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How To Haggle For A Bargain

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

With the added expenses involved with raising a child, I was forced to find ways to make my paycheck go as far as possible every month. I always use the example of big ticket items like furniture and electronics. If they tell me it is not currently on sale, I will politely ask to speak with a manager and ask them the same questions.

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6 Reasons Why Gold has a Bright Future

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Unlike gold, currencies, treasuries and other securities that countries sell, are prone to political chaos. Since gold is used in production of jewelleries and electronics, it makes the gold price stable. Investors have continually found gold to be a safe haven during political and economic tensions around the world.

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7 Health Tips to Boost Your Everyday Wellness

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I was surprised at how much better I have felt in the past few months (sans a disappointing three-week illness, but that was out of the ordinary), thanks to making a few health changes. The good news is that you can prevail — as long as you make your changes in baby steps. Eat Healthier Foods . Get Better Sleep .

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Music Minute - Ants on a Log: Make it Myself

Motherhood Moments

Ants on a Log’s third full-length album “Make it Myself” is full of clever songs encouraging children to think creatively about the challenges they can take on themselves. The songs ask questions like, what can we make instead of buy? How can we grow our emotional skills? Who can we stand up for?

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The Green Option That Saves You Money: Paper Magazines vs Digital

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

There has always been a plethora of magazine titles to choose from, whatever your age, interests and politics. Of course, the end user needs to power up their computer or other electronic device to read the magazine but this amount of energy is miniscule by comparison to what is used in the production of the printed version.

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Experience Based Graduation Gifts

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

While money, electronics, a special book or clothing are all welcomed, an experienced based gift might provide special insight into their future for your young graduates. Help your graduates understand some of the life choices they can make by exposing them to different job choices. Tour de jobs. and help them figure out how to apply.

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Additional Income Needed: Work for Others or Yourself?

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Two common business ventures on the Internet are money-making blogs and affiliate programs. Remember: You are considering your own business to make money—not throw it out the door. Your business has an electronic storefront, not a terrestrial one. Your objective is to tip the budget balance in your favor after all.

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