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Live Green and Get More Green in Your Wallet

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

If you happen to have an extensive library of DVD’s at home, consider donating them to the library so others can live a little bit thriftier as well. Avoid Consumerism. In general, DVD’s and CD’s check out the same as a book does – and the selection in my hometown library seems to get better by the week!

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Having a Hard Time Getting By? 3 Budget Leaks You May Be Experiencing.

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

per lunch if you just brought something at home (and I’d say that is a pretty elaborate lunch). How often do you find yourself purging your closets and cleaning out the garage, selling or donating things that you bought on a whim and never really used? At $7 per lunch out, that sets you back by $28.00.

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How Denim Can Be Bad For The Environment

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Most people on earth probably have a pair of jeans or two at home. Companies Running Buy One, Donate One Programs For Those in… On Environmentalism Becoming Consumerism. Most of it is produced in Asia, and it is traditionally colored blue with indigo dye. Now, what about the environmental issues? Go Green'

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