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Archive for June 2010

Pilates 01 Why I Love Pilates and 10 Reasons Why You Should Start Too

About 5 years ago, I decided to try Pilates. I had heard it was great for core strength, posture, and toning so figured it was worth checking out. Well, I can say confidently that I love pilates and that I wouldn't give it up for anything. Not only have I notice physical results, but I ...

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Categories : Get Healthy
tic 10 Summer Fun Activities For Your Kids

One more week until schools out and then the fun begins. At this point, most kids are crossing the days off on their calendar. All that is one their minds is having fun, fun, and more fun. Here is a list of 10 activities your kids can enjoy while on their break, and guess what, ...

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Categories : Go Frugal
money Slush Your Way Out of Being Over Budget

No matter how hard we try, we aren't always able to stay within budget. For one reason or another, one of our categories gets over spent. If it isn't groceries, it's entertainment, or something else we didn't account for. What though can you do to limit the stress when bill paying time comes at the ...

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Categories : Money Tips

Here are the Prairie Eco-Thrifter Picks for the week. There were so many great reads this week that it was a challenge to get them all listed. I know I missed a few and I'm sorry. I hope you enjoy them as much as I did.Choosing Between Higher Education, Loans, and Family- a great post ...

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Categories : P.E.P

Use Credit Cards with Caution

Thursday, June 24th, 2010
cards Use Credit Cards with Caution

Today's reality is that we have credit cards. Living life without one is not common practice. Credit cards can be beneficial abut they also can be dangerous and not just financially. Credit cards are one of the main ways identity theft occurs so keeping your credit cards safe is a must. Here are 5 tips ...

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Categories : Money Tips

Celebrate Good Times C’mon!!

Wednesday, June 23rd, 2010
fireworks Celebrate Good Times C’mon!!

Well today is a day where I will have a huge smile on my face. I have officially reached my 100th post. I know compared to some of you that sounds like peanuts but with being new to blogging, I feel quite proud of this milestone. It has not been easy getting into a posting ...

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Categories : Milestones

Rumor Has It Review

Wednesday, June 23rd, 2010
rumor has it(2) 150x150 Rumor Has It Review

Rumor Has It by Jill Mansell was the 6th book in my Book Challenge. The story is about Londoner Tilly Cole who walks into her home one day to discover her live-in boyfriend of many years has “done a runner.” Startled by just how heartbroken she doesn’t feel, Tilly gets away to visit her friend Erin in ...

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Categories : Book Challenge

Rumor Has It by Jill Mansell was the 6th book in my Book Challenge. The story is about Londoner Tilly Cole who walks into her home one day to discover her live-in boyfriend of many years has “done a runner.” Startled by just how heartbroken she doesn’t feel, Tilly gets away to visit her friend Erin in Roxborough, out in ...

Categories : Book Challenge

Thanks so much to Kevin at Financially Poor for including my post on why you want to be a loser. Check out the rest of the Yakezie round up for more great tips.

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Categories : Appearances In
produce 9 Ways To Increase Your Produce Consumption

One of the areas I like to help people out with here at Prairie Eco-Thrifter is living healthy. I try to share the tips that I have found help me eat well and be active without too much difficulty. Here are a few tricks I have found work well for getting my daily produce requirements. 1. ...

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Categories : Get Healthy