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Why Cheaper Isn’t Always Better

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

This philosophy works for shoes, furniture, and many other items. Evaluate the value of your purchase, and consider the likelihood of buying it multiple times, as well as the convenience factor. Indeed, our neighbor, who buys the cheapest he can find, has been through three sets of tools in the last seven years.

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How to Establish an Eco-Friendly Lifestyle at Home

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

The sustainability philosophy is that we must not fill our own current needs at the expense of the needs of future generations. This means that you are helping yourself when you live a more eco-friendly life, as well as the wider community and the planet. Reduce your carbon footprint – and save money at the same time.

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Meet a Reader | Midwest Andrea

The Frugal Girl

Over the years I’ve developed my personal philosophy of money and lifestyle through a combination of minimalism and simple living content, the FIRE movement including Frugalwoods and The Simple Path to Wealth, Dave Ramsey. etc” Well, I never wanted to be a race driver. How did you get interested in saving money?

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Karen and Nicole’s Holiday Gift Guide: Woman

Nicoles Nickels

Purchase Information: Macy’s, Hallmark, Boutiques across the country as well as online at www.thelolitastore.comO. Product Name: Philosophy Divine Illumination Dazzling Eyes Kit. Holiday outfit are in line with this season’s trends as well as inexpensive. Durable silicone material is dishwasher safe. Product Price: $42.00.

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I’m Not Going to My Best Friend’s Bachelorette Party.

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Well it’s quite simple really…I can’t afford it. The philosophy that every free moment and dollar I have should go to the bride-to-be is beyond absurd to me- no matter how good a friend or how close the relation. And no, I don’t think “Bachelorette Party” qualifies as one of those things you “have” to afford.

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