Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 23, 2012

Now that the holiday season is underway, it’s probably a little difficult to scale back the consumerism. These make great gifts that can be environmentally friendly, as well as consumable so that they aren’t cluttering up the homes of your friends and relatives. Know What You are Buying.

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Giving Holiday Gifts Recycle 202

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 21, 2011

Prominent scientists have written about the dangers of continuing the rate of development and growth of consumerism-driven societies, but their warnings have largely fallen on deaf ears. If you can do this at home, in your neighborhood, at the local schools and at work, think how great your contribution will be to the planet.

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Economical Consumerism Green Reuse 207

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 10, 2011

Here are a few ideas to cultivate a more eco-friendly atmosphere – and save money – around your home. If you happen to have an extensive library of DVD’s at home, consider donating them to the library so others can live a little bit thriftier as well. Avoid Consumerism. Save on Entertainment. In the U.S.,

Green 185

Green Rent Library Green And Frugal 185

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 30, 2013

Combine errands, use public transportation, pump up the air in your bike tires, or try to telecommute one day a week from home. No one person or small family needs four bathrooms, five televisions, multiple cars, a vacation home, and an RV. But we all can eat a little less, don’t you think? Drive less. Avoiding flying when possible.

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Consumerism Environmental Movement Green Reuse 183

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 11, 2011

You see, it doesn’t matter how you decide to celebrate it, whether you stay at home or go out, but one thing is for sure…kissing. Kisses are collected either on delivery to the grocery cart, or later at home. Consumerism Commentary talks about financial motivation for getting in shape. Where are you at?

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February Finance Personal Finance Money 113

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 18, 2011

Consumerism Commentary asks us if we are better off than our parents ? We have more stable careers, we have no debt (other than our mortgage), and we own a home. A few years ago my credit took a bit of a hit. I wasn’t managing my money very well. One of the things that worked well for me was negotiating with the creditors.

February 113

February Debt Finance Personal Finance 113

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 5, 2014

per lunch if you just brought something at home (and I’d say that is a pretty elaborate lunch). 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. At $7 per lunch out, that sets you back by $28.00.

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Budgeting Budget May Lunch 245

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 29, 2013

Most people on earth probably have a pair of jeans or two at home. You pay the price, bring them home, and wear them for a little while until either that wash, destruction pattern, or cut goes out of style… or they fall apart because the denim is so thin. Now, what about the environmental issues? Go Green'

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Clothes Clothing Cycle Consumerism 197

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. The hormones cut in, emotions take over and before we know it, we have bought something else to clutter our home or closet. I know I have and when I asked a few friends, they all admitted to the same thing.

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Money Activism Credit Debt 213