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5 Economic Assumptions We (still) Make That Won’t Always Be True

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

While this may be true on the most basic level, a time could come when your house could be without electricity for extended periods – causing you to make drastic adjustments to your life style. Weather, war, and economic failures can have significant impact on our personal lives. Would we still have had the economic failure?

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Parenting Pointers: Balancing Warm Sleep with Safe Sleep for Infants

Motherhood Moments

This winter may be particularly difficult for some families with infants, as they face plummeting temperatures and rising heating costs and wonder how to keep their baby warm yet in a safe sleep environment. There are some things to remember, and simple actions that parents and caregivers can take.”

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My $2.50 Homemade Pizza

Family Balance Sheet

I challenged myself to a pantry/freezer challenge in the month of May and after inventorying what I had on hand, I found some turkey pepperoni in my freezer, and a half jar of marinara sauce and a packet of yeast in the refrigerator. It was a delicious, simple, and inexpensive Friday night IN. Sounds like a pizza to me.

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Stay the Course Financially

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

’ While there is some macro economic sense in consumer spending causing an impact on the country’s growth, it doesn’t necessarily play well at the individual consumer finance level. We all are typically affected by the conditions around us, including economic conditions. Life is full of simple pleasures.

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How to Start a Business in 15 Steps

Savings Corner

You may already be asking yourself: How can I start my own business with no money? Your city may require you to apply for a business license regardless of what field you’re in. And if you’re renovating a space to sell products or perform services, you may need to ask local officials for a zoning change.

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How to Harness the Power of the Wind For Your Home

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

It’s simple: Wind is affordable,” says the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA). Your neighbors may complain – they take awhile to get used to. With just a few moving parts, they are simple and efficient, a smaller version of turbines found on commercial wind farms. Windy Economics. They are hard to miss.

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Understanding the Deep Impact of Home Renovations

Koupon Karen

The Economic Implications of Renovating a Home Renovating a home is a strategic financial decision with potential high returns. Every renovation project, whether it’s a simple room makeover or a complete overhaul, must adhere to local building codes and regulations.