Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 17, 2011

Children are constantly being bombarded by advertising for the newest and latest ‘thing’ and are being swept along by the aggressive consumerism of our times. When children are expected to say ‘please’, ‘thank you’ and ‘you’re welcome’ from an early age, it becomes a habit that will stand them in good stead throughout life.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 15, 2011

This week, Flexo at Consumerism Commentary shares his thoughts on this matter. Financial security or retiring with a certain amount in your bank account is not a goal, but it may help you reach your real goals. Thank you Flexo for participating in this series and for sharing such valuable insight! Here is what he had to say: 1.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 22, 2011

Last week Flexo at Consumerism Commentary shared his thoughts on this matter. You may remember the time your dad rescued a toy from the toilet trap , saving us an expensive plumbing repair bill. Thank you Jason for participating and for your words or wisdom! This week I asked Jason at Frugal Dad his opinion.

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

It is refreshing and inspiring, casting a vision for motherhood you may have never known and offering practical “survival tips” for the overwhelmed mom. Today’s typical lifestyle is marked by busyness, consumerism, and stress. Thank you for supporting Family Balance Sheet! The Heart of Simplicity by various authors.

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