Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 5, 2014

I’m sure you’ve heard: household debt is on the rise and consumerism is everywhere. Between credit card offers in the mail promising great rewards and the ability to borrow money for next to nothing, debt can be enticing. My experiences with debt have been 100% negative. When I was 18, I got my first credit card. Your Emotional Health.

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Debt 2014 Credit Cards Consumerism 206

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 17, 2011

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. Praise: recognition and praise go a long way to rewarding a child who has been helpful. Praise: recognition and praise go a long way to rewarding a child who has been helpful.

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Gratitude Donation Consumerism Simple 236

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 28, 2014

Take It Easy On the Consumerism. I love buying my friends and family members gifts like the next person, because being generous and thoughtful is fun and rewarding. Same goes for almost anything that you make – there are plenty of options which are way better than throwing them out. Don’t be one of those people!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2011

Flexo from Consumerism Commentary asks us if we should combine money with our spouses ? Passive Family Income warns us to not become house poor. Barbara Friedberg discusses risk vs. reward and how to determine which route to take. Here are the interesting reads floating around cyberspace this week: Money Management.

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January Personal Finance Green And Frugal Finance 113

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 11, 2011

For instance, a kiss for each cigarette not smoked, putting the toilet seat down, and/or every phone call kept under three minutes is rewarded with a kiss. Passive Family Income shares with us 5 ways we can save on transportation. Consumerism Commentary talks about financial motivation for getting in shape. Going Green.

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February Finance Personal Finance Money 113

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 24, 2012

The consumerism of the current financial climate drives us to acquire more and more ‘stuff’, whether we really need it or not. Simply put, it means that we learn to wait for some things but the reward is worth it in the end. for the Week of February 28-March 4/11- Spending Time With Family Edition How to Avoid Impulse Spending.

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