Prairie Eco-Thrifter
SEPTEMBER 16, 2013
If you let yourself turn to consumerism excessively, you’ll likely become indebted. Whether you’re being impulsive with a magazine in the checkout line at the superstore, or impulsively calling in to buy a $300 blender from a 3:00 AM infomercial, nothing good can come of financial impulsiveness. Consumerism.
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. So why will eco-friendly properties be big in 2019?
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Prairie Eco-Thrifter
DECEMBER 28, 2014
Pair that with Thanksgiving right before it and it makes me squirm just thinking about it. It’s cold out, so we idle our cars for longer periods of time to get them warmed up and then idle while we wait for somebody else to make us food so we don’t have to get out of the car. Take It Easy On the Consumerism.
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. Will it truly make your life better?
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
JANUARY 24, 2013
Things aren’t slowing down at all but with feeling at full strength I should be able to make it through the week. Make sure to check out Free From Broke’s list of best careers for the future before making any decisions. Buying a lottery ticket isn’t as stupid as you think. Contemplating a career change?
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
NOVEMBER 17, 2011
The good news is that many of the changes you can make will also save you money and may even help you live a healthier lifestyle. Consider the household products you buy – reduce the toxic chemicals in your home and improve the health of your family and the planet. It’s easier to go out a buy a new one, right?
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