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SouthEast of 33: April 2016
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Building a family home on the prairies. Friday, 29 April 2016. Weekly Column: Save the Environment, Save Money, too! Then why not make the same effort to trim your budget? Have you considered how much money you spend on things that you use once and throw away? Is there an alternative to this wasteful practice? For instance, have you got worn out t-shirts or towels that can be made into rags and reused rather than buying disposable wipes? To take advantage of the heat. Get in the Habit. Because we don't e...
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SouthEast of 33: Weekly Column: Enjoy a Christmas Potluck
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Building a family home on the prairies. Monday, 2 January 2017. Weekly Column: Enjoy a Christmas Potluck. I am so over Christmas that I actually hate to post yet another Christmas-related column. However, thinking of the cost of food is something that we should be doing year round. I hope 2017 is off to a great start! Enjoy a Christmas potluck. Ah, the season of over-indulgence! Perhaps you can still host or attend these events but, by adjusting your expectations, make them more affordable for all involv...
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SouthEast of 33: July 2016
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Building a family home on the prairies. Wednesday, 27 July 2016. Weekly Column: Does the Internet Cost You Money? Does the Internet make you spend more? The Internet has become a part of everyday life—it has streamlined the sending and receiving of information and enabled people to conduct most of their business without ever leaving their home or office. While that may be convenient and, in many ways, save us time and money, we are also becoming conditioned to want what we want right now. More and more, ...
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SouthEast of 33: March 2016
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Building a family home on the prairies. Saturday, 26 March 2016. Having Fun on a Budget. Another weekly column :). If you are earning less than usual, or trying to save, you might wonder how a family can have fun without overspending. Here are some fun suggestions for a tightened budget:. Ladies, organize a clothing swap where friends bring some gently used clothing to trade. Not the same size? Couples, do you have trusted couple-friends that would like to do a baby-sitting trade? Put out a call on socia...
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SouthEast of 33: Weekly Column: Live a Simple Life
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Building a family home on the prairies. Friday, 30 December 2016. Weekly Column: Live a Simple Life. Once again, these columns get posted here a few weeks behind their publication in the local paper. I hope everyone reading has enjoyed a wonderful holiday and has a safe New Year! Live a simple life. Parents, think back on your childhood and recall: was there a most treasured gift that you remember being truly excited about? Why do you think it stands out in your memory? Comparing apples to oranges. You d...
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SouthEast of 33: 2017: Bring It!
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Building a family home on the prairies. Wednesday, 28 December 2016. As usual, I have no wise words about the turning of the page into a new year. Nor any beautiful photos or inspiring message about Christmas. The season of giving. I fear we spend our time and money giving to people that don't need anything, and neglect those right under our noses who need so much. WILL return to my own writing as a priority. It is important to me to encourage and help this friend but I also realize that if I don't p...
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SouthEast of 33: January 2017
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Building a family home on the prairies. Sunday, 29 January 2017. On Getting Older, Frugally. There's just a whole lot of gray in my hair these days. On top of that, the lines under my eyes don't smooth out, no matter what concoction of filler or revitalizer or primer I use. The line that I noticed crossing my forehead in my twenties has deepened and invited a couple of friends to hang out there full time. Not to mention whiskers. Does this mustache make my nose look big? But I could do my best to save.
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SouthEast of 33: September 2016
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Building a family home on the prairies. Wednesday, 28 September 2016. Weekly Column: New School Year, New Spending Plan. Obviously, there's been a delay between my writing this for the local paper and my actually posting it here! New school year, new spending plan. Do you know exactly how much income your family has available every month? Do you know, within a few dollars, how much of that will be spent? Find a template that works for you and get started. Budget vs spending plan. Easier said than done.
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SouthEast of 33: Weekly Column: Have a Reason Why
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Building a family home on the prairies. Saturday, 7 January 2017. Weekly Column: Have a Reason Why. I am indebted to bloggy friend Frugal Desperado. For the original post that sparked the idea for this column. Moreover, I'm always indebted to my favorite bloggers that take time to write about their frugal adventures and also to all those that comment here. Thank you for reading and commenting! Have a reason why. Or so that you will not have to feel worried and stressed as more bills pile up? For this lat...