Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 26, 2011

0 saves Save. Thanks to all of the awesome bloggers that took part in our third Yakezie blog swap. Suba doesn’t think the rent is too damn high, in fact, Suba thinks it is worth it and shares at Barbara Friedberg Personal Finance. Related posts: Yakezie Blog Swap. Read about it at 101 Centavos.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 16, 2012

I cannot believe I started this blog just over two years ago. While many personal finance sites focus on things such as getting out of debt, saving for retirement, and investing, what really matters to me the most is how we can live healthy prosperous lives. You have made the last two years unforgettable.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 22, 2012

Penniless Parenting hosted the Festival of Frugality – Life Stages Edition and included YFS’ post, Thrifty Ways to Save on Travel. Many thanks to Young Adult Finances who hosted the Yakezie Carnival – Mardi Gras Edition and included my post, African Safaris, Gorilla Treks and Blogcation.

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Koupon Karen

APRIL 18, 2024

Among the most popular and effective savings strategies revolve around voucher codes and coupons. Some unlock flat-rate discounts, while others enable percentage or dollar-based savings capped at a maximum cart value. Percentage and dollar-based vouchers increase savings further when applied to already-sale or clearance items.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 10, 2011

Many thanks to Afford Anything for including my post, How to Save Money at the Supermarket in the Festival of Frugality . Also, thanks to Barbara Friedberg Personal Finance for including my post, The Pros and Cons of Choosing Home Exercise over a Gym Membership in the Carnival of Personal Finance #334.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 3, 2011

The Plutus awards celebrate the best financial blogs that are unaffiliated with mainstream media and commercial financial products. I am nominated as a finalist in two categories: Best Green Blog and Best Kept Secret Blog. In the Best Green Blog category I am up against some of my best blogging pals: DIY Natural.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 2, 2012

Many thanks to The Jenny Pincher for including my post, Learn How to Eat Sustainably in the Carnival of Personal Finance #346. Canadian Finance Blog hosted the Canadian Finance Carnival #73 and included Marie’s post Five Home Renovation Savings Tips.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 18, 2011

While the plot, acting, music composition, and special effects are normally what others focus on when watching this movie, there are actually quite a few lessons in personal finance that can be learned from The Dark Knight as well. Being a personal finance geek myself, I found this piece of trivia neat to read.

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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

MAY 10, 2011

My goal here at PET is to bring a wide range of viewpoints and strategies to the world of personal finance, living green, saving money, and being healthy. Derek blogs at Life And My Finances. He utilizes his collegiate degree in finance to help others around the world with their personal finances.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 25, 2011

Lots of great money-saving posts this week, so be sure to check it out. While you are there, check out the list of Personal Finance Blogs. There are over 400 blogs and yours truly is in there somewhere.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 26, 2011

Like I mentioned a couple weeks ago, my goal here at PET is to bring a wide range of viewpoints and strategies to the world of personal finance, living green, saving money, and being healthy. You have all met Derek from Life And My Finances who is bringing you tips on career building and earning extra money.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 9, 2012

This month, I have teamed up with a group of amazing blogging friends to give you a chance to win one, saving you having to spend a single penny. Us personal finance bloggers like to encourage saving instead of spending remember. Work Save Live. I mean, who doesn’t want this handy little device?!

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 29, 2015

Looking for new recipes, money-saving ideas, home-management tips, and strategies for debt-free living? 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.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 22, 2011

Many thanks to Canadian Finance Blog for including Marie’s post, Put Yourself on the Path of Happiness this Holiday Season at the Canadian Finance Carnival #67. Also, thanks to My Personal Finance Journey for including my post, The 30K Challenge: Online Money Bloggers in the Yakezie Carnival.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 16, 2012

Canadian Finance Blog hosted the Canadian Finance Carnival #75 and included the guest post How to Be Green and Save Money. My Retirement Blog included post, How Anyone Can Create Passive Income in the Carnival of Retirement #6. Related posts: Prairie Eco-Thrifter Was Included in Eight Carnivals This Week.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 19, 2012

Many thanks to Canadian Finance Blog for including my post, How to Make a Relationship Last at the Canadian Finance Carnival #71. The Frugal Toad graciously included the guest post, How to Save Money on Food Costs in the Festival of Frugality #319 as did My Wealth Builder in The Wealth Builder Carnival #62.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 14, 2014

Of course, I didn’t know that the term for this was “side hustling ” when I first started out, but now I know all too well that many personal finance experts and even regular bloggers believe that side hustling can propel you forward faster than many money saving and frugality endeavours ever will.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

No surprise there; I write a blog about family life and finances. But with my corporate background and interest in personal finance, my husband and I agreed that I would handle all of the day-to-day financial tasks for our home. Manage long-term savings, such as retirement, college savings.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 19, 2013

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. If so, don’t miss Mike’s post about the 5 Costly Mistakes Contractors Make When Starting a Home Remodel Project at Personal Finance Journey. Staring a home renovation?

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 18, 2014

After reading the book, it became my mission to emulate Susan’s success (and sparked the theme for this blog). I also took on the role, because I had an interest in the topic of personal finance. No surprise there; I write a blog about family finances. What does that person do in your home?

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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? Some freedom.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 24, 2011

Many thanks to Compounding Returns for including my post, Alternative and Sustainable Energy Sources: Wind Power in Carnival of Personal Finance #336. The Saved Quarter included the guest post Why You Should Start a Side Hustle in the Yakezie Carnival November 20, 2011.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 5, 2012

Many thanks to Canadian Finance Blog for including A. Blinkin’s post, Is a Penny Saved a Penny Earned at the Canadian Finance Carnival #69. Lastly, thanks to Sweating the Big Stuff for including my post, How to Throw a Green Party in the Carnival of Personal Finance.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 30, 2012

While this may seem like a big initial investment, the cost is easily paid back by the 70% energy bill savings. They degrade over time and they don’t save you that much money. The fact of the matter is, geothermal heat pumps are a great way to save money on heating bills. Myth: Geothermal heat pumps don’t work.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 17, 2012

Many thanks to Well Heeled Blog who hosted the Yakezie Carnival – My Momma Told Me Edition and included my post, Interview with Tour des Trees and the TREE Fund. Finally, my post, Start Small; Dream Big: Achieving Financial Security from Small Beginnings , was included in the Carnival of Personal Finance #361 hosted by One Cent at a Time.

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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

JANUARY 14, 2012

After that, while you all primed and interested in personal finance, continue and read the awesome articles that were written across the web this week regarding personal finance and enhancing your lifestyle. Thinking about saving money, traveling the world, investing in the market, or starting a new job?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 13, 2011

Yakezie Blog Swap [link] #. Yakezie Blog Swap [link] #. Prairie Eco-Thrifter has Been Featured in the Canadian Finance Carnival # 22 [link] #. Prairie Eco-Thrifter has Been Featured in the Carnival of Personal Finance # 295 [link] #. Reading: "Does Home Photo Printing Really Save Money?"(

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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 25 Amazon Gift Card (sponsored by Work, Save, Live ) Debbie R. $25 10 PayPal Gift Card (sponsored by Cents to Save ) Natalie V. $25

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 4, 2011

Author Bio: Most other Bloggers in the field of Personal Finance discuss their “Goal of obtaining one million dollars” or their “journey to financial independence and freedom.” Broke Professional) about what we do everyday to save money, which is the subject of this blog swap. Saving Money on Everyday Products.

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The Frugal Girl

MARCH 4, 2024

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. How did you get interested in saving money? I learned to save money by watching my parents. (I I still remember saving my change as a kid so I could “shop” for books at yard sales.)

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 7, 2013

Between working overtime at work, trying get things done for this Board I am on, the at home to do’s and blogging, I am just running off my feet. If so, make sure to read Money Q&A’s post for some tips on saving money on a mortgage. Simple Finance Blog can help you decide which insurance is best for you.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 14, 2012

No Biggie, As Long as You’ve Got Your Phone posted at Wallet Blog , saying, “Like the idea of using your smartphone for everything, but would rather use cash than make contactless payments and lose track of your budget? Se how you can do this any why you need to. Financial Planning Odysseas presents Forget Your ATM Card?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 18, 2013

If so, don’t miss Ryan’s post about how they can be an option for repairing bad credit at The Better Credit Blog. When it comes to managing your money, sometimes it has to be First Values and Goals, Then Strategies , as Emily from Evolving Personal Finance highlights. 5 Ways To Be A Master Of Home Entertainment.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 26, 2011

0 saves Save. 6 Ways to Save Money On a Gym Membership [link] #. Prairie Eco-Thrifter has Been Featured in the Carnival of Personal Finance # 297 [link] #. Prairie Eco-Thrifter has Been Featured in the Canadian Finance Carnival # 24 [link] #. Paying Debt vs. Saving Money [link] I say pay off debt.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 30, 2013

Emily @ Evolving Personal Finance is a user and wonders about Using Upromise to Pay Down Student Loans. It’s definitely possible to save money while living a healthy life. Here’s how Team DINKs feels at DINKs Finance with their post for how to Save Money and Be Healthy at the Same Time.

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