Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 30, 2013

If you pull just the surface of the weed, it will grow back and may even spread seeds which create a larger weed problem. How do you control weeds in your garden? Get Growing' If one sprouts up occasionally, make sure to catch it when it’s young and pull the weed from the root.

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

The post How to Save Money From Salary Without Sacrificing Your Lifestyle appeared first on Penny Pinchin' Mom. Learning how to save money from your salary without sacrificing your lifestyle is a skill worthy of an entire course subject in the most prestigious of schools. You can even add it to your emergency savings fund.

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

MARCH 11, 2024

The post How to Save Money Fast – My Top 20 Tips appeared first on Penny Pinchin' Mom. Munger so aptly puts it, learning how to save money fast is an education in and of itself. You need to know where the money is going before you can plan on how to plug the holes and use your income better. ” – T.T.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Farmers can either grow crops or keep livestock on the ground, both of which are in-demand businesses, so there’s less chance of default. How to Change your Financial Situation Fast The Different Types Of Business Loans 3 Different Ways to Plan for Your Family's Future Should You Risk Not Having Homeowner's Insurance?

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Motherhood Moments

MARCH 4, 2023

The earlier you start building up your nest fund, the more time you have to grow your money through compound interest. If you want to know how much you need to tuck away for retirement, some online calculators can help give you a ballpark figure based on factors like your current age, salary, and desired lifestyle.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 25, 2012

Organic farming is a sustainable method of growing crops and grazing meat animals without the use of toxic chemicals. The soils become so degraded that large quantities of artificial fertilizers, many based on petroleum, need to be added to make crops grow. Grow your Own . You can’t grow everything you eat but every bit helps.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 24, 2012

More and more people like myself are returning to the joy of growing vegetables, herbs and even eggs right in their own backyards. Admittedly, he has a huge garden of 1600 square feet but he was able to grow a huge $2,000 of vegetables in just one season! And don’t get me started on the sugar, salt and fat content of processed food!

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Koupon Karen

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Look for Second-Hand Items Babies grow quickly and outgrow their clothes and gear just as fast. After all, they grow up so fast! The post Baby Budgeting: How to Save for Your New Arrival appeared first on Koupon Karen. Try to account for everything: nappies, baby food, clothing, healthcare, and other essentials.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 15, 2014

Here are some ideas that may work for you: Grow a Garden. If you have a little plot of land, consider growing a garden. 10 Nifty Ways to Eat Organic on a Budget How to Garden Over Winter: Key Strategies for Success Using Nature’s Bounty How to Save Cash and Your Health With a Garden How to Grow Your Own Organic Vegetables.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 17, 2014

But as we grow older, marry, and have children, there is less and less time to spend with our friends. Be willing to change and grow. If you allow yourself to be open to new experiences, you’ll not only become a better friend, but you’ll grow and change as well. Keep in touch regularly. Get Healthy'

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Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 3, 2012

I didn't bother growing basil in my garden this year, because we always receive such large quantities from our CSA. How to Freeze Basil. I froze the last batch that we received to use later in the fall and winter when I make a lot of soups and casseroles. The basil leaves will turn black in the freezer.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 23, 2013

Most people have some idea about how to go about exercising their bodies but when asked about how to exercise your brain, they can be stumped. I can feel my fear slipping away as I grow in confidence every day.” Learning how to settle and silence all that chatter running around you mind takes strength and practice.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 8, 2017

I understand that plants thrive or wither depending on how you care for them. If you give the same care to you finances that you give your garden, both should grow. If your country has laws that allow seizure of personal property or laws that encourage excessive taxation, you will have trouble growing your finances.

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Saving Everyday

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Growing up, we didn’t have much. Before we dive into how to save money when traveling, it helps to MAKE extra money for your trip, and we’ve got a comprehensive post on ways to make extra cash. And that’s a wrap on our best tips on how to save money when traveling. We had some hard times, that’s for sure.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 9, 2013

Can I grow anymore here? Another consideration is whether or not there is room for you to grow at your current job. Don’t forget to consider whether or not you can grow as a person. 6 Steps for Creating a More Successful Career How to Quit Smoking Naturally Should You Be a Lifer at Your Job? What do you think?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 16, 2014

How to Find a CSA. How many CSAs are available to you depends on where you live. You pay the money upfront to help the farmer pay for seeds and growing his crops. We’ve used a variety of CSAs, and the difference between farms is often surprising. You also take a risk with the farmer. Have you used a CSA before?

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 23, 2023

But understanding how bull markets, bear markets and all conditions in between affect your portfolio — and how to handle them — is crucial to your long-term success. That, of course, begs the question: How can you determine the current stock market trend and identify when it begins to change?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 29, 2015

There are few healthier and better ways to save money than organically growing your own fruit and vegetables in your own garden. So if you’re interested in turning your garden-patch into a bowl of ripe produce, here’s how to start. Types of plants to grow. Preparing your garden. Maintenance.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 26, 2014

10 Nifty Ways to Eat Organic on a Budget There’s No Such Thing As Cheap Food How to Pick the Right CSA for Your Needs 5 Benefits of Organic Agriculture How to Grow Your Own Organic Vegetables. Get Healthy Go Frugal Go Green'

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 8, 2012

Here are some tips to help you understand how to make a relationship last. When effective communication is missing from a relationship, emotional distance can gradually creep in, causing the couple to grow apart. As you grow and the years pass, some changes are inevitable. Communication. You don’t have to always agree.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 2, 2012

The most important strategy for how to garden over winter is preparation as the weather starts to cool down. Some plants are suitable for growing indoors and this helps to bring the garden inside during the colder winter months. Your climate is the main factor in how to garden over winter. If so, how did it go?

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Koupon Karen

JANUARY 31, 2024

Encourage them to view setbacks as opportunities to learn and grow, emphasizing that mistakes are a natural part of the learning journey. The post How to Cultivate a Lifelong Love for Learning in Your Children appeared first on Koupon Karen.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 26, 2014

Sure, Chicago and the surrounding suburbs can be ridiculously expensive, but we learned how to cut costs. We learned how to stretch our money in Chicago, and we were fairly good at it. If, like us, you’re planning on relocating or just have, consider these tips to learn how to live frugally in your new location.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

If you need to find some wiggle room in your budget, or combat the rising grocery prices, or maybe make room for your family’s growing appetites, take a look at the following list and see what changes you can make to reduce what you’re spending on groceries…and still eat really well! How to Save Money on Groceries.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 26, 2013

Much has been written about the importance of setting goals to achieve success but I think it is also an important strategy when wondering how to make life better for yourself. To improve your life you need to know what is important to you, what things you want to achieve and how you are going to go about achieving them.

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Couponing 101

APRIL 30, 2013

Head on over to The Thrifty Couple to learn how to grow your own pineapples from leftover pineapple tops. Daily Frugal Tip: Grow Your Own Pineapples is a post from Couponing 101. Here’s a cool idea! You can do this indoors or outdoors! I’m anxious to try this one out. Have you ever tried this?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 30, 2012

How to Shop for Furniture at Thrift Stores Thrift stores are for more than just clothing, and they are great places to find used furniture for cheap. Cutting Costs and Buying Used Clothes Buying used clothes can be a great way to save money, especially if you have rapidly growing children. Americans historically have not haggled for.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 26, 2012

Make use of this wonderful garden asset like us by learning how to make your own compost. Or if you want to build one, check out my friend Jeff’s post on how to make your own compost bin from scratch. By using these tips on how to make your own compost you too can reap the same rewards as I have in your garden.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 3, 2015

Here’s How How To Get More Out of an Internship How to Leave a Job on Good Terms The post How to Get Better References appeared first on Prairie Eco-Thrifter. Get Growing' 7 Ways to Follow Up After a Job Interview Keeping it Together After a Car Crash Want to Impress Your New Boss?

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Motherhood Moments

JUNE 23, 2023

Your kids grow up fast, WonderDads provides everything a Dad needs to go above and beyond during the childhood years. Being a Dad is hard and he shouldn't waste time trying to search for resources, life lessons, how-to guides, or things to do with their kids. WonderDads is the only subscription he'll need as a Dad.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 4, 2012

If you put a certain percent of your earnings into a savings account, then that fund will grow linearly as well (well, it will grow a little bit, but at what rate, 0.25%??)! Every week, the job pays exactly the same amount as it did the week before. With passive income, earnings are exponential.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 29, 2011

When you decide to make it a point to invest in a sustainable manner, you have to figure out how to research the best green investments. I created a youtube video on how to find the annual statement if you are not sure where to start. How do you research individual stocks? This post was written by Latisha. .

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 17, 2018

The post How to Take the Stress Out of Job Hunting appeared first on Prairie Eco-Thrifter. Once you know what kind of things are likely to make you feel uncomfortable, you can come up with strategies to handle these moments more proactively.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 11, 2016

I wanted them to get a better understanding of just how multitudinous the career choices are out there (and will be in the future with new jobs surfacing all the time). How did you end up in your current career? The post How to Pick A Career appeared first on Prairie Eco-Thrifter.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 10, 2011

How To Use Investing Ratios. For the long term investor, you will want to look for a price to sales that is steady or growing. The retention ratio measures how much of earnings are being plowed back into the company. The payout ratio, conversely, measures how much of earnings are being paid out as dividends.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 24, 2015

I’m starting to grow an indoor herb garden, but I also want to be able to grow certain vegetables, even though I’m in an apartment. Our apartment has a balcony and I’ve been formulating a plan for growing a few things when spring comes around. This is where the balcony container garden comes in handy.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 8, 2011

Rising grocery costs have encouraged more people to grow their own food. The growing population is putting an increasing amount of pressure on food sources and environmental factors such as soil degradation, water shortages (e.g. Now that you’re clued-up on the benefits, why not start growing your own fruit and vegetables at home?

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