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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. However, it is possible to have a greener Christmas, as well as find gifts that are a little more eco-friendly. Instead, focus on ways that you can give items that are inexpensive, personal, and eco-friendly to some degree.

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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. However, helping other people actually improves self-esteem and pride in oneself, as well as bringing happiness and that simple ‘feel-good’ sensation.

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Repair, Don’t Replace

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I’m guilty as well. I give away perfectly good electronics because they are ‘out of date’ – they don’t work with new software. Actually repairing a broken item yourself will give you a nice sense of accomplishment. What happens when your favorite pair of leather boots starts to lose it’s soul?

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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. Arabah gives you a sneak peek into what other families are doing to revolutionize their time around the family table as well as the tools you need to approach your mealtimes intentionally as well. The Heart of Simplicity by various authors.

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How Denim Can Be Bad For The Environment

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Most of us don’t give too much thought to where our clothes come from, often only concerned with price and style. Plus, it molds to your own body, giving you wear and tear in all the right places. Buying well-made, American-made denim jeans is one way I can make a difference, and hopefully you can too. Buy quality denim.

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How to Establish an Eco-Friendly Lifestyle at Home

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

This means that you are helping yourself when you live a more eco-friendly life, as well as the wider community and the planet. People lived happy and healthy lives before the advent of the huge range of cleaning products that currently adorn our supermarket shelves; their clothes, bodies and homes were perfectly clean as well.

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

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Well, I don’t know about you but this week has felt very long and tiring. 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. I do know others though that haven’t and they seem to be doing well too.

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