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The Benefits of Buying Local

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Many multi-national companies have noticed the trend to local shopping and have developed their own smaller “local” enterprises to cash in on this trend. We also buy Canadian grown fruit when we grocery shop. Talking to the sellers will uncover just how ‘local’ the goods are.

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My Word for 2019

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It’s been a trend every January and I’ve always found it interesting to read how other people have come up with their one word. She made me think a lot about things I can do to reduce unnecessary waste in my life and home from changing how I grocery shop to rethinking one-use plastics and other non-recyclables that I encounter.

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Smartphone Apps That Save You Money!

Saving Cents With Sense

The rise of mobile technology has led to another, cost-effective trend: money-saving apps. These work well for grocery shopping, especially for stores that price match. Our Groceries Shopping List: iPhone, Android, Blackberry. Here are our top picks for smartphone apps that really will save you money.

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