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How to Establish an Eco-Friendly Lifestyle at Home

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Cook at home using fresh ingredients – home-cooked food is generally healthier, more nutritious, less fattening and uses less energy. Reuse and recycle – consumerism has taught us to throw away anything that is broken or that we no longer want or need. 10 Ways to Shop Green and Budget Friendly During Boxing Day Sales.

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19 Articles to Help You Prepare for Back to School

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Back to School Shopping Next week is a big week for retailers. 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.

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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. Shop Online. Another way to get a discount is if you’ve signed up to receive updates from specific retailers who you normally shop with. Avoid Consumerism.

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P.E.P. for the Week of February 7-11/11- Valentine’s Kiss Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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. Shopping Cart kiss : Turn your shopping list into a scorecard the next time the two of you go shopping. How to Save Money shares with us how shopping at Costco can save us cash.

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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). Shopping should not be a pastime; it should be something that you do when you need something. At $7 per lunch out, that sets you back by $28.00. per lunch x 4 days per week = $16/week. Think about everything you could use $1536 per year on.

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