Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 17, 2012

For example, you can use plastic grocery bags to clean out your cat’s litter box. For example, you could use one trash bag to haul all of your clothing, or you could use three grocery bags to do it. You can even save a few plastic grocery bags and reuse them at your local farmer’s market or grocery store.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 4, 2012

There are several examples of indexes that you are probably already familiar with. For example, the Dow Jones contains the largest and most influential companies in the U.S. A good example of this would be the Nasdaq Industrials. Index Investing. The Dow Jones Industrial Average or DIJA, is an index.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 16, 2012

But more significantly, it’s also prevalent in the big things; buying an enormous five-bedroom house for a family of three, for example, that takes up vital resources (gas, electricity) in addition to costing a fortune. Most of the world doesn’t live like that. And these days, most ofAmericacan’t afford it either.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 29, 2022

A battery lets you store the electrical power generated and using it at another time, for example when charging your electrically powered car at night. In some circumstances, your solar panels will generate more power than you are currently using at home. Make sure you consult a professional like ESTG.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 4, 2014

For example, potatoes don’t count as one of your seven-a-day so while they’re definitely recommended as part of a balanced diet, they won’t help towards reaching your quota. For example, a piece of fruit can make you feel fuller for longer and has less calories. What Counts as Your Seven-a-Day? Get healthy with snacks.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 15, 2014

For example, if you are able to focus your time to produce a desired result, like the completion of a project, a sale, or a booking, twice as quickly as someone else, meaning you book twice as many sales and bring in twice as many earnings, don’t you deserve to be paid more?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 23, 2012

For example, let’s say you spend $6 a day on coffee for five days out of the week. While this might be a bit extreme, this example serves to illustrate how we can easily overspend on drinks in the long run, even though they are relatively inexpensive upfront.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 22, 2013

For example, if your kid wants a new bike, tell them to save toward a goal and that you’ll match them if they reach it. If you’re modeling unhealthy and unbalanced financial habits, you can realistically expect your kids will follow the example you’ve given them. The older your kids get, the more you can teach and expose them to.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 20, 2011

A good example of this is clipping coupons. Cutting back on landscaping services, for example, might seem like a big slash through an unnecessary expense. For example, I recently rewarded myself by setting aside enough money to start upgrading my house. For me, the process just isn’t cost-effective.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 28, 2011

Even though the listed examples are quite different from one another, each of them could be purchased and rented for a profit. Sticking with the 8-unit example, let’s take a look at what kind of money could be made in real estate investing. However, this is only one of many types of real estate that one can purchase.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 9, 2014

Set a Good Example. You need to set the example for your kids. These are reasonable snacks that provide nutrition to kids, and that are reasonably healthy. Put healthy snacks out, limiting choices, and you can encourage healthy habits that stick. Anytime you want your children to do something, they need to see you doing it.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 7, 2012

For example, want to plan a get-away but can’t find the time? To piggy-back off of the prior example, it’s extremely important to get out of the office for 5 consecutive days. Monday, September 3. Monday, October 8. Columbus Day. Monday, November 12. Veterans Day. Thursday, November 22. Thanksgiving Day. Tuesday, December 25.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 23, 2014

The first is surrounding yourself with positive examples. For example, if their idea of fun is a group bike ride or putting together a healthy potluck, it’s easy to incorporate those activities into your life just by going with the flow.

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Cycle Cinnabon Goals Financial Goals 181

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 16, 2012

For example, you might need a few new pairs of pants and a jacket for work. For example, if you find vintage clothing from the seventies, the sizes may not be the same. Make a List. You want to make a list of the clothing that you need before you go shopping. Know your sizes. Sizes vary.

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Thrift Stores Thrifting Saving Money Clothes 201

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 28, 2011

For example, if chips are on sale at the local grocery store and there was a coupon in last week’s paper, one EC will alert another EC and they will march in the supermarket, coupons in hand. You can have one person focus on technology for example, or just economic effects on the portfolio. Extreme Couponers Work Together.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 21, 2012

For example, you can try shopping at thrift stores. The way it works is, for example, you have a neighbor who has an 8-year-old boy, and you have a 6-year-old boy. Still, many schools do not have uniforms or strict dress codes. Thrift Stores Some people think thrift stores are inherently dirty, but this is often not the case.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 9, 2012

Little Women , for example, can be downloaded for free. For example, you can loan your child a certain book without giving them access to your Kindle, which contains books with adult themes. Free Books A variety of books that are offered on the Kindle are actually free. This is a great option for a family that has multiple Kindles.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 11, 2014

For example a 1950′s Goebel Hummel figurine of a postman, was valued at several hundred dollars in 1997 (when my Aunt died and I was blessed with part of her collection) but recently sold on eBay for around $25. In it were several examples of silver dollars from the 1800 and 1900′s. Know current trends.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 30, 2012

For example, you need a bed frame, and you would like some bedside tables. A plan will help keep you from getting distracted and spending too much time looking at kitchen tables, for example. Also, decide what you need before you leave the house. While you are there, you also want to look at prices on coffee tables.

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Thrift Stores Thrifting Furniture Storing 201

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 8, 2019

For example, you may want to help clean up a local river or pull up your sleeves and help plant a community garden. A great way to go green and improve your mental health is by volunteering in your local community. There are many organizations in your area that would love to have you come out and lend a hand.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 11, 2019

For example, there’s the industrial recycling services provided by Generated which will scope out exactly what potential waste you have from your particular sector and then work with you on a recycling plan. Receiving one of these could be great for the company reputation. Engage the Experts.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 2, 2012

Let me try to explain myself with a few examples. Is it with one of my examples above, or do you have some other ideas? Rather than going out and buying a passive income source, we’ll have to build it. While this is by no means the conventional approach, it still can be quite effective. Niche Websites. What is Passive Income?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 23, 2016

For example, once a quarter, I review our asset allocation actuals against our target allocations and come up with a plan to discuss and implement based on the analysis. Another example is that once a month I calculate our net worth and review our discretionary spending budget vs. actuals.

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Personal Finance Finance Financial Goals Life Insurance 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 26, 2012

For example, for cleaning counters, you can sprinkle some baking soda on them, spray some white vinegar on that, and use a sponge to wipe it off. For example, ¾ cup of oil and ¼ cup of vinegar. What can you use it for? Everything! Then use a damp cloth afterward to clean off any leftover baking soda.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 20, 2011

However, you can teach stewardship, and set an example by helping others. Who knows, by doing this you may set an example for your children, or other people around you. You could donate money to charity, help out at local soup kitchens, or even stock the pantry of a widow that you know.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 1, 2011

So let’s do a real world example. For example, I don’t regularly invest in the energy sector so I have no idea what sort of events could impact the stock price. As a savvy investor, you are constantly looking for good stocks, right? I typically start my research with a company that I know and like.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 20, 2014

He finished formal training through high school and trade school, but set an example of lifelong learning for me. Dad taught me through word and example that hard work pays off. He once told me that going to school wasn’t about how many facts you could memorize or how many things you could learn. Share what you know.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Some items can’t be fixed, for example, if you have a laptop that is broken, you can go to a repair shop instead of investing in a completely new one. . Instead of heading to the shops, fixing your clothes will save you money and help the environment in the long run as fast fashion is becoming a huge problem (or always has been).

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 24, 2011

For example, one investor may find it extremely unethical to invest in a company which is somehow related to a weapon manufacturing company or tobacco manufacturing company, whereas another investor may not. Even ethical investing can be very relative as a term as it may vary from one person to another. providing a wide variety for investors.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 28, 2016

For example: Replacing disposable drinking cups, utensils or plates with glass, plastic, metal or ceramic alternatives. For example, lights that turn off when an area sensor doesn’t trigger for a specified amount of time. Employees use an item once and then throw it away immediately. Make your business more print-savvy.

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Office Recycle Recycled Recycling 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 8, 2011

For example, before investing with a company you would research their business , as you should do anyway. For example, lets say that you have eliminated a big oil company because you do not support the drilling of the oceans. How Can I Be a Socially Responsible Investor? That could also work the other way.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 15, 2012

Biodiesel is one example of biomass power. Examples of organic material that can be used for bio-fuels include used vegetable oil, manure, wood, straw, biogas and stover, the stalks and leaves of maize, soy or sorghum left in the field after harvesting is completed.

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Fuel Growing Gas Plants 185

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 4, 2011

For example, I generally cannot diagnose myself if I get sick (although I try, thank you Web MD). Another example of my limitations (of which there are many) would be the fact that I could not design a remodeling of a house. For example, just a short few months ago I had no idea how to run a blog.

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Saving Money Money Fair-Trade Saving 150

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 13, 2011

For example, if you are expecting your sales volume to escalate, even if it is really possible, exclude it in preparing your budget. For example, if you transform your diet to veggies and fruits, you will cut considerable costs in food expenses. Plan your expenses according to what you have and not what you can have. What is 10-1?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 9, 2011

Here is another example. For example, someone could be so afraid of losing their money that they may never invest it where it would have the chance to grow. If we put this into the context of money management, an untamed amygdala could lead someone down a path of frivolous spending and bankruptcy.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 4, 2016

Instead of you taking care of their back to school needs – clothing, supplies,for example, they can include those items in their allowance budget. For example, you would never want to expect your high school kid to pay for a visit to the dentist. They can then experience the consequences of no or poor budgeting.

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Making Budgeting Budget Kids and Family 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 20, 2016

Places like India are a good example, as you can spend a lot of your time exploring the beautiful natural surroundings on foot and use their world-famous railways to get around. Companies like Exodus can arrange conservation-minded tours of India’s amazing countryside.

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