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Friday Links – Garden Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

It really is a great feeling to grow your own food. We have multiple veggies on the list that we are growing but a few include bok choy, broccoli cabbage, carrots, peppers, and tomatoes. Psychological Tips for Successful Stock Investing. We are heading out to our little farm this weekend to plant our veggies.

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Why I Use Cash

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

White in 5 Times you should always pay cash , seems to think that for the most part, you should pay cash to help out the little guy – so they don’t get hit up with all the credit card processing fees, or so the waiter can have his tip today. You have a psychological advantage. I have other reasons. It keeps me from spending more.

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4 Hobbies for Adulthood

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

The process of trying out a new hobby can be an enjoyable experience in its own right, even if it doesn’t stick in the long run. Putting your hands in the dirt and nurturing different plants to grow in different environments fulfills a primal instinct that goes beyond just filling your time. Cooking also has psychological benefits.

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3 Moves that Can Hurt Your Career

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I chose to study Psychology because it was interesting – but had no clue as to what (if any) career opportunities it would yield for me. Growing up in the 1950′s and 60′s, I was taught to be polite, revere my elders and don’t make waves. As many do, I started college because it was the expected next step.

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Book Nook - Emotions Don’t Think: Emotional Contagion in a Time of Turmoil

Motherhood Moments

There is no doubt that emotional contagion is the greatest emotional process humans can experience, with love being communicated through its power. So, the emotions spread like wildfire, and grow and magnify through contagion. at the University of Ottawa, and practiced psychology in Manitoba, Alberta and Ontario.

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Parenting Pointers: Peaceful Parenting

Motherhood Moments

It isn’t owned by any culture or background, it’s the method of parenting that proves to be the most effective, based on scientific studies and our growing understanding of child and brain development. Although this method of parenting looks similar to non-western approaches to parenting, Peaceful Parenting is beyond space and time.

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4 Tips For The Beginning Dividend Investor

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Use Dividend Reinvestment Plans (DRIPs) to automatically reinvest your dividends so that your portfolio grows at a faster rate. Also, before you sell an investment, go through the same process. Figure out how much you can invest each month, and then use that amount to purchase dividend stocks. Increase the amount you invest as you can.

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