Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 1, 2011

Many thanks to My Personal Finance Journey for including my post, Why Donations to Charity Are Important in the Carnival of Personal Finance #337 . Also, thanks to Canadian Finance Blog for including my post, How to Establish an Eco-Friendly Lifestyle at Home in Canadian Finance Carnival #64.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 16, 2012

Blinkin’s post, The Economics of Selecting Vacation Days as did Family Money Values who hosted the Totally Money Carnival #54. Canadian Finance Blog hosted the Canadian Finance Carnival #75 and included the guest post How to Be Green and Save Money.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 19, 2013

With next week full of family affairs for the holidays, a weekend to ourselves is going to feel great. If so, bookmark SFB’s post about How to Set Yourself Up To Be a Financial Success When Starting the First Job at Simple Finance Blog. We are overdue to have some time together and get some things done around the house.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 10, 2011

Sustainable Personal Finance tells us to stop smoking. Family Matters. How to Save Money clarifies for us what is appropriate to discuss with our children when it comes to our finances. I liked how we can no longer blame our personalities as to why we invest the way we do. Getting Healthy. Very interesting.

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Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 28, 2016

If you’re thinking about some resolutions for 2017 that have to do with YOUR finances, then I’m inviting you to join me in January for the New Year New You Financial Summit. LaTisha is a nationally recognized, millennial personal finance expert. Don’t worry, you don’t have to go anywhere.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 25, 2011

While you are there, check out the list of Personal Finance Blogs. There are over 400 blogs and yours truly is in there somewhere. I was included in this week's Festival of Frugality at Money Crashers. Lots of great money-saving posts this week, so be sure to check it out.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 29, 2015

Plus, if you subscribe now, you’ll get a chance to win these three personal finance books. I have a weakness for personal finance books, especially those written by bloggers. I also share personal highlights from my week that you won’t find on the blog.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2015

He writes at Debt Discipline about about how his family of 5 deals with money, budgets and debt. Tell us about you and your family. We’re a family of five, including, me, my wife and 3 children: 15 year old fraternal twins and a 12 year old son. We are a close family that likes to laugh. Where are you from?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 15, 2011

Now without further adieu, I present you with the dozens of great reads written by Yakezie members and challengers alike this past week in our efforts to bring you timely insight on personal finance and lifestyle today. Tax Rebate Blog: How Much Can you Earn Before Paying Tax in 2011 Tax allowances and brackets change each year.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 24, 2012

Here is the list of prizes as well as the winners: iPad (sponsored by Prairie Eco Thrifter and Sustainable Personal Finance ) Nicole D. $25 50 PayPal Gift Card (sponsored by Everything Finance Blog ) Angel J. $25 25 Amazon Gift Card (sponsored by Family Money Values ) Deanna D. All winners have been notified.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 12, 2011

Now without further adieu, I present you with the dozens of great reads written by Yakezie members and challengers alike this past week in our efforts to bring you timely insight on personal finance and lifestyle today. Personal Finance Whiz: Keynesian vs Hayekian Economics – The Solution To Our Recession?

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 24, 2012

Thank you for supporting Family Balance Sheet! This is a personal blog about my thoughts, experiences and ideas on personal finance and home mangagement. I am not a financial professional, just a wife and mom who happens to enjoy topics on personal finance and home management.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 6, 2012

Wayne presents Purpose of Budgeting posted at Young Family Finance , saying, “Are you left wondering why you should budget? Justin presents Know the Common Mistakes with Your Personal Finances posted at Budget Snob , saying, “Many people make the same financial mistakes. The Skilled Investor , Editor.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 10, 2013

How to conduct an effective family financial analysis. 5 New Year’s Resolutions to Improve Your Finances The new year brings us another twelve months of infinite possibilities, another chance to turn our lives around. These days, if you spend any time on most personal finance blogs, one of the author's main goals in life.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 14, 2011

Kim McGrigg presents Small ways to save big on major purchases – Money Management posted at Blogging for Change. posted at FIRE Finance , saying, “We decided to optimize our grocery expenses and pull the strings on our food budget even tighter. Dean’s TheMillionaireNurse.com Blog.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 29, 2012

Today we are calling “blog reader” to come on down to contestant’s row. Our first item up for bid is a six pack of steps to prepare you for wealth sponsored by Family Money Values. Our next item up for bid is a personal finance management kit sponsored by One Cent at a Time.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 20, 2012

Families are facing some really desperate times. The costs of feeding, clothing, and housing a family have nearly doubled over the last decade. Sometimes the family vacation is put on hold because there just isn’t enough money in the budget to pay the skyrocketing costs of airfare. Weekend Getaways. Outdoor Fun.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 1, 2012

I have posted several images of checks sent to me by paid survey companies on my niche site as well as on my blog. You can read more about him and his work on his blog. 10 Ways to Add Extra Produce Into Your Family’s Diet. This is how your opinions / responses to the surveys are used. So is there truly money to be made?

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 19, 2014

Our personal finances are so interwoven with our small business finances that they must be seen as one. We will cash flow a FAMILY TRIP TO DISNEY. Cash flow a FAMILY TRIP TO HAWAII. Cash flow a FAMILY TRIP TO DAVE RAMSEY in Nashville to scream, WE’RE DEBT FREE! Designate a Family Office Manager.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2011

Canadian Finance Blog tells us how our spare change can really add up. Canadian Personal Finance Blog shares with us what he has learned about money management over the years. Bucksome Boomer shares with us how to revolutionize our finances using our savings. He just turned 50 this week. Happy bday!!!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 14, 2012

In Africa we will have the chance to hike into the mountains and observe wild gorilla families. What About the Blog? This however does not mean that the blog will be on pause for the month I am away. SPF will be covering the basics of the blog like commenting and advertising but nothing more. Wait, there is more.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 18, 2011

Sustainable Life Blog shares with us tips on how to repair our credit. I knew his determination and focus was something to remember, but I never thought of it in relation to finances. Personal Finance by the Book tells us how negotiating can put us on top. Passive Family Income asks us how much we need to retire ?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 10, 2012

Failure to monitor your consumption expenditures means that they are flying blindly regarding their future finances. Wayne presents Unexpected Costs of Pet Ownership posted at Young Family Finance , saying, “Pet ownership can be quite expensive. Mike presents May Blog Evolution Report… + Income Stats!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 27, 2011

Every commute not taken saves on money and time – and allows employees freedom in juggling family and career. Guest Post Author Bio: The following is a guest post by Lisa at Frugal Living , an Australian personal finance blog created to help readers figure out how to save money and watch your own spending habits.

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Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 11, 2016

I’m busy raising my daughters with my 50-something husband, managing our small business, and writing my blog. It’s hard to change and improve your finances if you have no idea where you currently stand. Use my Family Balance Sheet excel spreadsheet to help you organize your finances. And Read some more.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 28, 2011

Sustainable Personal Finance tells us how they make healthy lunches from home and save. Canadian Personal Finance Blog shares with us statistics on the inflation of gas and how hybrid options are needed. Personal Finance by the Book askes if we should borrow from our 401K? Going Frugal. Going Green.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 11, 2011

Guest Post Author Bio: Broke Professionals is a personal finance blog aimed at the over-educated and underpaid. Join the husband/wife blogging team of Broke Professionals as they attempt to dig themselves out of a combined six figures in student loan debt. This is how I put two kids through college and raised a family.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 20, 2011

Guest Post Author Bio: David Bakke enjoys living frugally in Atlanta and frequently shares his best financial tips and experiences on Money Crashers , an online resource ranked as one of the top personal finance blogs online. Lesson : Time is just as important and valuable as money.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 14, 2011

Cookies needed to be baked, house work needed to be done, bills that needed to be paid, blog posts needed to be written and snow balls needed to be formed. Personal Finance around the web: Festival of Frugality at Cash Money Life. How to Take Control of Your Finances in 2011 at Get Rich Slowly. Lots of great posts.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 3, 2011

Personal Finance. A Noton shares Information About Mortgage Brokers Responsibilities. &# When a person is looking for the best deals on mortgages it is important to know what a mortgage brokers responsibilities are. If you would like to join us in our fight against cancer, you can make a donation by clicking here.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 4, 2011

It is just a fun night with friends and family rooting for their team and munching on whatever potluck treats were brought. Balance Junkie shares with us the nitty gritty on our personalities and how they really can effect how we manage our money. Personal Finance by the Book tells us how we can save money where we least expect it.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 19, 2016

She writes at her personal finance website, And Then We Saved. Tell us about you and your family. My family moved to Lincoln, Nebraska before my Junior year in high school. After that I wrote on my blog about how shocked and happy I was that the Spending Fast actually worked. Where are you from? It works for us.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 11, 2011

The Canadian Personal Finance Blog shares with us 10 lists he hopes none of us follow when it comes to our money management. Canadian Dream shares with us the stages of personal finance. I have to chuckle about the irony of this blog’s name and the topic. And now on to the PEP’s of the week.

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For the Mommas

MAY 22, 2012

Today I’m participating in the Ultimate Blog Swap. In personal finance, a sinking fund is a savings account that is designated specifically for an irregular expense. There are dozens of ways to earn money from home – from online surveys to starting a blog. can be downright overwhelming. No related posts.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 2, 2017

They seem to be everywhere on Facebook, blogs, radio shows, and websites. I interviewed several personal finance bloggers that have conquered their past financial goals and continue to challenge themselves going forward. Will it be your spouse, coworkers, family, a Facebook support group? Author unknown.

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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. Ashley reminds us to spend those dollars where they will give us the most happiness at My Personal Finance Journey. Melissa shares her story of how her family balances frugality and fun at Smart Money Focus.

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The Frugal Girl

MARCH 4, 2024

We consider her our “bonus kid” and our family is extremely close. I enjoy blogging and biking, and I usually cycle between 15 and 20 miles a day indoors when I’m not getting out to hit a bike trail. Aside from those exceptions, we did all the work ourselves and with the help of family. Our son is 29 and biological. Go figure.

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