Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 15, 2011

Many thanks to Canadian Dream for including Marie’s post Who Took the Service Out of Full Service Brokerage in this week’s Carnival of Personal Finance. And thanks to Totally Money for including Denise’s post on Canning Tomatoes in this week’s Festival of Frugality.

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Personal Finance Canning Finance Building 124

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 28, 2014

That’s good for the Earth and for personal finances. The truth is, there are plenty of things our grandparents and great grandparents did that were eco-friendly and frugal that we can easily do today. So often, being environmentally friendly and saving money go hand in hand. Instead, we wanted something more durable.

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Saving Money Simple Money Friends And Family Sale 191

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 23, 2012

Attention, personal finance readers and gurus! Food was preserved by canning, drying or storing in a cool cellar or the ice house. You think you know the difference between a need and a want – right? Really, are you sure ? Why do we care about want vs. need? Water was drawn from the well.

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Plumbing Grandmother Food and Drink Gasoline 227