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How to Go Green Witout Going Broke

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

That way you keep both the glass and plastic bottles out of the landfill and you reduce the environmental impact of transporting water from draught-ridden areas. When you do shop, make sure you use a list and that you only buy what you need that will not only save you money, it will also help the environment.

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15 Ways to Make a Positive Environmental Impact

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Use fabric bags. Use bags that are made of cotton and are durable and washable. Use reusable water bottles. Use natural detergents and cleaners. They work really well in cold water and get your clothes just as clean. We make our own using a few simple ingredients of washing soda , soap flakes, and borax.

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Bee Stung Butts, Freeze Dried Diapers and Other Hilarious Happenings of Poverty

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

That was true for me as well, but I also think that poverty is a very relative concept. Today a poor person in America probably has access to electricity, telephones, food, indoor plumbing, central heat and public transportation. They used the berries to make a purple die and painted their own and each others bodies with it!

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6 Steps to Creating a Budget You Can Stick To

For the Mommas

Couponing is a great start (you do use coupons, right?) Transportation- car note, car insurance, maintenance, gas, etc. For example, your electric bill may be higher in periods of more extreme weather if you use your air conditioner and heat to offset the temperature outside. Telephone/cell phone.

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