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19 Articles to Help You Prepare for Back to School

Family Balance Sheet

Sales Tax Holiday 2011 at Consumerism Commentary - A list of dates, states participating, the items that will be relieved of a sales tax and the maximum cost. How To Save Money on School Supplies at Green Back Gal. The Best Back to School Shopping Tips at Consumerism Commentary. Back to School Meal Time Ideas.

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Why Cheaper Isn’t Always Better

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

No matter how cheap it is, if it isn’t a planned purchase, you are still spending money — not saving it. Buying something cheap just because it’s a good deal falls into the category of “mindless consumerism” and it can lead to long-term money problems down the road. Go Frugal Money Tips'

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How to Establish an Eco-Friendly Lifestyle at Home

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Reduce your carbon footprint – and save money at the same time. Read food labels – we have become dependant on processed foods in our busy lives but in the process have lost much of the nutrition of the food. Processed food uses vast amounts of energy in its production, making it an unsustainable commodity.

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Live Green and Get More Green in Your Wallet

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

However, it’s not just lack of money that makes people want to cut back, re-purpose, or live within their means… it’s also a case of wanting to be ecologically responsible. Here are a few ideas to cultivate a more eco-friendly atmosphere – and save money – around your home. Save on Entertainment. Avoid Consumerism.

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

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Own the Dollar tells us how we can save $50 a day. How to Save Money shares with us how shopping at Costco can save us cash. The Saved Quarter tells us how we can save money on laundry. Financial Highway tells us how we can beat inflation with our food budget. Sounds awesome to me.

February 113
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Having a Hard Time Getting By? 3 Budget Leaks You May Be Experiencing.

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

It’s absolutely nuts the amount of people who will complain about having a hard time saving money, who are living hand to mouth, who still eat lunch out every single day at work. There are a lot of ways that we humans waste money but these are the hugest budget drainers. Money Tips' Brown Bagging.

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

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

We are co-hosting a bday party for a dear friend of mine this Saturday and we are in charge of all the food. I wasn’t managing my money very well. Consumerism Commentary asks us if we are better off than our parents ? How to Save Money shares the best price comparison sites in Canada.

February 113