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The Prairie Eco-Thrifter Giveaway Extravaganza: 2nd Anniversary with an iPad 3 and over $200 Cash To Be Won Plus a Bonus Prize

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I started this site as a way of meeting some new people and having some interesting conversations and it has transformed into something much more than that. There are times when I have lost my motivation and wanted to just quit. I am still in shock. I cannot believe I started this blog just over two years ago.

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Meet Krista & Jon Who Paid Off $36,000 | Debt Free Stories

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This motivated Jon to not ever feel like he had to keep working at a job that he was clearly overwhelmed by just because he couldn’t afford to do anything else. The other thing we did was switch our cell phone bill. Each of these were small goals in our long journey toward debt freedom and they helped motivate us along the way.

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How to Achieve Your Financial Goals (tips from the achievers)

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Maureen, from The Debt Free Mess Free Life , suggests that you understand what motivates you to act unwisely and spend frivolously (if that is your situation). She and her husband also used a visual motivation chart posted on their refrigerator. Conversely, you could give yourself a consequence too if you don’t hit the goal.

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Friday Links – Vacation Edition

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I will have a great line up of articles for you as always, so there will be plenty of conversations and discussions to participate in during my absence. Don’t miss Canadian Budget Binder’s on reducing the grocery bill from $1,100 to $600 for some great tips. Getting Motivated to Save. PET Archives.

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Yakezie Carnival – Credit Cards Edition

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Some of the most oft repeated tips are how to reduce your energy bill. Those are all great ideas, but one company is taking it a step further to help motivate us. During her conversations, she found several themes when her patients discussed their regrets and she lists the 5 most common regrets in her article.