buy raw selvedge denim. Buy quality denim. If you live in America, buy American made denim clothing.

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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. Scientists have discovered that hormones come into play when we are making certain buying decisions, and we all know that logic goes out the window when we are driven by hormones. That explains a lot!

Money 213