Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 5, 2014

“How we handle our money early in life can impact us in future years- for example, young adults who rely on credit may find themselves continuing this pattern throughout life and consumed with debt.” Kimberly Foss, CFP, CPWA. Kimberly Foss is the founder and president of Empyrion Wealth Management Inc.

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Savings Corner

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

And while our site doesn’t feature every company or financial product available on the market, we’re proud that the guidance we offer, the information we provide and the tools we create are objective, independent, straightforward — and free. Advertiser disclosure You’re our first priority. Every time. So how do we make money?

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Coupons Do Work

AUGUST 19, 2016

It is Amazon Prime’s competitor to do what Amazon did in terms of recruiting loyal consumes (think CNN vs Daily Mail , what site are you loyal to? see pictrue example on the right). These are the questions people have been asking. So what is the Walmart Shipping Pass? This is a 2-day shipping service on Walmart.com.

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Coupons Do Work

AUGUST 9, 2016

Clearance racks are usually designed to make you NOT want to spend time there, prompting you to head back to the spacious, well-organized and full-priced merchandise in front. Justice, for example, their clearance racks are ALWAYS organized because they know shoppers will shop both sale and full priced items. — not always true.

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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. Know your stuff.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 6, 2014

I want this vacation to go well and that rental car will be our daytime home for 12 days. A full sized car would actually work well, except that the seats would be too low for my spouse. A full sized car would actually work well, except that the seats would be too low for my spouse. Reserve well ahead of your need.

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

MARCH 11, 2024

Intuit credit karma sets itself apart by offering you free credit reports as well as helping you build a better financial situation for your future. For example, one model could place more weight on your unpaid medical bills, while another could consider your student loans more of a concern. If this is your end goal, well and good.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JUNE 18, 2014

For example, the average homeowner isn’t going to be able to troubleshoot and repair major plumbing and electrical problems. For example, replacing an old faucet on the kitchen sink with newer hardware will save the labor costs of hiring a plumber and may be easy enough to do yourself. This site uses affiliate links.

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Saving Cents With Sense

MAY 30, 2013

But this is also a huge responsibility, as well as a huge opportunity. For example, the Healthline Body Maps website and its interactive three-dimensional models are perfect for teaching kids about human anatomy. If you prefer actual anatomy models for hands on learning checkout Anatomy Now’s site. And it can be costly.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 20, 2012

When you plan your vacation equipped with the right knowledge and a few well-placed clicks, you can afford to LEAVE and actually GO on a vacation. Discount Vacation Sites. The big names in discount travel sites come to mind when hopeful vacationers begin their cost search. Here’s how. Outdoor Fun.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 2, 2012

Let me try to explain myself with a few examples. In order to monetize this site , you’ll have to create content and optimize each article so that any search engine can locate it. Is it with one of my examples above, or do you have some other ideas? Niche Websites. While the website is cheap, the work has only just begun.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 4, 2011

She asked which site I was swapping with and I said Prairie Eco Thrifter.com. “Well, she replied (with a slight bit of exasperation), I mean the fact that we do everything we can ourselves and how that allows us to save a lot of money. For example, just a short few months ago I had no idea how to run a blog.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 11, 2013

At the site, you can find a whole mess of tips for getting started, such as: Spot some local orphaned land. In Los Angeles, for example, Los Angeles Guerrilla Gardening is on a mission to plant 1,000 trees in Inglewood on January 26th, location TBD. Plan a mission. Find a local supply of plants. Choose plants for front line battle.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JUNE 5, 2013

While a lot of people try taking big steps – selling their large homes and moving into smaller ones, for example – there are also a number of smaller steps that can be taken to cut down your costs. For example, set the timer on your thermostat so that you do not pay to cool the house while nobody is at home to enjoy that expensive, cold air.

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Fashion Without Guilt

APRIL 10, 2013

Not only do you not have to commute, you also receive better pricing with various discount/coupon code sites. Cheapism.com : This site gives tons of reviews written on a wide range of products to help you get the best quality inexpensive items for your money. There are a few sites out there that aim to make it easier.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 1, 2014

It is an eye-opening experience and will allow you to figure out what you can cut back on, as well as what is a necessary expense. Don’t forget to check your local library for FREE events, movie and magazine rentals as well. For example, a foot long sub sandwich and drink can cost approximately $7. What about eating out?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 29, 2011

Here are five – no or low cost examples of things to do that actively involve you and your child in learning and bonding experiences. Alternately, go online and find sites (such as Discovery Education ) that let you create other kinds of puzzles (crosswords, math puzzles, cryptograms and etc). Play Dough.

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Coupons Do Work

FEBRUARY 24, 2016

Each month, I have wondered how can I cut down the cable bill since my kids like certain cartoon channels that I have to pay for (that are not free with basic cable) and I like BBC America, TLC, Discovery and Sci Fi channels, for example. I think this site has the BEST selection of free comedy movies that you can watch online .

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 1, 2012

One specific niche site I own discusses the topic of paid surveys online. I started this website after having experienced success with paid surveys myself (I talk about my specific exposure and experience with the world of paid surveys on my niche site). Paid Surveys. So is there truly money to be made? Of course there is.

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Koupon Karen

FEBRUARY 3, 2024

Identify Quality Products Sifting through the sheer variety of products listed on Canadian e-commerce sites can be overwhelming. These hidden value buys may be subtle and heavily marketed, but reviews confirm they punch well above their weight. For example, sort by most recent or highest rated.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 2, 2014

One is a kids’ dance video that has songs they like as well as silly dance moves they like. During that time, I stay on site and walk around the block. You can have fun together and set a great example for your kids about the importance of regular physical exercise. Using DVDs to Exercise with Kids. Other Options.

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Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 18, 2013

Disclosure - This post contains affiliate links that help support this site at no additional cost to you. You can read the site''s full disclosure here. Thank you for supporting Family Balance Sheet! The Homemaker’s Guide to Creating the Perfect Schedule by Amy Roberts.

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Nicoles Nickels

MAY 8, 2014

Along with cleaning your closet this spring and making room for brighter colors and lighter fabrics, your bathroom could probably use some sprucing as well. For example, making a healthy swap like fruit-infused seltzer water in place of soda or taking a 30 minute walk every day will help improve your health, one step at a time.

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OCTOBER 4, 2013

Well, I wanted to give you all a few specific examples of how you can save money using these essential oils. Disclaimer: The information on this site is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 3, 2017

It is an eye-opening experience and will allow you to figure out what you can cut back on, as well as what is a necessary expense. Don’t forget to check your local library for FREE events, movie and magazine rentals as well. For example, a foot long sub sandwich and drink can cost approximately $7. What about eating out?

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Saving Cents With Sense

SEPTEMBER 4, 2013

Well you could hire a tutor for big bucks, or, you can opt for a more frugal option. As mentioned, these sites are free to use and offer quality help given by professionals in the field. They cover a variety of subjects and age groups and the site is user friendly and 100% free. This site uses affiliate links.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 27, 2015

You can do the same, or you could compete for jobs posted on such sites as eLance.com or Flexjobs.com or Fivrr.com. With a bit of training you could do this as well. For example, when writing my eBook (Choose Wealth), I could have benefited from someone to edit for me at a reasonable price. Medical transcriptionists.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 16, 2011

Well, the Internet has evolved far beyond e-mail. For example, if (for some reason) many of us have been searching the web for “chocolate covered bananas&# , someone will most likely create a site that is titled, “Chocolate Covered Bananas&#. It is now a potential source of income for all of us!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 16, 2013

For example, you could have a nice picnic in a nearby park. You sign up at geocaching.com , download the app and find geocaching sites near your location. The website has a database of millions of geocaching locations, so you could plan a day just driving around to different sites to see what you find. Take Day Trips.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 26, 2013

And running has been linked to better mental health, as well. The Nike Free, VibramFiveFingers, and Newton Shoes are just three examples. Guest Post Author Bio: Angie Picardo is a staff writer for NerdWallet , a site dedicated to best information on green investing. The FiveFingers is similar to gloves, but for your feet.

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Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

AUGUST 22, 2010

You know those days when you just don’t feel like trying…well lately I’ve been having a lot of those. is a perfect example of the kind of shirt you need to own multiples of. And when you find some other great buys on the site (and trust us, you will!) This amazing T-shirt from Threadsence (one of my FAVES!)

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 17, 2012

For example, you can choose inexpensive cuts of meat, such as a ground beef instead of a filet. For more, great vegetarian dish ideas, check out this site – [link] Miss T: Apart from the health benefits we have reduced our food bill by 25% or more as a result of going vegetarian. For us it has been well worth the effort.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2021

Cut your s pending , BUT still live well: No one wants to read, “ cut your spending “, because what they hear is live like a miser. This first group of ideas is about cutting back–but still living well–AND putting that money not spent into your emergency savings. 18 – Teach your skills.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 23, 2014

He has done well in life. When Mom died, my brother purchased additional plots adjacent to hers so that family coming after could rest there as well. My spouse is a veteran. He is not maimed or damaged by his service in any way. He served during the Vietnam war, but did not fight in the war or go to Vietnam. He served two years.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 1, 2015

It is an eye-opening experience and will allow you to figure out what you can cut back on, as well as what is a necessary expense. Don’t forget to check your local library for FREE events, movie and magazine rentals as well. For example, a foot long sub sandwich and drink can cost approximately $7. What about eating out?

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Saving Cents With Sense

NOVEMBER 4, 2014

Well the truth is, there are still some tricks to help you save money and dine for less. Great examples of these would be bread items and potatoes. Dollar stores carry ready made pie crusts as well as pie filling for just $1 each. For example if you find a great deal on turkey, buy a huge one! Don’t forget the leftovers.

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Saving Cents With Sense

SEPTEMBER 4, 2013

And don’t forget you can now get 2x Fuel Points every day, as well as earn D-Backs Points! For example, a 40-cent coupon will double to equal 80 cents off the item purchased. For example, a 75-cent coupon will equal 75 cents off the item purchased. This site uses affiliate links. Card every day.

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