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What Makes a Saver?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

A smile or a word from a parent or teacher, seeing someone enjoying their savings, a chance combination of a happy conversation, a sun shiny day and an increased amount in the piggy bank – all may result in one child’s brain being wired towards the pleasure of saving. Included here is peer pressure.

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How To Get The Holiday Gifts You Really Want

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

You still don’t want yet another unwanted, unneeded thing to hide in the deep dark recess of your closet. Experiences can be written on coupons and given as a card – a coupon to have a phone conversation or come to visit in several months. Even if there is a ‘gift of giving’, you still have that house full of stuff.

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