Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 14, 2013

Things at work are still insane and it has been taking it’s toll on other parts of my life. The blog is suffering, time with the hubby is lacking, my to do list at home is growing exponentially, and the board I am on is also keeping me hopping. Well, I have to officially say I am exhausted again. Looking to buy a home?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 27, 2011

Guest Post Author Bio: This blog post was provided by Check ‘n Go, an ethical online payday loans and installment loans company. Check N Go is the fourth largest consumer financial service institution offering check cashing and online payday loans in theUnited States. When life gives you lemons, make lemonade,” the old saying goes.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 30, 2014

This will allow you to leave later for work, giving you time in the morning for a little more freedom. Outsourcing tasks is not always worth it, but if you can afford to outsource some time consuming chores to a housekeeping company, you can re-claim a number of hours per week. Outsourcing can be a beautiful thing. Get Organized'

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 15, 2014

From blog posts where people share the intimate happenings in their lives to selfies where people share pictures of themselves throughout the day to brief Twitter posts where people share such mundane details as what they ate for lunch, we’re a nation of sharers. We live in a world where people document their every move.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 8, 2011

There are lots of blogs dedicated to the art of couponing and some of these even do the hard work for you by comparing the various coupons available to determine which offer the best value. You may also be able to find up-to-date coupons to use in-store. So, do you use coupons, and if so, where do you find the best deals?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 16, 2012

I cannot believe I started this blog just over two years ago. My philosophy is to be balanced and that is why I not only focus on personal finance on this site but also discuss the other fundamentals of our existence: being healthy, living green, working hard, and giving back. I am still in shock.

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For the Mommas

MAY 10, 2012

Here something about me that many don’t know…Nearly four years ago, I was working full time in Corporate Finance. Blogging for me is a choice, even though its a ”full time job”, seven days a week, I still choose when I want to post. When I left my job, I had to learn to enjoy the thrill of getting a deal.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 15, 2011

Tax Rebate Blog: How Much Can you Earn Before Paying Tax in 2011 Tax allowances and brackets change each year. 20′s Finances: Hiring a Property Manager: What it Offers You Real Estate Investments can be time consuming. Why Do You Need One and How Does it Work? This list provides an overview of steps that can be taken.

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Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

She blogs at The Debt Myth. I quit my job to focus on my own stuff (blogging, painting, rental property, my iPhone app, writing Kindle books, etc.). About $52,000 of that $147K was consumer debt (credit cards, a student loan, a car loan, a home improvement loan, etc.) Your money stays yours, so you can make it work for you.

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Couponing 101

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

Luckily, your weeknight dinners don’t need to be complicated, time-consuming feasts. This works particularly well with soups, stews, and casseroles. In fact, convenient meals are in such hot demand that you can find countless quick, easy recipes in cookbooks and blogs. Plan Ahead. Suddenly, it’s time for dinner.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 25, 2013

Most consumers and critics have been placing blame on the automakers themselves. The EPA has a website set up so that consumers can report their real world fuel efficiency results. Now he blogs regularly at Repaid.org , and he’s a frequent contributor to AutoFoundry.com as well. So, what do you think?

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Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

FEBRUARY 21, 2013

After some time off from the blog (please forgive me?) As some of you know, I took a little break right around the holidays to finish up work on my new book– The CheapChica’s Guide to Style: Secrets to Shopping Cheap, Looking Chic! I can’t tell you how excited I am to be back!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 30, 2012

Myth: Geothermal heat pumps only work in rural areas where there is lots of land to put the collector system. Myth: Geothermal heat pumps don’t work. Fact: When geothermal heat pumps aren’t installed correctly, they don’t work correctly, causing higher than expected energy bills and poor performance.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 12, 2011

November to many of us means nothing more than turning on the heat, finishing the yard work, and beginning our hibernation from the cold. Money Beagle: Why You Should Write Your Personal Finance Executive Summary Today – Working with a clearly defined objective is key to financial success. The holiday season is fast approaching!

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2015

I work full time in IT and my wife works part time in retail. I started my blog Debt Discipline to help keep us accountable while paying off our debt. It was all consumer debt spread over 5 credit cards. Were there arguments during the time you were working on your debt? We live in New York.

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Nicoles Nickels

AUGUST 25, 2015

She is a winner of the Grand Rapids’ ArtPrize and her work has been featured on Fox News, Buzzfeed, Babble, and in Country Woman Magazine. She is part of the design teams at the Consumer Crafts blog Crafts Un­leashed, and for the Core’dinations and Sizzix blogs.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 27, 2023

What is your ideal work environment? Whatever your field of expertise, starting a consulting business is a great way to make a sizable income while working on your own terms. As an independent marketing professional, you can work with small businesses who don’t have the in-house bandwidth to execute their marketing plans.

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Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 18, 2014

The odds are that most consumers buy the pass and then never or rarely use it. She puts her UNC Tarheels’ degree in Communication Studies to use at an advertising agency and her hands-on experience as a working mom to use on her blog. This is your opportunity to pay once and have fun all summer long.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 24, 2012

Then there is the time factor to take into account, not to mention the hard work of getting the garden established. We use a container garden approach and it works fabulous. This is the term used to describe how far food has had to travel between farm and consumer. I mean you have to buy tools, seed, fertilizer, etc.

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Gardening Garden Health Home and Garden 267

Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

NOVEMBER 1, 2017

Dear faithful LV Guide readers, For the last six months I have been hard at work on a new project. For now, this blog will have to take a small pause so I can focus my team and my efforts on this new collection. It’s something that I’ve always dreamed of doing, but was too scared to go after…until recently.

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Saving Cents With Sense

MARCH 14, 2012

Tide PODS are designed to work in the most challenging laundry conditions, and make the task simpler and less time-consuming. In response to this, Tide Pods are made with a new, best-in-class film that dissolves and works effectively in all water temperatures – even in very cold water! Don’t all moms?

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Nicoles Nickels

OCTOBER 24, 2012

non-blogging) work. It’s important for me to stay protected from the flu and being out of work and sick is no fun for anyone! By creating a health care delivery model that responds to consumer demand, MinuteClinic makes access to high-quality medical treatment easier for more Americans.

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United States CVS Health Care Insurance 51

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 6, 2012

David presents Wired Capital Markets posted at Wall Street History , saying, ” Looking into the workings of modern securities markets is like looking under the hood of a Prius hybrid car. Linsey presents How Do I Work from Home with No Skills? Find out the purpose of budgeting and whether it’s important for you.

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Family Balance Sheet

JULY 22, 2015

He is a financial coach and blogs at Well Kept Wallet. We paid off $52,000 in consumer debt. Were there arguments during the time you were working on your debt? Who handles the day-to-day finances in your home or do you work on it equally? I still have a lot of work to do in order to get us there.

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Saving Cents With Sense

OCTOBER 8, 2012

There will be nine winners and each will win scholarships, cash, prizes and a chance to build their resumes by guest blogging on InspiringExperts.com : Top Student Winners: First Place: $10,000 scholarship + iPad. Randstad believes that consumers and bloggers are free to form their own opinions and share them in their own words.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 4, 2011

They are also there working with you to help you reach your goals; even those financial goals. Kevin Mulligan from RothIRA.com’s Retirement Planning Blog tells us how to Take Advantage of Retirement Accounts for a Side Business. Tom Drake from Canadian Finance Blog clarifies our Understanding of Term Life Insurance.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 3, 2011

The Link Love Carnival is an avenue I created where bloggers can work together to “ build a better world “ Each month a charity for the carnival is chosen. Katherine Tworsey tells us the 10 Biggest Consumers of Electricity in Your Home. Hello and welcome to the first edition of the Link Love Carnival. Sustainability.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 10, 2011

Mike is the owner of CreditCardForum.com, which is a forum and blog for discussing credit-related topics. Recently, he’s been working on a list of the best gas credit cards and his most recent credit card review was for the Chase Ink card. Or maybe you are someone that goes through a lot of fuel for work.

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Credit Cards Gas Credit Fuel 113

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 25, 2011

If you are willing to settle your debts on your own, pass through the debt settlement blog for more tips and advice on the topic. Debt settlement companies have a reputation of scamming consumers out of their money and doing little or nothing to pay off their debts. How Settlement Works.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 14, 2012

Try these websites too: Organic Consumers Association , Organic Kitchen , and Eat Well Guide. I get to reap the rewards of their hard work. He is the founder of Extreme Money Saving , a blog dedicated to spending less money and frugal living. Find out whether there’s a farmer’s market near where you live.

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Nicoles Nickels

NOVEMBER 24, 2012

International Carwash Association, through its Wash With WaterSavers consumer awareness campaign, is committed to promoting the importance of using eco-friendly carwashes that use less fresh water and return clean water back into the environment. We have created an exclusive Winter Emergency Kit for you and one of your blog readers.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 10, 2011

Guest Post Author Bio: The following is a guest post by Lisa at Car Insurance Comparison, an Australian blog created to help its readers compare car insurance in and around their areas. As the readers of Prairie EcoThrifter know: money, or lack thereof, is driving many people to become more frugal. Shop Online.

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Saving Cents With Sense

FEBRUARY 28, 2014

It’s tempting to live it up, especially when you’re younger, but you make your money work for you when you’re investing in retirement starting in your 20s. According to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, student loan debt has surpassed $1 trillion. Car Buying. Tackle Student Loans. All rights reserved.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 28, 2022

My budget has gone up quite a bit from when I first started blogging. If I think I won’t consume the larger, but better-priced product in time and freezing isn’t an option then I buy the size that makes sense. I work weekly to adhere to our grocery budget, so I am always looking for ways to save money on organic food.

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Saving With Shellie

APRIL 13, 2015

After nearly six and a half years of blogging here at Saving With Shellie, it’s time for some changes. The second is that my “me-time” has been slowly consumed by a husband who works long hours, two little boys, neighborhood activities, school, sports and this blog. Meal planning is hard.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 21, 2011

Thanks to all the amazing bloggers that took part in our 7th Yakezie blog swap this week. Jason reminds us that making memories is what counts at Financially Consumed. Denise tells us that any kind of fun is possible with a little planning, determination, and work at Money Cone. Related posts: Yakezie Blog Swap.

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Nicoles Nickels

MAY 3, 2011

Voted by over 60,000 consumers, the LYSOL No-Touch Hand Soap System automatically senses your hands and dispenses the perfect amount of soap to help kill 99.9% I have a tendency to be a bit germaphobic and so touching the soap dispenser especially at work is kind of gross when I really think about the potential germs on it.

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