Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 8, 2014

With the rash of data breaches at some of the major retailers in the past years, consumers are becoming more wary of flashing their debit and credit cards at brick and mortar stores when they could be using cash. In 2008-2009 when we had the credit crunch and recession, there was at least one day when stores were not accepting credit.

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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. Some folks have added freezers or second refrigerators to store the excess.

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Advantage Home and Garden Canning Gardening 210

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 15, 2012

These are areas where we store our food items. I know that, technically, we’re supposed to store wheat. Instead, we store things that we would actually eat if we had to. Be ready for emergencies, physical and financial, by having your own store of food. Then, make a list of what you want to include.

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