Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 22, 2011

Many of them don’t have to work hard for what they have and so they haven’t developed an appreciation and respect for money earned. Last week Flexo at Consumerism Commentary shared his thoughts on this matter. This week I asked Jason at Frugal Dad his opinion. Here is what he had to say: 1.

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

Today’s typical lifestyle is marked by busyness, consumerism, and stress. This is a practical and encouraging ebook, filled with honest stories from her own journey of learning to lean into God so the overflow of Him pours onto those around her. The Heart of Simplicity by various authors. ” Do we suffer from a lack of time?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 21, 2011

Prominent scientists have written about the dangers of continuing the rate of development and growth of consumerism-driven societies, but their warnings have largely fallen on deaf ears. If you can do this at home, in your neighborhood, at the local schools and at work, think how great your contribution will be to the planet.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 30, 2013

People make feel like they deserve such toys because they work hard, but this needs to change if we are to have any hope of saving ourselves. Simplify, simplify. No one person or small family needs four bathrooms, five televisions, multiple cars, a vacation home, and an RV.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 10, 2011

I had never really been a proponent of online shopping, because it when I lived in the city it was easier to stop at the grocery store or mall after work than it was to order online and wait for the item to be delivered. Avoid Consumerism. Shop Online.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 18, 2011

We are also working on planning our trip to Asia. We have had some kinks with our itinerary and corresponding flights so we have be trying to plan a route that works with the flight patterns. Last night we were up late trying to finalize a plan that would work. We found a system that worked for both of us.

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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. We have a lot going on the next couple months so I am striving to keep this calm approach and find balance the next while. What do you think?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 11, 2011

My hubby and I had to work hard at finding a balance when we first hooked up since we had different views on some things. Since we have made a plan that works for both of us, things run much smoother and we are both happy. I personally walk to work every day which saves a bunch of money and gas. Any you have any advice for him?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 5, 2014

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. We used to be able to just go shopping when new needed something; every time you go and buy something you won’t use, you’re buying into our consumerism culture.

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Finally Frugal

FEBRUARY 5, 2011

I considered joining Six Items or Less, but I really don't feel that I could create a work-appropriate wardrobe out of six items. I'm embarrassed to admit that there are clothes and shoes in each of my three bedroom closets, and I STILL feel as if I don't have anything to wear! Then I saw this: Project 333. This is more like it!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 29, 2013

Let’s begin at the top and work our way through the manufacturing, consuming, and disposal of a pair of denim jeans. Forget putting in the work to make the jeans our own; we want them to come that way from the store. Companies Running Buy One, Donate One Programs For Those in… On Environmentalism Becoming Consumerism.

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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. You need to indulge yourself from time to time; you’ve worked hard for your money and you deserve to buy things that you enjoy. The trick is to avoid impulse buying; be sure you really do want those shoes!

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