Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 3, 2013

Hmmmm, in 2008 one of the biggest fears was that credit markets would dry up causing massive restrictions in banks lending to one another and therefore massive refusals to lend money to us. Ahem… , we all saw real estate fall in 2008, 2009 and 2010 – but do you believe that it is now on the rebound?

Economical 213

Economical Real Estate Making 2008 213

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 31, 2012

Do you ever wonder how someone can sink to the point where they can no longer keep a roof over their head? Here is the story of someone I personally know who is nearing that point. She charged up credit cards to buy food and clothing. She gets all her food from the food pantry, which she visits on her bicycle.

Friends And Family Sale 189

Friends And Family Sale Taxes Insurance Money 189

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 17, 2011

Today (8/10/11), the DOW Industrial Average cascaded down another 500 or so points – the third significant drop in the past week. Do I have enough food, water, heat, light and shelter to last through depression like conditions? If you want to read up on that stuff, plenty of it was written in 2008 and 2009. Here are a few links.

Recession 176

Recession Economical Grandchildren Kids and Family 176

Nicoles Nickels

DECEMBER 2, 2011

If you plan on attending a few holiday parties, scale back on your grocery bill accordingly to avoid food going to waste. Keep it All in the Family: As of 2008, a record 49 million Americans, or 16.1% Keep it All in the Family: As of 2008, a record 49 million Americans, or 16.1% of the total U.S. of the total U.S.

Personal Finance 45

Personal Finance Finance Holiday Shopping 45

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

We bought our house as a short sale in 2008. Fancy restaurant food. I’d send some to my nieces to help with their college expenses and would donate half to our local food pantry. I do think Kristen’s once a week take-out should go back in the date night category and not in her food spending. ” Ha.

Iowa 168

Iowa Friends And Family Sale Boys Son 168

Saving Everyday

JANUARY 30, 2012

A 2008 New York University study showed that daily flossing reduced the amount of gum-disease-causing bacteria in the mouth. Consume whole foods, not supplements. Floss every day. That may help keep your arteries healthy. ” Those who reach the century mark make sleep a top priority.

Re-use 71

Re-use Food and Drink Baltimore 2008 71