Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 24, 2013

Check out Jennifer’s post at Broke-Ass Mommy about her techniques for curbing that pesky consumerism itch. How to re-use common items. Energy-saving software for an eco-friendly office. If so, don’t miss Jeremy’s post at Modest Money about learning to live on one income. Feeling the need to spend? PET Archives.

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Fridays Life Insurance Insurance Consumerism 165

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Many of us throw the broken or outdated item out. I used to darn my family’s socks, but now don’t. I give away perfectly good electronics because they are ‘out of date’ – they don’t work with new software. Use it up, wear it out, make it do or do without”. I’m guilty as well.

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Repairs San Francisco Radios Garage 214

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 18, 2011

We found a system that worked for both of us. Consumerism Commentary asks us if we are better off than our parents ? Personal Finance by the Book tells us how negotiating can put us on top. I have used this tactic in the past and it really does work. 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

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. Play Dirty Word Scrabble : Play Scrabble with your partner using dirty words or innuendos that will act out later that night. We used Ufile last year and will use it again this year.

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February Finance Personal Finance Money 113