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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. 14 Tips to Save Money on Back to School Supplies & Shopping List at Money Crashers.

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Having a Hard Time Getting By? 3 Budget Leaks You May Be Experiencing.

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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. Money Tips' Remember that humans weren’t always this way. This is a culture where instant gratification is held at a higher importance than stability and financial freedom.

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Why Cheaper Isn’t Always Better

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Buying something cheap just because it’s a good deal falls into the category of “mindless consumerism” and it can lead to long-term money problems down the road. Go Frugal Money Tips' No matter how cheap it is, if it isn’t a planned purchase, you are still spending money — not saving it.

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Live Green and Get More Green in Your Wallet

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Avoid Consumerism. From television commercials featuring flashy new cars, to radio commercials pushing diamond anniversary rings and tempting top-shelf foods portrayed on interstate billboards, consumers are slammed with choices every day of the week. It’s easy to be influenced if you’re not on target.

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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 ? Money Crashers shares with us 7 Ways to Reduce Food Waste- Freezing Food and Making Leftover Recipes. Everyday Tips and Thoughts shares with us 5 ways she has benefited from cutting out pop. Going Green. Reducing Debt. You know what?

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

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

We are co-hosting a bday party for a dear friend of mine this Saturday and we are in charge of all the food. Sustainable Life Blog shares with us tips on how to repair our credit. Consumerism Commentary asks us if we are better off than our parents ? I just have to see if any of these tips can apply to Canadians.

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P.E.P. for the Week of February 7-11/11- Valentine’s Kiss Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Financial Highway tells us how we can beat inflation with our food budget. From my own experience, any tips you can find on saving money on your wedding are invaluable. I am going to use some of these tips when we are on our trip in Asia. Consumerism Commentary talks about financial motivation for getting in shape.

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