Prairie Eco-Thrifter
JULY 24, 2012
Fifty years ago, this was the norm; almost every backyard had a veggie patch that supplemented the food bought at a store. Then life got busy, food was more readily available and was often flown in from further afield, making varieties available out of season. I mentioned ‘ food miles ’ earlier.
Penny Pinchin' Mom
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
Here, let me show you: Say, for example, that your family is used to a certain high-end brand of cereal, but your analysis has shown that it’s too expensive and should be part of the things you cut out of your monthly budget to shore up that 20%. Yet, your kids simply can’t stand the store brands.
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Prairie Eco-Thrifter
JUNE 26, 2012
In the studies that included them systematically, food and drink, transport and housing are consistently the most important areas – across both different studies and the different impact categories compared (global warming, acidification, photochemical ozone formation, and eutrophication). What do you have to lose?
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
MAY 27, 2012
See if you can identify with any of these statements: I spend more than I earn I don’t have a household budget I use credit cards all the time to buy everyday essentials like food, gas, transport. Avoid using store cards; they usually have excessively high interest rates and this negates any savings you might make.
Savings Corner
DECEMBER 27, 2023
If you know how to see the whole process of writing a business plan through — including business funding plans, market analysis, competitor research, and so on — clients will line up for your services. One of the best small business ideas for seasoned business owners ready for their next venture is a business planning service.
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