Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 8, 2014

With the rash of data breaches at some of the major retailers in the past years, consumers are becoming more wary of flashing their debit and credit cards at brick and mortar stores when they could be using cash. Of course this assumes that you didn’t run up fees at the ATM machine getting the cash! You probably will spend less.

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Used Credit Cards Gasoline Consumer 180

Coupons Do Work

AUGUST 19, 2016

Not valid on 3 Course Lunch. Not valid with Kitchen Counter Express entrees or 3 Course Lunch. Mondays and Tuesdays, receive one free kids meal with each purchase of an adult entree excluding 3 Course Lunch and Romano’s Kitchen Counter Express Lunch or Dinner. Not valid at Puerto Rico, international or airport locations.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

Well, of course I do! (To yet bottled water leaks chemicals into the water, which you then consume. Yes, that expedites it, but the water is in the bottle for months before you purchase and consume it; it’s a slow leak of poison. I think tap water gets a bad rap. I just don’t drink it). Not clean enough?)

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 24, 2012

Forty-one percent of adults in the United States gave themselves a grade of C, D, or F on their knowledge of personal finance (according to the 2011 Consumer Financial Literacy Survey Final Report of the National Foundation for Credit Counseling).

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United States Personal Finance Economical Finance 202

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 13, 2015

Last fall I decided to invest in my blog business and enroll in the first-ever Elite Blog Academy course. My enrollment in her course has been a very positive experience. In other words, I started treating my blog like a brand and my business, rather than a very time consuming hobby. This course is an investment in your blog.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 22, 2012

Take a quit smoking course. There are many education courses that are designed to help smokers quit for good. These education courses seem to have a good success rate and are useful when used in conjunction with lifestyle changes. You can find free quit smoking courses and videos on the internet. Learn to manage stress.

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Couponing 101

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

Of course, I’m not sure exactly how one can consume that much Nutella, but hey, it’s World Nutella Day right? Also, I find when I know exactly how much sugar is going into something, I tend to eat less of it, ha! The second alternative is to RUN to your nearest Costco and buy this 6.6lb container of Nutella for only $21.99.

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

Just be sure that your family will consume all of the food you purchase in bulk. It may not seem like much at each shopping trip, but over the course of the year, our beverages can really add up. It doesn’t matter how much you saved per pound if you end up throwing it out! My suggestions are just a start. The sky’s the limit.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 26, 2011

Business sustainability is a model that works towards creating long-term value to both employees and consumers through adopting green strategies. The growth of eco-friendly, sustainable businesses can be consumer-driven.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 6, 2014

And yet, the lack of a clear and consistent payment structure, allows so many opportunities for these “trusted professionals” to take advantage of the consumer. Often without the consumer even knowing it.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 29, 2016

Of course, that would mean the project isn’t yet approaching mass production, but sources say there are already plans for building a larger production plant if the initial run is successful; and given how confidently they’ve named their new fuel, it’s likely that will be happening.

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For the Mommas

DECEMBER 13, 2017

As the year is coming to an end, consumers are calling retailers and making travel arrangements. This means, your customer service representatives will see an increase in calls from consumers around the globe. Be Apologetic Of course, dealing with angry or upset customers is not fun but there are ways to diffuse the situation.

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For the Mommas

OCTOBER 27, 2015

These two companies coming together will have us wondering as consumers–Will the prescriptions offers change? We want to keep you all up dated so of course, we here at FTM will definitely make sure to continue to monitor this merger and we’ll bring you any changes as they are announced! Will the store policy change?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 16, 2013

But what about the green credentials of both types of magazines – the printed versions require a huge input of time, resources and energy to produce, print and deliver the magazines to newsstands and consumers. Online magazines cost a fraction to produce and have none of the negative environmental impact of the printed versions.

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Magazine and Newspaper Subscriptions Green Paper Magazines 201

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 28, 2012

Consumer Reports recently analyzed 2011 models of green cars, and their “non-green” counterparts to get an idea of what is likely to really save you money. On the other hand, Consumer Reports found that the Toyota Prius Two offers handy savings over the Toyota Corolla after five years.

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Nicoles Nickels

JULY 23, 2014

Perrier has announced the launch of its 2014 Beach House Sweepstakes, offering consumers the chance to win a week-long VIP vacation getaway for the Grand Prize winner and nine friends to the luxurious Perrier Beach House in Miami. The sweepstakes will run on Facebook from June 1 through September 30, 2014. How do you enter to win?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 16, 2012

Of course, the other side of the equation is the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions could be as high as 50%, which is wonderful news for the planet. She says the rating system was established to help consumers to make educated buying decisions, not to encourage people to throw out working appliances. Many of us are making an.

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Saving Everyday

SEPTEMBER 21, 2014

That’s an awesome coupon on it’s own, but of course we’ve got a better deal for you. Thanks, Consumer Queen. If you got today’s Smartsource insert, there was a new coupon for a FREE can of Rotel tomatoes when you buy (3) avocados! Stack the coupon with TWO cash back offers and pay just $1.85 Final Price = $1.85

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Nicoles Nickels

JUNE 5, 2015

“Our new Patriotic Donut combines the classic fan favorite of our Rich Frosted Donut with an American flare that we know will bring out the red, white and blue in consumers nationwide,” said Entenmann’s Head Baker Kathleen Robbins. The new patriotic chocolate frosted donut is a great idea and my favorite treat!

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Giveaway Consumer Sweepstakes Snuggle 40

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 19, 2012

Online stores pay Ebates a commission (think of it as a finders' fee) on every sale and they split this amount with the consumer. 2% doesn't seem like a lot, but over the course of a year, if you go through Ebates before you place any order, the money will add up.

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Nicoles Nickels

DECEMBER 14, 2015

EcoAdvanced® is a win for both the environment and increasingly green consumers looking to balance their love of gadgets with a love for the earth. The batteries not only last longer so consumers use fewer, but by using recycled battery content, they reduce the need to mine for virgin materials.

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Marnies Coupon-a-rama

MARCH 5, 2014

In my opinion, this is actually somewhat more time consuming than the old way. Of course, you can always get the regular old ad flyer we''re used to in the Wed paper or at the store. Sprouts has changed how you view their ads online. Go to Sprouts.com , find the link button for "My Flyer," follow the prompts.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 7, 2013

Of course, there are some tasks that you should leave for the spring. Removing all of the ingredients from your pantry to clean it out and give it a wipe down can be very time consuming. There is something about the thought of being organized and starting a season off on the right (clean) foot that is satisfying.

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Cleaning Appliances Donation Organic 221

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 4, 2013

Of course I want it to look nice in my yard so now I am spending time and money on it. Of course they needed fixing up so he found a place in town that puts new brass coatings on, and trust me, those don’t come cheap. For consumers, that might be an acceptable bargain.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 18, 2011

After all–if my plan is to exercise and eat healthy for the rest of my life, then of course I would at times have bad days. I try not to consume more calories than I burn. The difference is I still made sure I ate less calories than I consumed. Nobody can eat perfect everyday or exercise as much as they should each week.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 28, 2014

Of course, this applies to personal care and beauty, but it also applies to other aspects of most people’s lives. But in America today an abundance of cheap manufactured goods, a consumer culture and relatively high labor costs have conspired to turn us into a bunch of wasters” (Good Housekeeping). Consider your house.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 11, 2012

And of course, you should encourage guests to bring the fixings (and recipes) for any other alcoholic beverages they might prefer. We get to celebrate our religious beliefs, take time off from work, consume holiday treats, relax. Or you could make a delicious raspberry champagne punch with just a few ingredients.

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Budgeting Budget Holiday Food and Drink 256

Nicoles Nickels

DECEMBER 26, 2013

Of course, everything didn’t get purchased or made or cooked but Christmas came anyway. My granddaughter laughed at her brother’s antics and then tried to consume the shiny wrapping paper. I was up until 2:30am on Christmas Eve and my daughter and son-in-law were up until 3:30. I slept until almost 9!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 30, 2014

Amalgamate tasks by – yes – brushing your teeth in the shower, making important phone calls on your morning commute (hands-free of course), loading the dishwasher with a few dishes as you wait for the toaster to pop. This will allow you to leave later for work, giving you time in the morning for a little more freedom.

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Television Televisions Re-use Office 172

Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

About $52,000 of that $147K was consumer debt (credit cards, a student loan, a car loan, a home improvement loan, etc.) We used my app to track our progress while we were paying off our house, and of course I ran a zillion different scenarios. Faster, of course, if you actively work on paying it off and send extra money in often.

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Debt Debt Free Pay Off Debt Financial Goals 236

Saving Cents With Sense

OCTOBER 18, 2012

If you haven’t signed up for the Scott Shared Values program yet, you still can to get all these fun perks and of course COUPONS! It is super simple – just sign up at Scott Shared Values Consumer Rewards or just fill out the form below to create your account and start your way to saving on great products for you and your family.

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MP3 Rewards Credit Consumer 59

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 3, 2014

My husband and I aren’t constant consumers. Of course, the kids aren’t the only ones to be blamed. While we’re decluttering, we’re learning a lot about where the clutter comes from. My hope is that understanding this will help stymie the growth of clutter in our new house.

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Saving Cents With Sense

NOVEMBER 9, 2012

If you haven’t signed up for the Scott Shared Values program yet, you still can to get all these fun perks and of course COUPONS! It is super simple – just sign up at Scott Shared Values Consumer Rewards or just fill out the form below to create your account and start your way to saving on great products for you and your family.

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MP3 Credit Amazon Blockbuster 63

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 13, 2011

Think of it as a lifestyle change – to lose weight and keep it off, you need to increase the amount of exercise that you do and make sure that you’re burning more calories than you’re consuming. Even adding five minutes more physical activity to your routine per day adds up over the course of the week.

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Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

NOVEMBER 1, 2017

In the coming weeks, I’ll be sharing more details and exclusive discounts for my ride-or-die LV Guide readers – you can keep tabs on all of that on our Instagram ( @tesorocollective ) and of course at TESOSOCollective.com where you can sign up to be the first to know about the launch in November!

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Couponing 101

MARCH 25, 2020

A game tournament can be a fun way to compete against each other… all in good fun, of course. Planning a trip can be so fun but so time-consuming. If you have some popcorn in your pantry, even better! Battle It Out with a Game Tournament. Card games, board games, and video games can all make for fun activities.

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Activism Games Watches Video Games 63

Savings Corner

DECEMBER 24, 2023

So it’s vital that consumers understand what standard a potential advisor works under, if any, and what obligations they have to their clients. Of course not. But still other financial advisors may not even have even that lower standard of care. What are the potential legal consequences for breaches of fiduciary duties?

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