Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 5, 2014

Do you have any idea how expensive this is?! We used to be able to just go shopping when new needed something; every time you go and buy something you won’t use, you’re buying into our consumerism culture. Let’s say you are eating lunch out 4 days out of five per week. At $7 per lunch out, that sets you back by $28.00.

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Budgeting Budget May Lunch 245

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 29, 2013

Let’s begin at the top and work our way through the manufacturing, consuming, and disposal of a pair of denim jeans. Here are a few ideas: Buy raw selvedge denim. How we spend our money on consumable goods should match the things we are concerned about in life. Now, what about the environmental issues? Buy quality denim.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 17, 2011

Here are just a few ideas to get you started with going green. Reduce your “stuff” – we are constantly being encouraged and enticed to buy more “stuff” in the consumer-driven societies in which we live. You will see the positive differences close to home and will be able to enjoy the benefits.

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At Home Home Home and Garden Friends And Family Sale 197

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 10, 2011

Here are a few ideas to cultivate a more eco-friendly atmosphere – and save money – around your home. Avoid Consumerism. However, it’s not just lack of money that makes people want to cut back, re-purpose, or live within their means… it’s also a case of wanting to be ecologically responsible. Save on Entertainment. In the U.S.,

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