Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 17, 2011

Are we on our way to an actual depression (as opposed to the Great Recession)? It’s Time to Re-Stock for Emergencies. I will re-stock the pantry and re-fill the water jugs we keep. Using the older generation’s (ye gods how did that get to be me!?) In the end, I will do a bit of both.

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Recession Economical Grandchildren Kids and Family 176

freestuff.tv

JUNE 3, 2011

If these weren’t around, people wouldn’t be enticed to spend their money which would throw the economy into deeper mire and recession. These are particularly useful if you’re looking to purchase the right gift for the friend or relative.

Economy 109

Economy Recession Re-use Restaurant 109

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 30, 2013

We individual investors have all become market skittish since the recent huge recession and economic downturn. In 2010 and 2011 I did get a lot of it re-invested, even though it was rising the whole time. My situation calls for getting re-invested in the market. So, who do you believe? No one knows.

Economy 187

Economy Money Recession Real Estate 187

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 17, 2012

Since the 2008 recession, many people have rediscovered the savings, joys and health benefits of locally grown food – whether you have a backyard garden, participate in a community garden or shop at the local farmer’s market. Others have re-learned canning skills our grandmother’s used. What is a root cellar?

Advantage 210

Advantage Home and Garden Canning Gardening 210

Couponing 101

OCTOBER 22, 2019

Whether it’s teaching them multiplication tables or helping them extract gum from their hair after a particularly rough recess, teachers are some of the most influential people in a child’s life. If you’re a teacher, what’s the best gift you’ve ever received? Let us know in the comments section below!

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2019 Holiday Gifts Gift Cards 49

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 4, 2011

With the advent of the Great Recession, today’s populations are re-learning frugality and expense reduction. We were so poor that we re-used coffee grounds to make more coffee! We used free TV for most of our married life (we do now splurge on satellite TV!). This post was written by Marie. .

Home and Garden 198

Home and Garden Cars Car Re-use 198

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 15, 2012

I know that, technically, we’re supposed to store wheat. However, right now we don’t grind down wheat to use in our regular meals. If you have a garden, much of your produce can be bottled or frozen and used in your food storage scheme. Then, make a list of what you want to include.

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Storage Building Home Bank 229