Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 14, 2013

Things at work are still insane and it has been taking it’s toll on other parts of my life. This weekend I am going to do my due diligence at working on our trip planning and catching up with blogging activities. Well, I have to officially say I am exhausted again. I have officially run out of fuel. Looking to buy a home?

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Motherhood Moments

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Almost 1 in 5 Americans think a Valentine’s Day gift is worth going into credit card debt. Bad Credit Might Keep You Single. Around half of Americans would not marry someone with a bad WalletScore or bad credit. Why are men more likely to think that buying a Valentine’s Day gift is worth going into credit card debt?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 10, 2013

I have started a new job at work which is great but also very overwhelming as I still need to keep up doing my old job until my replacement is hired and trained. Working to build your emergency fund? If so, don’t miss YourFinancesSimplified’s guest post about whether or not student loan debt can hurt your credit score.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

My travel a330 (Photo credit: Wikipedia). We drive everywhere, so I am not sure how this strategy would work for air travel.). How to Save on Food Costs When Traveling Thrifty Ways to Save on Travel Staycations Are For Suckers! Ways to Save on Travel Without Using Rewards Credit Cards Saving Money on Food While On the Road.

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 12, 2015

Because my office is in the dining room, keeping it tidy is a must and something that I’m always working on. Check your Credit Report. It is good idea to review your credit report periodically to check for any fraudulent activity, such as identity theft. This post is linked to Thrifty Thursday. photo credit.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 20, 2012

You need to be comfortable with total strangers living in your home for this to work for you though. I have house sat for numerous family members and it has worked out great. Once you are living and working overseas, it is a simple matter to explore the surrounding area and even neighboring countries.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 6, 2012

So, are you going to work with me to try and end world hunger? How to Use a Credit Card to Save the World. 5 Ways For Thrifty People To Make a Few Extra Dollars Online. These 5 ways to end world hunger will cost you little but will have a huge effect on those who don’t enjoy three meals a day. I hope so. .

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 21, 2015

We paid down mostly student loans, vehicles and business credit card debt ( we already own a home outright ). It would be hard to have the laid back life we envisioned with both of us working frantically just to pay bills (mostly made of debt.) Funny how that works. So I work the budget and spreadsheets. I am the nerd.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2021

If you are self-employed, work for a company or in an industry that is unstable, or maybe you or someone in your family has medical issues, you might want to save 6-12 months of expenses. Now that we’ve paid off six figures of non-mortgage debt , we are working on saving 6 months’ expenses and maybe even more.

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Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 130

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

If you are self-employed, work for a company or in an industry that is unstable, or maybe you or someone in your family has medical issues, you might want to save 6-12 months of expenses. If you find yourself hitting the drive thru on your way to work, start making your breakfast and brewing your coffee at home. Pretty nails and toes?

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Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 31, 2012

Disappointed in herself for not winning her doctorate, recovering from an injury caused by an attack in the service and suffering from the rejection of a divorce, she could not bring herself to look for work. Get Laid Off From Work. For 12 years she worked as an assistant to research scientists – continuing to live with her parents.

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Saving With Shellie

JANUARY 14, 2011

That works out to about $.90 Thanks Thrifty Couple! ). FREE $10 Credit to No More Rack. There is a great deal on baby wipes beginning today at Babies R Us. Babyganics Baby Wipes (400ct) will be on sale for $10 and buy one get one free! 90 for a 72ct tub of wipes. Wipes at less than $1 is a stock up opportunity for me.

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Babies R Us Baby Thrifty DVDs 55

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 21, 2012

Moving when you’re young and looking for work almost always sucks because you are rarely moving toward a desirable location. ” Jacob from Dwindling Debt asks Do Overdraft Chargers Affect Your Credit. Scott Skyles from mortgage1a.com asks How Does a Reverse Mortgage Work? , Can buying new ever be cheaper than buying used?”

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 11, 2011

The one who finds the item gets credit toward one kiss. My hubby and I had to work hard at finding a balance when we first hooked up since we had different views on some things. Since we have made a plan that works for both of us, things run much smoother and we are both happy. Just in time for tax season in Canada.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

The topic was ‘ What did today’s millionaires do to be thrifty before they earned their millions?” Me: What do you think of the mass move towards thriftiness in today’s twenty and thirty-something crowd? Me: What else do you recall doing to be thrifty? Peggy: Well, we did everything ourselves.

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Frugal Luxuries

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

In fact, it was Terri's long-standing "Frugal Fridays", "Thrifty Thursday" and " Frugal Week " posts that have inspired me to create my own ongoing accountability list by way of this and future posts celebrating the Art of Frugality. (Of Note: Oil based primer and paint do NOT work well on cardboard as they don't dry well.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 8, 2011

t Paydown Your Credit Cards. Crystal presents 5 Credit Card Mistakes You Want to Avoid. Credit cards can be a great tool but these mistakes are all too common. Avoid them and you’ll do fine in the world of credit. Glen Craig presents Credit Cards for Excellent Credit. Save Money this Spring: #2.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 30, 2011

Outside of my blogging life, I work full time as a magazine editor/designer for a large national company and I also teach part-time at a local University. I don’t allow myself to have credit card debt, so I have to have the cash to back up all my purchases. My name is Denise, from The Single Saver. I Like Having Nice Things.

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Coupons Do Work

MARCH 21, 2015

oz wyb M&M''S Chocolate Candies, 9 oz or Larger; Maximum Value of $2.09, No Cash or Credit Back, DND - 2-15-15 RP - (exp. Thrifty Ice Cream, 16 oz - $2.00 1 Era Detergent, 25 oz or Larger; Excludes Trial and Travel sizes, Limit 4 like coupons per household per day, No Cash or Credit Back - 2-15-15 RP - (exp. 2/$4.00 (or $2.29

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