Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 18, 2011

We are also working on planning our trip to Asia. We have had some kinks with our itinerary and corresponding flights so we have be trying to plan a route that works with the flight patterns. Last night we were up late trying to finalize a plan that would work. Managing Money. I wasn’t managing my money very well.

February 113

February Debt Finance Personal Finance 113

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.

Economical 207

Economical Consumerism Green Reuse 207

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2011

Here are the interesting reads floating around cyberspace this week: Money Management. 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. Money Crush tells us the secret to success. What do you think?

January 113

January Personal Finance Green And Frugal Finance 113

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 11, 2011

Managing Money. The Canadian Personal Finance Blog shares with us 10 lists he hopes none of us follow when it comes to our money management. Me, I am between strategic spending and earning more money. Cash Flow Sherpas share with us two quick ways we can keep more money in our pockets. Where are you at?

February 113

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? 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.

Budgeting 245

Budgeting Budget May Lunch 245

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 24, 2012

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. So you see, it’s not our fault that we impulse buy and spend money on things we don’t really need.

Money 213

Money Activism Credit Debt 213

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 29, 2013

Let’s begin at the top and work our way through the manufacturing, consuming, and disposal of a pair of denim jeans. Forget putting in the work to make the jeans our own; we want them to come that way from the store. How we spend our money on consumable goods should match the things we are concerned about in life.

Clothes 197

Clothes Clothing Cycle Consumerism 197