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How to Motivate Yourself to Clean your House

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

If you are one of the millions who hate doing housework then read on to discover just how to motivate yourself to clean your house. Here are some of the strategies I implemented to make housework, well, not exactly enjoyable, but certainly helped me be motivated to do what was needed. Mind you, sometimes lunch wasn’t till after 2.00

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Thankful Thursday | This is where I’m supposed to be

The Frugal Girl

(Quote from Taylor, Lynn, and Bartlett: Fundamentals of Nursing: The Art and Science of Person-Centered Care, Tenth Edition) that I didn’t drop out of school* There were some times in 2021 when I seriously considered giving up on my dream. I’m busy and it’s a lot of work, but I am delighted to be a full-time student. *Ok,

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Please Welcome Another New Staff Writer- Crystal

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

She started blogging in early 2010 and is now blogging full time. Hearing the stories of other’s triumphs in this area are very inspiring and motivating for me. Please join me in welcoming Crystal from Budgeting in the Fun Stuff to the PET team. Crystal is from Houston, Texas and lives with her husband and two dogs.

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5 Reasons Why You Should Blog Even If You Don’t Make Money From It

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I am in awe of those who make a full-time living from their blogs and even have to higher assistants so they don’t have to work 80 hours a week themselves keeping their blogs running. Therefore, in a secondary way, my blog has helped me generate a part-time income every month to supplement my husband’s full-time income.

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4 Simple Productivity Hacks That Actually Work

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

A few years ago, I really struggled with productivity – particularly when I was in school and working full time. When you finish them, they will provide a “small win”, which is very motivating to keep going. I’m generally a very productive person, but I wasn’t always this way.

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How to Take the Stress Out of Job Hunting

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Sometimes, particularly when you feel as though things aren’t going your way, you might need a support system that you can fall back on to keep you motivated. For instance, could you sell your services part-time as a graphic designer while you look for a more reliable full-time position? 5. Know Your Triggers.

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Parenting Pointers - Discipline Mistakes That Parents Often Make

Motherhood Moments

Being engaged and motivated to enforce the rules that are important for your family is a full-time job. There are two good ways to address disciplinary inconsistency: parental diligence and communication. For parents, being consistent is hard and demanding. But consistency makes children feel safe.

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