Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 17, 2013

Many of us throw the broken or outdated item out. I used to darn my family’s socks, but now don’t. Use it up, wear it out, make it do or do without”. Do you enjoy making old things new again? What happens when your favorite pair of leather boots starts to lose it’s soul? I’m guilty as well.

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Repairs San Francisco Radios Garage 214

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 21, 2011

According to Wikipedia, “sustainable living is a lifestyle that attempts to reduce an individual’s or society’s use of the earth’s natural resources” Lester R. Gradually, though, we are becoming aware that there are limits to which humans can use the natural resources of our planet. Definitions .

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Economical Consumerism Green Reuse 207

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 15, 2011

This week, Flexo at Consumerism Commentary shares his thoughts on this matter. When you set goals, think about the positive change in the world you want to make or how you want to affect the people around you. Money is simply a tool, and like any tool, it can be used for either good or evil purposes. Money is not a goal.

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Money Personal Finance Goals Consumerism 124

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 17, 2011

The good news is that many of the changes you can make will also save you money and may even help you live a healthier lifestyle. Processed food uses vast amounts of energy in its production, making it an unsustainable commodity. Reduce your carbon footprint – and save money at the same time.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 30, 2013

Most of the time I never really think about it, it’s just the word I use to describe myself when discussing my interests. But lately, this word is thrown around without much concern over how it is used, and some version of it is showing up in the advertising and marketing of goods and services that are actually anything but “environmental.”.

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Consumerism Environmental Movement Green Reuse 183

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2011

Normally, I try to stay strict with our routine so things don’t pile up, but sometimes these small adjustments can make all the difference in getting through the week. Flexo from Consumerism Commentary asks us if we should combine money with our spouses ? Moolanomy asks us what we do with our unwanted gift cards ?

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January Personal Finance Green And Frugal Finance 113

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 18, 2011

I also find that setting goals makes a difference. Beating Broke tells us how we can improve our credit score by adding positive information. We found a system that worked for both of us. Consumerism Commentary asks us if we are better off than our parents ? We need to use credit to have a good score.

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February Debt Finance Personal Finance 113

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 11, 2011

With Valentine’s Day making it’s appearance next week, I thought it would be fun to talk about the kissing part of the holiday. 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. On the high note, pounce and pucker.

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February Finance Personal Finance Money 113

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 5, 2014

Do you make enough money to cover your mortgage or rent, groceries, transportation, and other essential expenses, but find yourself on a treadmill of not being able to save? Think about everything you could use $1536 per year on. Buying Stuff You Don’t Need or Use. Many people are, and you’re not alone. Brown Bagging.

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Budgeting Budget May Lunch 245

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 29, 2013

Denim, which, according to Wikipedia comes from “the name of a sturdy fabric called serge, originally made in Nîmes , France, by the André family,” is a cotton twill textile woven into a rugged fabric we make into jeans and other denim clothing. Most of it is produced in Asia, and it is traditionally colored blue with indigo dye.

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Clothes Clothing Cycle Consumerism 197

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 24, 2012

We are all guilty of making decisions that aren’t in our best interest; it’s just human nature, I guess. So it figures that we also make decisions around money that impact negatively on our financial security. The consumerism of the current financial climate drives us to acquire more and more ‘stuff’, whether we really need it or not.

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Money Activism Credit Debt 213

Finally Frugal

FEBRUARY 5, 2011

I already use about 20% of what is in my closet, and a project like this could help me to cull the items that are simply taking up space. so I'm making a dent, but I want to try to create a more minimalist wardrobe with quality items that I actually like and will wear. This is more like it!

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