Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 28, 2014

The amount of wrapping paper that this continent uses is absolutely disgusting, and it’s a complete waste of resources and money. Instead of going that route, why not use recycled material to wrap gifts? You can easily cut back on food waste by just buying fewer ingredients, or meal planning to use leftovers. Probably not.

Green 167

Green Christmas Food Waste Leftovers 167

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 23, 2012

Now that the holiday season is underway, it’s probably a little difficult to scale back the consumerism. If you can’t find what you want in town, you can still limit how far the gifts you buy travel. You can use Etsy.com for its map that shows nearby artists and craftspeople. So, how are you giving gifts this year?

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Giving Holiday Gifts Recycle 202

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 15, 2011

It seems that so many kids these days have no idea about personal finance and have not been taught the skills on how to manage money for the future. This week, Flexo at Consumerism Commentary shares his thoughts on this matter. Money is simply a tool, and like any tool, it can be used for either good or evil purposes.

Money 124

Money Personal Finance Goals Consumerism 124

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2011

Flexo from Consumerism Commentary asks us if we should combine money with our spouses ? My husband and I did when we got married and it works well for us. Eric at Narrow Bridge tells us 5 ways we can use the 2011 payroll tax break. Canadian Finance Blog tells us how our spare change can really add up.

January 113

January Personal Finance Green And Frugal Finance 113

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 30, 2013

Most of the time I never really think about it, it’s just the word I use to describe myself when discussing my interests. But lately, this word is thrown around without much concern over how it is used, and some version of it is showing up in the advertising and marketing of goods and services that are actually anything but “environmental.”.

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Consumerism Environmental Movement Green Reuse 183

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 18, 2011

Sustainable Life Blog shares with us tips on how to repair our credit. We found a system that worked for both of us. Consumerism Commentary asks us if we are better off than our parents ? Personal Finance by the Book tells us how negotiating can put us on top. Reducing Debt.

February 113

February Debt Finance Personal Finance 113

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 11, 2011

Morse Code kiss : Using a Morse code chart, use long and short kisses to spell out a message to your loved one and try to have them decipher it. Play Dirty Word Scrabble : Play Scrabble with your partner using dirty words or innuendos that will act out later that night. We used Ufile last year and will use it again this year.

February 113

February Finance Personal Finance Money 113

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 5, 2014

Think about everything you could use $1536 per year on. Buying Stuff You Don’t Need or Use. How often do you find yourself purging your closets and cleaning out the garage, selling or donating things that you bought on a whim and never really used? 128 per month amasses, without interest, to $1536 per year. Money Tips'

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Budget Budgeting May Lunch 245

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 24, 2012

The consumerism of the current financial climate drives us to acquire more and more ‘stuff’, whether we really need it or not. Over-spending has become a way of life, cheered on by financial institutions and credit card companies, who want us to spend up big so they can earn ever more interest, at our expense.

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Money Activism Credit Debt 213