Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 19, 2014

This way, you’re far less likely to double book yourself and making it official may be just the motivation you need to get more serious about your exercise plans. Can you arrange to work out with a like-minded friend? Set yourself smaller, realistic goals and you’re less likely to get frustrated and lose motivation.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 17, 2018

It’s easy to lose hope, particularly when money is tight and you’re desperate to find a new job, but it’s important not to let the strain of the experience get to you. At the same time, you’ll need to make sure that you compare your options online using sites like Readies.co.uk 2. Stay Organized.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 9, 2021

Dave Ramsey has a plan and it has worked for millions of people. At that time, our kids were 8 & 6, and now they’re both teenagers and wrapping up ninth & seventh grades. It took us six long years from the time we made this plan a priority. Currently, we’re working on steps 6, 7, and 8 simultaneously.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 12, 2013

But even though I don’t have a direct weight loss experience I do have experience using a journal for muscle gain… And. A journal gives you a possibility to write down your thoughts, and also to say something about your mood when you’re on a diet / weight loss workout / or both. Where weight means muscle.

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Couponing 101

APRIL 12, 2020

Cleaning teaches kids valuable skills that they can use for the rest of their lives. While they may seem like mundane tools to grownups, kids might see them as fun new possessions they are eager to use. Work as a Team. You’ve probably heard the saying “teamwork makes the dream work.” That’s right!

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Coupons Do Work

MARCH 6, 2016

You can and these are legit ways — -AND a great way to get motivated to get-in-shape! To place a bet, just choose how much weight you want to lose, how long you think it will take to do it.and how much money you’re willing to bet. The 10% Transformer games work much the same way, but they last for six months.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

Today, we’re going to help you sort through some of this information and make an informed decision about what business school is right for you. . And then there’s the fully online degree—convenient, certainly, as you can study at the times that work best for you and at a pace that’s suited to your own learning needs.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 21, 2012

If you’re anything like me, you’ve most likely found yourself sucked into the wonderful world of Pinterest at least once. Whether you’re spending minutes or hours pinning photos of your favorite meals, outfits or vacation destinations, there is a wealth of money-saving knowledge floating around on those boards.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 17, 2013

I don’t like the feeling of not being able to keep up and/or not having the energy to do the things I like, like working out. I am not quite sure how I am going to keep things up at work but I will find a way. I wouldn’t mind normally, but I really could use a weekend to catch my breath. And then there is the blog.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 19, 2013

I remember getting a quarter for every E (excellent work) and although I never had to pay it, there was a penalty for any grade below average. Parents who object to paying for grades feel that their students are expected to study hard and shouldn’t have to be motivated by money to do so. It worked for us.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 20, 2023

There are ways to reduce the costs by pursuing scholarships, starting at a community college, and working while studying. We used the snowball method to pay off our non-mortgage debts. However, I will re-focus on my meal planning/grocery shopping routine to try to get this number down. College is crazy expensive right now.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 21, 2014

I made some huge change to my health in the past six-eight months that I didn’t even know where possible for me, and since then, I’ve been enjoying working out so much more. I used to begrudge lacing up the running shoes and heading out for a jog, but now I can’t stretch out my workouts purposely, to avoid seeing it end.

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Motherhood Moments

DECEMBER 27, 2022

The lessons from those transformations are shared and passed on to others so they can also use the worst adversities as a catalyst for profound change. Many of us dare not do such things. This drug is now my new motivation to build even more wealth in my life. You are in charge of your own destiny.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 31, 2012

It’s good to have something worthwhile to work for. The hard work is starting to pay off a little bit, too. Pick something that matters the most to you to work on, and then make that your focus for now. Use Positive Language. Use Positive Language. Finally, use positive l anguage. Break It Down.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 11, 2014

I work on that room until it’s how I like it, and then move on to another room. This also works when you are taking down holiday decorations. I start with my desk area, since that’s where I have to work and I work better with a clean desk area. Don’t expect to work miracles. Keep it Clutter-Free.

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Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

We live in metro Phoenix, in a 70s tract house that we’ve been gradually re-doing. For example, it took us about 3 years to pay off a combined $17,000 in credit card debt, but later we managed to pay off twice as much in 3 years on about the same income. Your money stays yours, so you can make it work for you.

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Debt Debt Free Pay Off Debt Financial Goals 236

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 3, 2016

So blare some fun music to get you motivated, because TODAY, we’re cleaning out the refrigerator and freezer. We are going to use the same steps that we used yesterday to clean and organize the pantry. You will need to work fast on this challenge so foods aren’t sitting on the counter too long.

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Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

APRIL 13, 2015

Fresh Flowers – There’s something about fresh flowers; the colors, the smell, the element of nature…whatever it is, fresh flowers are a great way to brighten your work space and your day. Lipstick – Whenever we’re feeling blah, lipstick does wonders. You’ll smile every time you look at them.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 2, 2014

If you’re determined to get in the reading habit again, you’ll find ways to get in at least 10 or 15 minutes of reading time every day. If you take your child to a sports practice, use the down time to read. All of us have little pockets of time where we can find a little time to read. Try these tips: 1.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 24, 2023

But here’s the point: The plan needs to provide the path for you to meet your financial goals, including helping to motivate you. That may involve going back to the basics of budgeting so that you’re living below your means or refinancing your debt so that you can work toward paying off your debt.

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Couponing 101

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

Family rituals are an easy way to work in more family time and strengthen your bonds. Use positive wording to remind children that they can do it, whether that’s doing their best on an upcoming test or being kind to their classmates. While pep talks from small children may not always be motivating, they can be very entertaining.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 4, 2012

In my mind, productive time also includes the time I spend cleaning the house, enjoying quality time with my son and/or husband, and even the time I spend relaxing or working on self-improvement. Now that you know what constitutes a productive use of your time, it’s time to track your time use.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 2, 2017

Their 2017 goal is to boost their savings rate and get their expenses down to $30,000 a year as they work towards financial independence. They’re still working on developing their goals for 2017. She and her husband also used a visual motivation chart posted on their refrigerator.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 22, 2014

The main research was conducted at Canada’s Queens University and has shown the effectiveness and usefulness of smaller busts of exercise for weight loss and general fitness. Gradually, as they increase their fitness and start to lose weight, their activity levels can increase, working on this solid base of micro exercises.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 3, 2011

Here are 10 simple strategies you can use to help you turn your resolutions into a reality. This can be really motivating and it will help you to make your goals specific and force you to commit to your resolutions. It helps keep you motivated and committed. Tracking your progress with each goal is a great way to stay motivated.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 29, 2014

I worked for a menial’s hire, Only to learn, dismayed, That any wage I had asked of Life, Life would have willingly paid.”. I’ve held myself back many times because of this and am working on allowing myself to forget my self-imposed restraints, to reach beyond my comfort zone and experience more, do more and be more.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 18, 2011

The truth of the matter is, we are more motivated to stick with a goal when we focus our minds on more meaningful sources of motivation- Enjoying exercise, eating healthy, saving money, and feeling good. When you enjoy what you’re doing, you will do it more often, allowing the change to happen more naturally.

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Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

APRIL 6, 2016

We all need motivation from time to time, especially when it comes to work. Whether you’re sitting in a cubical, your home office or a local coffee shop there are small steps you can take to make your space a more creative, happy place. Step 1: Invest in pretty supplies that you’ll be excited to use.

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Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 25, 2013

We''ve been working towards a goal of a cash Christmas since January and it''s not too late for you to join in. The goal for this monthly accountability meeting is to give updates on our progress, motivate one another, and help all of us save for a cash Christmas. Pick up extra hours at work. Pick up extra hours at work.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 11, 2019

We use Medi-Share for our healthcare and our Annual Household Portion is $10k. For the second year in a row, Medi-Share worked exactly how they told us it would when we signed up at the end of 2016. We’re mentally exhausted by the toll of the medical issues and the financial strain they caused. That’s it!

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Financial Goals Goals 2019 Health Insurance 100

Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

Jeff and I are complete opposites, but have made it work for our 13 years of marriage. We’re typical Canadians that spend most of our free time in the fall and winter months inside arenas. We’re typical Canadians that spend most of our free time in the fall and winter months inside arenas. What kind of debt was it?

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Family Balance Sheet

JULY 25, 2013

The goal for this monthly accountability meeting is to give updates on our progress, motivate one another, and help all of us save for a cash Christmas. Today is the seventh meeting, but you can join us at any time. If you are new, please read more about the Christmas Savings Club in the first post and join us.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 30, 2014

The proverbial saying ‘money doesn’t grow on trees’ is used by many a parent in denying some wished for item to their children. You have to stay healthy and motivated for many years to grow a money tree. Put the dividends and capital gains to work buying more shares. #117046655 / gettyimages.com. Keep saving.

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Family Balance Sheet

JULY 13, 2016

Drew works full time for Department of Defense. Farrah works part time for Department of Defense. We love church and missions work. It’s been busy with the babies and so much work/income that hobbies lately have been sleeping (if we can) and traveling. Then we re-took the class and never looked back.

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The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Today we’re meeting a reader who only found my blog a few months ago; I love that she already volunteered to do a Meet a Reader post. Tell us a little about yourself I’m Andrea, I’m in my 20s. I mostly work remotely which is very, very nice. Currently, my fiancé and I are working to pay off the house early.

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 19, 2014

Using Dave Ramsey’s 7 baby steps, we created our Debt Freedom Plan. Unfortunately they’re not cheap. We will use Dave Ramsey’s debt snowball method. | We estimate that this will take us 4 years. The payment that was going to our non-mortgage debt will now be used to build up our emergency funds.

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Saving Cents With Sense

SEPTEMBER 5, 2013

Search for recipes that can be used in the crock pot, family friendly, or that are budget friendly. Title it, “Weekly Meal Plans” to give you some motivation and new ideas. Some people have also created menu plans, keeping copies, and just re-using it once a month. This site uses affiliate links.

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