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3 tips for resisting marketing and advertising temptation

Discount Coder UK

Because the Western economy is based around consumerism we’re surrounded by adverts and marketing campaigns. One of the biggest challenges when you’re trying to save money is resisting retail temptation. Talk about being hoist by our own petard. But we’re stuck with the system, at least for now. read more.

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Sustainable Gift Giving this Holiday Season

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Now that the holiday season is underway, it’s probably a little difficult to scale back the consumerism. Just avoiding the big box stores can help you support your local economy, and encourage some level of sustainability. As you create your gift list, really think about who’s on it, and what would be meaningful to them.

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How to Embrace a Sustainable Living Lifestyle

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

He describes sustainability as “shifting to a renewable energy-based, reuse/recycle economy with a diversified transport system” People often refer to their attempts at sustainability as “going green”, being eco-friendly or adopting an eco-living lifestyle.

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Pseudo-advice.

Finally Frugal

The vast majority of these "money moves" involve some form of consumerism, whether it's purchasing the 'best' video camera, obtaining the 'best' rewards credit card, or buying a $350 thermostat to 'save' money on heating and cooling. I'm not sure why I love them so much but they catch my eye and my mouse click at the same time.