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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. These are gifts that don’t require additional resources, and they can be personal and fun in nature. However, it is possible to have a greener Christmas, as well as find gifts that are a little more eco-friendly.

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Live Green and Get More Green in Your Wallet

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

As the readers of Prairie EcoThrifter know: money, or lack thereof, is driving many people to become more frugal. Another way to save money – explore your local library’s connections for books on tape or eBooks – downloading these from your libraries’ resource or website could save a bundle. Save on Entertainment. In the U.S.,

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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 ? We are co-hosting a bday party for a dear friend of mine this Saturday and we are in charge of all the food. Therefore the last couple days have been spent planning the menu and the groceries. Tomorrow we will start the cooking. We are also flood planning. How about you?

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

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Put an ice cube in your mount until your mouth becomes cold. Remover the cube and plant a big kiss on your partner. It is sure to send a thrilling chill. Electric shock kiss : Shuffle your feet furiously on carpet until they become quite warm. When you both have an electric charge, lean over and slowly aim for each other’s lips.

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