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5 Economic Assumptions We (still) Make That Won’t Always Be True

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

While this may be true on the most basic level, a time could come when your house could be without electricity for extended periods – causing you to make drastic adjustments to your life style. Weather, war, and economic failures can have significant impact on our personal lives. Would we still have had the economic failure?

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Control Your Bagworms – Economically and Organically

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Canadian readers may not have to deal with this pest, but those in the US do – especially in the midwest. Come May, the hungry little larvae are going to be crawling out and nibbling on your trees! From May through August or early September, those larvae are feeding, growing and enlarging their bags as they grow.

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Money Matters: How to Prepare Your Finances for a Recession

Motherhood Moments

As Americans assess their financial situations following a challenging year, several economic signs — including continued high interest rates and lingering inflation — are still warning of a possible recession sometime in 2023. An emergency fund is vital regardless of the larger economic climate. Prepare for the unexpected.

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The Economics of Selecting Vacation Days

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Monday, May 28. Use them to your advantage. Monday, January 2*. New Year’s Day. Monday, January 16. Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. Monday, February 20**. President’s Day. Memorial Day. Wednesday, July 4. Independence Day. Monday, September 3. Monday, October 8. Columbus Day. Monday, November 12. Veterans Day.

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How To Save Money on Organic Food | Kitchen Economics Link-Up

Family Balance Sheet

During the May-November harvest season, we receive a weekly share of produce. Welcome to the Kitchen Economics Link Up ~ Cost Cutting Tips to Help You Save Money in the Kitchen. Some CSAs might require the members to volunteer hours on the farm in return for the produce. Do you have any tips for saving money on organic food?

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Ten Paper Products To Cross Off Your Grocery List | Kitchen Economics Link Up

Family Balance Sheet

From May-October, we eat outside on the patio for many meals and it would be so easy to use paper plates each time. Welcome to the Kitchen Economics Link Up ~ Cost Cutting Tips to Help You Save Money in the Kitchen. Skip the sandwich bags and use re-usable containers in your lunch tote. You save money and resources.

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Can’t Afford Private School? It May Not Matter.

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

According to the latest study by the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Program for International Student Assessment (PISA), randomly selected 15 year old students in America are almost average compared to counterparts in 70 participating countries. Just average.

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