Prairie Eco-Thrifter
NOVEMBER 17, 2011
You will see the positive differences close to home and will be able to enjoy the benefits. Look at applying these strategies in your home; you will probably find that you can influence your immediate circle of friends and relatives and possibly your local community. It’s easier to go out a buy a new one, right?
Family Balance Sheet
AUGUST 12, 2011
Years ago, I was a department store buyer and one of my buying categories was backpacks. 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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Prairie Eco-Thrifter
FEBRUARY 1, 2019
Evidence suggests that consumers are now more aware of ethical and environmental issues surrounding the goods and services they use, with research from the Ethical Consumerism Report revealing that 50 per cent of consumers had avoided a product due to a company’s bad reputation.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
JULY 27, 2014
How Many Times Will You Have to Buy That? If you are buying something that you hope will last, it can make sense to spend a little more for higher quality. Indeed, our neighbor, who buys the cheapest he can find, has been through three sets of tools in the last seven years. We look for true quality. Purchasing Convenience.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
JANUARY 24, 2013
Interested in learning more about what your home is worth? David’s post about how to know the true value of a home at Young Adult Money is a great place to start! Check out Jennifer’s post at Broke-Ass Mommy about her techniques for curbing that pesky consumerism itch. Do you want to celebrate an early retirement?
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
DECEMBER 23, 2012
Now that the holiday season is underway, it’s probably a little difficult to scale back the consumerism. If you can’t find what you want in town, you can still limit how far the gifts you buy travel. Buy Vintage. You don’t have to buy new to give a classy, thoughtful gift. Know What You are Buying.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
JULY 30, 2013
In fact, buying yet another gadget made in China is worse than burning that paper. Environmentalism and sustainable living isn’t about buying a product to make yourself more green or friendly to nature. Combine errands, use public transportation, pump up the air in your bike tires, or try to telecommute one day a week from home.
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