Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 17, 2011

Read food labels – we have become dependant on processed foods in our busy lives but in the process have lost much of the nutrition of the food. Processed food uses vast amounts of energy in its production, making it an unsustainable commodity. Involve the whole family in menu planning and meal preparation.

At Home 197

At Home Home Home and Garden Friends And Family Sale 197

Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 12, 2011

Sales Tax Holiday 2011 at Consumerism Commentary - A list of dates, states participating, the items that will be relieved of a sales tax and the maximum cost. The Best Back to School Shopping Tips at Consumerism Commentary. Packing a Lunch: Healthy Food to Go at Kitchen Stewardship.

Consumerism 217

Consumerism College Saving Money Money 217

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 27, 2014

Buying something cheap just because it’s a good deal falls into the category of “mindless consumerism” and it can lead to long-term money problems down the road. No matter how cheap it is, if it isn’t a planned purchase, you are still spending money — not saving it. What will you use it for?

Public Transit 215

Public Transit Money Tickets Consumerism 215

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 10, 2011

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!

Green 185

Green Rent Library Green And Frugal 185

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 11, 2011

You see, it doesn’t matter how you decide to celebrate it, whether you stay at home or go out, but one thing is for sure…kissing. Kisses are collected either on delivery to the grocery cart, or later at home. Financial Highway tells us how we can beat inflation with our food budget. Where are you at?

February 113

February Finance Personal Finance Money 113

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 5, 2014

per lunch if you just brought something at home (and I’d say that is a pretty elaborate lunch). We used to be able to just go shopping when new needed something; every time you go and buy something you won’t use, you’re buying into our consumerism culture. At $7 per lunch out, that sets you back by $28.00. Money Tips'

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Budgeting Budget May Lunch 245