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Repair, Don’t Replace

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Remember when high school kids were required to take shop and/or home economics? You can take an active role in changing our throw away society to one that produces less waste, and reduces consumerism. At garage sales, are you attracted to those still usable but slightly defective items that no one else wants?

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Delayed Gratification: A Strategy to Curb Over-Spending and Secure A Sound Financial Future

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

The consumerism of the current financial climate drives us to acquire more and more ‘stuff’, whether we really need it or not. Apparently, when we are faced with buying decisions, we experience similar hormone activity to the fight or flight mechanism in the body. We know what a disaster that can be! That explains a lot!

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