Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 30, 2012

Do you think of sleazy used car salesmen or high pressure tactics used on you by a door to door saleswoman? You may have to sell the loan officer on your loan worthiness. What does your mind conjure up when the world salesperson is mentioned? Why in the world would a sane parent want to teach their child sales techniques?

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For the Mommas

JANUARY 29, 2015

The “Great Trade-In” event places an emphasis on specific baby products, such as car seats that, due to safety concerns, may not be the best candidates to be handed down or resold. Beyond recalls, certain older and used baby items can be potentially unsafe for a variety of reasons.

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For the Mommas

JANUARY 25, 2015

The “Great Trade-In” event places an emphasis on specific baby products, such as car seats that, due to safety concerns, may not be the best candidates to be handed down or resold. Beyond recalls, certain older and used baby items can be potentially unsafe for a variety of reasons.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 4, 2012

Most American and Canadian adults own or have access to their own vehicle and use it by themselves on a regular basis. Sure, your mind may go right to taking the subway or hailing a taxi, but there are many ways to make travel more sustainable and a lot less polluting. You may be pleasantly surprised. So, how do you get around?

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Saving Cents With Sense

FEBRUARY 28, 2014

You might have to share your house with your roommates but, depending on your location, it may be better than being stuck in a studio apartment on your own. As tempted as you are to jump into an expensive, new car to celebrate that high paying job you just got, consider going with a used or a certified pre-owned car.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 29, 2011

Don’t look to buy used car seats though as you can’t be sure of their safety and whether they have previously been involved in an accident. If you know other people who have had kids in the last few years, you may well get given a lot of their cast-offs that they’re keen to get rid of. Delay your purchases as much as you can.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 9, 2015

If you use cars, trucks, vans, or other vehicles as part of your business, you need to make sure that they are properly covered. Just as you might not be able to rely on your standard homeowners policy to cover business use, you might not be able to rely on your standard auto policy to cover activities related to your business.

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

MARCH 11, 2024

It will help get rid of the household items you don’t use anymore; it might not make you much money. You may have also heard it referred to as a yard sale. You can do this by checking the Consumer Product Safety Commission’s list of the most recent car seat recalls. What Is a Garage Sale?

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