Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 10, 2013

When you are mindful of what is happening with your money, you are far more likely to make decisions that matter to you. Paying attention to where the money comes from, as well as where it is going, can help you keep tabs on the situation, and ensure that you only spend money on items that are important to you. Get Healthy'

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Couponing 101

JANUARY 6, 2015

It’s a new year. You’re motivated, pumped, ready to make some changes in your life. You’ve heard all about the benefits of living on a budget: naming every dollar, controlling your money, using the envelope system, and being on the same page with your spouse. But how do you get started?

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Saving Cents With Sense

DECEMBER 18, 2013

The New Year is right around the corner, have you thought about what resolutions you plan to make? If one of your goals is to save more money, you have come to the right place! Stick around Saving Cents With Sense all year for tips to help you stretch your budget. All opinions are 100% mine. All rights reserved.

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 18, 2019

Updates on our Debt Freedom Plan over the years: Our Original Debt Freedom Plan – written in March 2014. Happy New Year’s 2019: In January 2019, we were down to one final non-mortgage loan, so we created just one financial goal for the year—-to pay off that last non-mortgage debt by December.

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Debt 2019 Financial Goals Emergency Fund 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 31, 2012

Whether you are setting goals for the new year, or whether you just want to continue to improve yourself, here are 6 tips for setting better goals: Choose Something That Matters. Think about what success will look like, and you will have more motivation to stick with your goals, and make them happen. Use Positive Language.

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For the Mommas

JANUARY 3, 2011

“Being intentional with our money turns emergencies into inconveniences.&#. Not having the money to cover an unexpected bill, just turns into a series of robbing Peter to pay Paul. Amy’s emergency fund saved her — when her heater went out on New Years Eve. It is so very true. It becomes an ugly cycle.

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Nicoles Nickels

JANUARY 4, 2012

So to help your family get back on track and start the New Year off right, we have just the solution for you! Money Matters; The optional point system teaches children three important lessons for managing money; earning, spending and saving.” But try to print them in color, they are much more fun like that!

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Kids and Family Motivation Re-use Goals 40

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 11, 2016

I’ve tried to exercise on and off over the years, but I always get burnt out and NEVER had any fun. So the idea of starting to work out to lose weight did not motivate me, but after the initial cleanse helped me lose some weight, I was motivated to change the way I eat to lose weight.

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Food and Drink The Biggest Loser Lunch Lunches 40

Nicoles Nickels

JANUARY 2, 2013

I received the following 8 new workout videos from Lionsgate Home Entertainment! These are perfect for my New Year’s Resolution which is to start exercising! I would much rather do a video so I don’t have to leave the house and pay money for a gym or deal with the weather and darkness so early in the morning.

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Entertainment The Biggest Loser Fitness Video 55

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2012

Thinking about saving money, traveling the world, investing in the market, or starting a new job? If Pa had known about the futures market he could have made money selling a futures contract. Short term investing, even for just one year, seems like a complete crap shoot to me. Just how much money did that save me?

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Credit Cards Credit Finance Personal Finance 220

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 7, 2013

David at My Two Dollars proves that you can find good bargains that are worth the money at the dollar store. If you are new to PET or haven’t gotten a chance to read all the articles in the past, here are few archives you might enjoy. Getting Motivated to Save. Staying Healthy Saves You Money. PET Archives.

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