Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 29, 2011

Many thanks to Canadian Finance Blog for including my post, Skip the Gym, Sweat at Home Part 5 at the Canadian Finance Carnival #68. Lastly, thanks to Money Cactus for including Marie’s post, How to Bake Cheap Holiday Cookies and Bread in the Carnival of Personal Finance.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 12, 2011

Now without further adieu, I present you with the dozens of great reads written by Yakezie members and challengers alike this past week in our efforts to bring you timely insight on personal finance and lifestyle today. Personal Finance Whiz: Keynesian vs Hayekian Economics – The Solution To Our Recession?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 7, 2011

Many thanks to Afford Anything for including my post, How to Save Money on Baby Costs in the Carnival of Personal Finance. Also, thanks to 20’s Finance for including Briana’s post, 8 Ways to Stay Healthy During the Holidays in the Yakezie Carnival – Mighty Ducks Edition.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 14, 2013

Amy at Money Mishaps highlights the Airline Fees That Might Actually Be Worth Paying For just in time for your holiday travels. Sustainable PF from Sustainable Personal Finance writes about how Adopting Minimalist Principles to Save Money and Live Sustainability is possible.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 22, 2013

For many, the end of the year holiday shopping frenzy can override our saner, more thrifty selves. What should you wait to buy until after the holidays? Obviously, anything with decorations related to the holidays will most likely be reduced in price right after Christmas. Most claimed that the holiday sales were of no-name TVs.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 2, 2011

Not many – but by planning ahead now you might find ways to lessen the expenses you will face next month and use the annual experience as a teachable moment in your child’s personal finance education. Parents already know that back to school time is the second most expensive time of the year (right after the holidays).

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 10, 2013

I also serve on a Board that is ramping up full swing after the holidays which is leaving me with little time to catch my breath. 5 New Year’s Resolutions to Improve Your Finances The new year brings us another twelve months of infinite possibilities, another chance to turn our lives around. Hope you have a great weekend.

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For the Mommas

JANUARY 12, 2013

Today and tomorrow only, these Business and Finances Magazines are on sale. Kiplingers Personal Finance (1yrs: $6.99). Find More Deals: Hot Holiday Deals | Printable Coupons | Grocery & Drug Store Deals | . There is no coupon code needed, just add the magazine to your shopping cart. The Economist (1yrs: $59.99).

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For the Mommas

JANUARY 13, 2013

DailyWorth is a free daily personal finance email for women. Find More Deals: Hot Holiday Deals | Printable Coupons | Grocery & Drug Store Deals | . Looking to start planning for retirement or investing, check out Daily Worth. It delivers practical tips, empowering ideas, and the occasional kick in the pants.

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Nicoles Nickels

DECEMBER 22, 2012

Country Crock for the Holidays and Giveaway (Ends December 23). Think BJ’s For Fun Holiday Gifts and Giveaway (Ends December 23). Christian Personal Finance - 5 Kindles for Christmas Giveaway (Ends December 25). Try Beanitos for a Snack and Giveaway (Ends December 23). Here are this week’s top 10 giveaways.

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Koupon Karen

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Whether for birthdays, holidays, or knocking out weekly shopping, finding ways to save money without compromising treats and essentials offers welcome budget alleviation. Feel special benefitting before the masses thanks to insider status! Exclusivity keeps motivation high for perpetual deal hunting too.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 20, 2014

In the personal finance world, there’s a lot of discussion regarding “side hustles”, also known as extra income opportunities, side jobs, survival jobs, etc. Holidays and Occasions. You can only cut back on your expenses so much, but your earning potential is practically unlimited.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 20, 2011

Guest Post Author Bio: David Bakke enjoys living frugally in Atlanta and frequently shares his best financial tips and experiences on Money Crashers , an online resource ranked as one of the top personal finance blogs online. Frugally Festive: 6 Affordable Ways to Enjoy the Holidays. How I’m Inherently Frugal.

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For the Mommas

JANUARY 8, 2013

Discover why ID theft is more dangerous than ever, and discover today's most dangerous new threats -- including attacks targeting medical records, personal finance and online banking sites, the elderly, and military service members. Find More Deals: Hot Holiday Deals | Printable Coupons | Grocery & Drug Store Deals | .

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 19, 2013

They drove the 200 mile trip on holidays and birthdays to celebrate with us. I drop a bundle each year (both money and time) on my week long Grandma Rie’s Money Camp where I try to help the kids learn about and experience personal finance concepts. I only remember staying with them once without parents around.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 11, 2011

With Valentine’s Day making it’s appearance next week, I thought it would be fun to talk about the kissing part of the holiday. The Canadian Personal Finance Blog shares with us 10 lists he hopes none of us follow when it comes to our money management. Canadian Dream shares with us the stages of personal finance.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 4, 2016

Explain and demonstrate to them that it is to be used for essential items such as some of their school supplies, teacher’s gifts at holiday time, sports fees and etc as well as to continue to be used to make purchases, save or give. What is your take on allowances for kids?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 16, 2013

About the Author: Tony Standin is a personal finance writer who loves to save money, live an eco-friendly life, and enjoy time with his family. Seven Cheap Hobbies That You and Your Family Can Enjoy How to Have a Party Without Breaking The Bank Fun And Inexpensive Holiday Activities For The Whole Family Staycations Are For Suckers!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 1, 2012

How To Create Extra Holiday Money. In 2007, he sold his ecommerce website for $250,000 to a top Ebay Power Seller and since then has sold several niche sites for five figures each. You can read more about him and his work on his blog. Related posts: 5 Ways For Thrifty People To Make a Few Extra Dollars Online.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 13, 2012

Each year I try to help my kids teach their kids about personal finance. We have a week long Grandma Money Camp during which we have activities, games, books, movies and lessons about things related to personal finance. Making a garden stepping stone is not difficult or expensive, but does require some adult supervision.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

Most children only take from the family finances, instead of contributing to them. Back to school time can cost more than Holiday time. As a poor couple just starting out, with lots of relatives expecting Christmas gifts, we often dreaded the holidays. Most parents don’t think they have time to teach personal finance.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2012

After that, while you all primed and interested in personal finance, continue and read the awesome articles that were written across the web this week regarding personal finance and enhancing your lifestyle. Finance Fox : Reasons to Buy a Car in January – After the Holidays!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 8, 2011

I am talking about spring cleaning your finances and finding more ways you can save money. Today along with the great tips from my fellow personal finance bloggers, I am going to share with you six ways you can clean up your finances this season. We just came back from holidays and did just that.

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Motherhood Moments

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

billion on the holiday this year, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2023's Best Places for Valentine’s Day. Do you have any tips for how singles can get their finances relationship-ready? Taking time to improve your finances may lead to better romantic prospects.”

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 14, 2012

Take personal finances, for example; too many people over-think their finances, with the result that it all seems too hard. The more complicated your finances are, the harder it all seems. Simple finances work for you rather than against you, so it’s a win-win. We often seem to complicate things, don’t we?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 10, 2012

These days, if you spend any time on most personal finance blogs, one of the author’s main goals in life is spending less money on stuff and more money travelling. One of my personal goals in 2012 is to travel more. I want to use up all my holidays from work, as well as going on some random weekend road trips.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 21, 2011

Personal Finance by the Book shares with us the nuts and bolts of budgeting and how we can be best equipped to manage our money better. Bucksome Boomer tells us how we can revolutionize our finances when it comes to insurance. Sustainable Personal Finance tells us how we can make our own cleaning products.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 19, 2012

It’s not for paying bills, going on holidays or paying college fees; no matter how urgent these might be, they are not emergencies. Change Your Behaviour It has been said that personal finance is 20% knowledge and 80% behavior. If so, now is the time to review your knowledge, habits and behaviors around money and finances.

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Koupon Karen

APRIL 18, 2024

Disciplined usage of available voucher codes and coupons catalyzes positive personal finance outcomes. Follow Holiday Sale Calendars Seasonal sale events like Back to School, Black Friday , holiday sales, or Amazon Prime Day adhere to predictable annual schedules.

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