Prairie Eco-Thrifter
NOVEMBER 12, 2014
Food production in the United States has steadily increased as farmers used more and better equipment and materials to coax better yields from their fields. You may refuse to give credit or fail to put forth a great idea for fear it will be stolen. Would a never ending supply of cookies be as enjoyable as a limited supply?
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
NOVEMBER 11, 2012
It is so easy to accumulate stuff and sometimes so hard to get rid of it (sell it, give it away or even throw it away). Wouldn’t it be great if everyone who will give you a holiday gift this year could just find exactly what you want or need! Even more importantly, should you nudge people to give you want you really want or need?
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Couponing 101
APRIL 26, 2019
To celebrate the made-up food holiday, many restaurants and eateries are offering deals and some are even offering freebies. They are usually so silly and random, but if it gives companies a reason to give out cheap and/or free stuff, I’m all for it. The pretzel brand is giving away free snacks for a year to one person.
Motherhood Moments
JANUARY 20, 2023
A newborn baby cries to be fed because it’s the only way the baby knows how to get food from its mother. Emotional contagion gives love its magic. Crowds and parties are often places of emotional contagion, as psychological energy flows easily among people and most of us are not inoculated against it. Hutchison did his Ph.D.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
NOVEMBER 1, 2019
Journaling can give you a sense of closure for the day. However, many people thrive in the kitchen, due to a curiosity for experimentation and a general love of food. Cooking also has psychological benefits. One of the things that writing provides is a sense of flow attached to your thoughts, emotions, and creativity.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
OCTOBER 27, 2013
A relative of mine gradually lost income and assets over a 20 year period, having lifestyle downsizing forced on him multiple times and in multiple ways, from loss of cars all the way to loss of hot water for showering and money for food. Giving away money you need to survive. Planning ahead to project your needs is important.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
APRIL 17, 2012
Self confidence is having the ability, psychologically, to do the things we want to do. What I realized is that in order to increase your self esteem you need to give yourself a break. Remember your good points and work on your weaknesses; doing something positive towards increasing your confidence gives you a real boost.
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