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How to Be an Organized Blogger

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Being a freelance blogger is all about being organized and using your time wisely. There’s mindless television on at all hours, and then the regular events at home can get in the way. Everyone works differently; I used to be a night owl but now I’m a relatively early riser. I like to have things planned out.

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The Dark Side of Social Media

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I love using social media, especially Facebook and Pinterest. Social Media Is Useful. I also need to use Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest to publicize my own blog and the articles I write for other people. I get that social media is a great way for us to connect with others. I want to limit that to the schedule I set up.

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I Am Rich Becauseā€¦.

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Individual mobile phones that can also take pictures, look up information, tell time, perform calculations and much more are undreamt of tools that can help us save lives, save money and stay in touch. We have access to world wide movies, news, shopping, and other entertainment via satellite or cable television. Indoor plumbing.

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3 Important Lessons in Living Frugally, But Not Too Frugally

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I spent a lot of time scouring the newspapers and seldom yielded any coupons that I could use. Coupons might be a great tool for your family, but you may have other well-intentioned time drains that aren’t really saving you money. For me, the process just isn’t cost-effective. Don’t go the dishonest route to save.

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"Potential Accomplishments" and The Natural Magic of List-Making: Creating a Master~List

Frugal Luxuries

I ' ve found that lists are an invaluable tool for staying focused. My memory is on overload most of the time so I especially love the idea of a Master List of Potential Accomplishments and have long used this tactic to unburden myself mentally. In fact, the only thing I really leave to memory is where I put my lists ! the carpet.

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Season of Sharing Holiday Gift Guide and Giveaway ā€“ Day 2 ā€“ Young Kids

Nicoles Nickels

Award-winning childrenā€™s recording artist and preschool television favorite Laurie Berknerā€™s first-ever lullaby album, Laurie Berkner Lullabies, features traditional lullabies (ā€œHush Little Baby,ā€ ā€œLittle Boy Blueā€) as well as brand new songs to lull little ones to sleep (ā€œFireflies,ā€ ā€œAll the Planetsā€). Tiggly iPad learning apps.

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