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19 Articles to Help You Prepare for Back to School

Family Balance Sheet

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. 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

You can easily cut back on food waste by just buying fewer ingredients, or meal planning to use leftovers. Take It Easy On the Consumerism. The amount of food waste that goes on at this time of year is shocking. It doesn’t have to be inevitable, though. Don’t be one of those people!

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Repair, Don’t Replace

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Do you even remember when most people cooked their own meals instead of going out to eat? You can take an active role in changing our throw away society to one that produces less waste, and reduces consumerism. Those classes taught usable skills. Remember when trade schools abounded and more folks went to them than to college?

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How to Establish an Eco-Friendly Lifestyle at Home

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Involve the whole family in menu planning and meal preparation. Reuse and recycle – consumerism has taught us to throw away anything that is broken or that we no longer want or need. Cook at home using fresh ingredients – home-cooked food is generally healthier, more nutritious, less fattening and uses less energy.

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Having a Hard Time Getting By? 3 Budget Leaks You May Be Experiencing.

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

The average cost of a meal is around $3 across North America, meaning that you’d be saving $4.00 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. Do you have any idea how expensive this is?!

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