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19 Articles to Help You Prepare for Back to School

Family Balance Sheet

Getting Started in Homeschooling: Tools to Use at Life as MOM. 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. Back to School Meal Time Ideas.

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Ways to Have a Green Christmas

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

It’s cold out, so we idle our cars for longer periods of time to get them warmed up and then idle while we wait for somebody else to make us food so we don’t have to get out of the car. The amount of wrapping paper that this continent uses is absolutely disgusting, and it’s a complete waste of resources and money.

Green 167
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How to Establish an Eco-Friendly Lifestyle at Home

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Reduce your dependence on fossil fuels by driving less and using public transport or walking; reduce your energy consumption by turning off lights to empty rooms and appliances at the wall; choose energy-efficient appliances and alternative power sources; change to CFL light bulbs. It’s easier to go out a buy a new one, right?

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Why Cheaper Isn’t Always Better

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

By spending a little more on garden tools, we have higher quality items that don’t break as we use them. For something we know we will get a lot of use out of, we like to spend what it takes to get better quality, so that we aren’t just turning around and buying it again in a few months. What will you use it for?

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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 ? My husband and I did when we got married and it works well for us. Eric at Narrow Bridge tells us 5 ways we can use the 2011 payroll tax break. Canadian Finance Blog tells us how our spare change can really add up.

January 113
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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. We found a system that worked for both of us. Consumerism Commentary asks us if we are better off than our parents ? Personal Finance by the Book tells us how negotiating can put us on top.

February 113
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P.E.P. for the Week of February 7-11/11- Valentine’s Kiss Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Morse Code kiss : Using a Morse code chart, use long and short kisses to spell out a message to your loved one and try to have them decipher it. Play Dirty Word Scrabble : Play Scrabble with your partner using dirty words or innuendos that will act out later that night. We used Ufile last year and will use it again this year.

February 113