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Meet a Reader | Megan from California

The Frugal Girl

I decided I was better off trading in the fancy car, but doubled down on poor car choices by getting a brand-new, completely unpractical sports car. Did you ever receive any financial education in school or from your parents? My parents did a really good job of providing me financial education. Not really.

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Calendar of Environmental Events Around the World

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

World Forestry Day – March 21 – The mission is to educate and inform people about the world’s forests and trees, and environmental sustainability. Save the Frogs Day – End of April – Save The Frogs Day is the world’s largest day of amphibian education and conservation action.

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Free Samples of Green Mountain Coffee, Cream of Wheat, Poise, and More!

Couponing 101

Here are your Friday Freebies: Free Sample of Green Mountain Fair Trade Coffee. Free Download of McGuffey Educational Readers and Spelling Book. I am once again hosting Freebie Friday over at Mom Advice this week! Amy has endless craft, organization, and homemaking ideas, so be sure to stop on over for a visit!

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How Your House or Business Can Invest in a Greener Planet

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Quite possibly the most important thing for us to do to ensure a greener planet in the long run is to educate our children, but you can’t do that if you’ve not educated yourself. Here we will look at how you can start to make a difference. Renewable energy.

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End World Hunger: 5 Simple Ways You Can Make a Difference

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

You can also shop online from thehungersite.com, ordering fair trade goods that are well priced, with proceeds also going to feed the hungry. There are numerous humanitarian organizations that send volunteers into areas to provide clean water, solar power and education about nutrition, farming, food production and marketing.

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Saving Money By Trying to Live a “Pioneer Lifestyle”

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

After seven years each straight of “higher” education (and all the student loans that go along with it), our husband/wife blogging team goal is to simply get back to broke. How to Save Money By Being a Jack of All Trades. Join us on our journey at www.brokeprofessionals.com. . “You’re on to something,&# I admitted.

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2015 World Vision Gift Catalog and Giveaway

Nicoles Nickels

Balinese Multi-Strand Necklace – This beautiful, draped beaded necklace is handmade by Balinese artisans in a project that helps children in Bali receive an education. $85. Each bracelet supports their families through fair trade practices. $85.

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