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19 Articles to Help You Prepare for Back to School

Family Balance Sheet

Sales Tax Holiday 2011 at Consumerism Commentary - A list of dates, states participating, the items that will be relieved of a sales tax and the maximum cost. The Best Back to School Shopping Tips at Consumerism Commentary. The Best Back to School Shopping Tips at Consumerism Commentary. Back to School Meal Time Ideas.

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5 Christian Parenting eBooks for Just $7.40

Family Balance Sheet

Today’s typical lifestyle is marked by busyness, consumerism, and stress. The Family Table by Arabah Joy. The Family Table is a beautifully designed ebook packed with over 50 ideas, activities, games, and recipes to spark intimacy, connection, laughter, service, hospitality, and making memories as a family.

Parenting 113
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8 Ways to Inspire Children to Help Others

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Children are constantly being bombarded by advertising for the newest and latest ‘thing’ and are being swept along by the aggressive consumerism of our times. Children are naturally competitive and this lends itself even more to the idea that they are the only important person around.

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How to Establish an Eco-Friendly Lifestyle at Home

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Here are just a few ideas to get you started with going green. Consider the household products you buy – reduce the toxic chemicals in your home and improve the health of your family and the planet. Involve the whole family in menu planning and meal preparation. Keep take-out as an occasional treat.

At Home 197
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5 Pieces of Advice to Tell Your Child About Money- Part 2

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

It seems that so many kids these days have no idea about personal finance and have not been taught the skills on how to manage money for the future. Last week Flexo at Consumerism Commentary shared his thoughts on this matter. Remember what mattered to you most when you were a kid: Family, fun, dreams.

Money 124
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P.E.P. for Week of January 10-14/11-Seeking Balance Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Flexo from Consumerism Commentary asks us if we should combine money with our spouses ? Passive Family Income warns us to not become house poor. Sounds like some good ideas to me. We have a lot going on the next couple months so I am striving to keep this calm approach and find balance the next while. Reducing Debt.

January 113
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P.E.P. for the Week of February 14-18/11-Planning Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Consumerism Commentary asks us if we are better off than our parents ? I remember when we moved we had to pay for help because no one in our family was in the shape needed to lift furniture. Passive Family Income asks us how much we need to retire ? Sometimes I have toyed with the idea of getting a few improvements.

February 113