Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 23, 2012

Now that the holiday season is underway, it’s probably a little difficult to scale back the consumerism. However, it is possible to have a greener Christmas, as well as find gifts that are a little more eco-friendly. These are gifts that don’t require additional resources, and they can be personal and fun in nature.

Giving 202

Giving Holiday Gifts Recycle 202

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 21, 2011

According to Wikipedia, “sustainable living is a lifestyle that attempts to reduce an individual’s or society’s use of the earth’s natural resources” Lester R. Gradually, though, we are becoming aware that there are limits to which humans can use the natural resources of our planet. Definitions .

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Economical Consumerism Green Reuse 207

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 17, 2011

Sustainability is the process of adopting a sustainable lifestyle that ensures the conservation and security of the Earth’s natural resources. Scientists are warning that humans are depleting these resources at an alarmingly fast rate, one that outstrips the planet’s ability to renew them.

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At Home Home Home and Garden Friends And Family Sale 197

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 27, 2014

While you can’t always pay for convenience if you don’t have the financial resources to spend the extra, if convenience is important to you, and you can afford it, there’s no reason not to. Evaluate the value of your purchase, and consider the likelihood of buying it multiple times, as well as the convenience factor.

Public Transit 215

Public Transit Money Tickets Consumerism 215

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 10, 2011

If you happen to have an extensive library of DVD’s at home, consider donating them to the library so others can live a little bit thriftier as well. Another way to save money – explore your local library’s connections for books on tape or eBooks – downloading these from your libraries’ resource or website could save a bundle.

Green 185

Green Rent Library Green And Frugal 185

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 18, 2011

We will be away at the time the risk is the highest so we are working on getting our furniture in our basement propped up on blocks as well as running dehumidifiers. I wasn’t managing my money very well. One of the things that worked well for me was negotiating with the creditors. Now on to the PEP’s of the week.

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February Debt Finance Personal Finance 113