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Thrifty gardening Tips

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Poke weed, dandelion greens, chickweed (according to Eat the Weeds ), are all good salad additions. Poke weed, dandelion greens, chickweed (according to Eat the Weeds ), are all good salad additions. Tip # 2 – Improve your soil frugally. Use compost, make your own. Tip # 1 – Go thrifty on seeds and plants.

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The Christmas Tree – Artificial or Real?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

According to a New York Times article last December, there are a bunch of us that have artificial trees – me included. Living trees are grown through out Canada and North America as crops, providing green spaces near cities along with carbon eating capacity. Do you use artificial trees or live cut real ones?

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P.E.P. for the Week of February 14-18/11-Planning Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

This must be a hot topic lately because I have read numerous articles about it. We are co-hosting a bday party for a dear friend of mine this Saturday and we are in charge of all the food. Therefore the last couple days have been spent planning the menu and the groceries. Tomorrow we will start the cooking. We are also flood planning.

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10 Frugal Tips For Earth Day

Saving Cents With Sense

In honor of Earth Day, I wanted to share some ways that we can be frugal, yet also eco-friendly. 10 Frugal Tips for Earth Day. Hopefully these tips can help you not only help the environment, but also help you save your cash, which is always welcomed! But there are other ways to recycle products, too. Make your own. Buy in season.

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P.E.P. for the Week of February 7-11/11- Valentine’s Kiss Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Put an ice cube in your mount until your mouth becomes cold. Remover the cube and plant a big kiss on your partner. It is sure to send a thrilling chill. Electric shock kiss : Shuffle your feet furiously on carpet until they become quite warm. When you both have an electric charge, lean over and slowly aim for each other’s lips.

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