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Sharing Goods to Reduce Consumption and Cut Waste

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Everywhere you look, television, billboards, the Internet, magazines, newspapers and radios try to tell us what we need to buy and consume in order to be happy. A magazine swap cuts paper waste and saves money. Modern society comes with a lot of “I need it’s”, doesn’t it? Happiness sell! Start Sharing.

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7 Ways to Go Green for Under $7.00

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Already swapped out paper towels for cloth rags? Put Electronics on a Power Strip – Your cable box, stereo, television, microwave, and cellphone charger are constantly drawing energy from the wall whether you are using them or not. Related posts: 5 Ways to Go Green and Save Money at the Same Time.

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How to Drastically Reduce the Amount of Money You Spend Each Month

For the Mommas

No matter how much money we’re bringing in, just about all of us feel as if we could stand to cut down on our spending and put a little bit more money into our rainy day fund. Saving money doesn’t mean that you have to drastically change the way that you live your everyday life. Start Logging Your Purchases.

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